Chainlink extreme 4x4

Cams hydraulic Chain-drive 4x4, about 7 feet of up OR down motion on each tire: specs below Engine is a fuel injected Ford 5.0 V8 out of a '93 cobra mustang, c4 transmission out of an early bronco. 9" w/ 5.38 gears and ARB air locker mounted in the center (below driver) running chain gears on the ends where the swing arms pivot. Swing arms are hydraulically controlled individually or together, and there is coil spring and shock suspension as well. large chains running inside the swing arms turn hummer gear reduction (2:1) hubs at each wheel. tires are 39.5". The steering is linked through the swing arms as well and the steering box is mounted just infront of the axle below the driver. body construction is steel tubing (mostly DOM) and the total weight is 5900 LB..

[@M.Godfrey]

Whoever made this, incredible engineering.

[@DieselRamcharger]

his name is Cam

[@MJD016]

"How's that for articulation?" What a machine!

[@jheetman]

the time and dedication, not to mention money that this guy poured into this machine...wow. glad to see him enjoying the fruits of his labour.

[@wannabe4x4]

Now thats a fully independent suspension

[@scrambler350]

The best thing about this build is the ice-chest placement.

[@Corvax77]

It looks like the car is specially designed for driving on russian roads.

[@BenDrinkin1]

Сергей Кузнецов it started life as a lada

[@andrew1898]

That thing was made for running from Tie fighters thru a narrow pass

[@og420kushgod2]

Im watching this 13 years later wow impressive

[@MarchelloGoBro1]

Интересный видос. Есть куда стремиться. Мы в августе взошли на Эльбрус. А товарищей наших с вертушкой эвакуировали. Это был полный *****))

[@tkb01029]

Better be reliable. You'd be totally screwed if you break down out back unless you have a buddy with a Sikorsky S64.

[@ellisberry8747]

It’s not like it’s gonna be gone when you get back

[@benschway1843]

i think the warthog from halo must use chainlink - have a look

[@zombiemachine9584]

Holy genius, batman! Dudes, you win. Totally in awe. Gotta go build one of these...

[@aheidstra]

Hydrostatic 4x4s are banned in competition, however, this isn't a hydrostat. Even though it's got hydraulics up the ying yang, its still a conventionally driven vehicle. You could compete in professional events like W.E.ROC and take home a trophy easily. This machine is awesome, I've never seen such ingenuity. Hats off man, you've created and amazing monster.

[@sammythesnake1986]

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!

[@MrJayArt]

It's too easy with that thing, it's no fun without a challenge

[@Cosmeuh]

niktamair c nulleu lol #SaucisseDePorc

[@RIGGARD]

used to live down the street from this dude, and went to school with his son. hes so cool (and nice)

[@tomszym]

This IS REAL independent suspension - I have never seen that before , respect for person who build this

[@jpayte]

That is freakin' badass. The articulation is stupid insane! Kudos to whomever engineered that one.

[@JustJoshinY]

Somebody freaking give this guy an award! Kick-ass!

[@dh86able]

What you meant to say was "Damn" that's the most capable trail rig I've ever seen in my life.. Holy shit man great job!!!!!

[@SwimFlySwim]

I love that you get 7 feet of articulation, but it still crashes off the trailer! too funny...and amazing rig!

[@sgpsimonb]

Your truck is off the scale - love it.

[@GastricPatrick]

that is probably one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

[@strangerover]

Amazing bit of kit ! Thats what I call out side the box thinking! Nice touch having the canteliver springs on the suspension to always allow flex ! more videos please !!

[@Lorduss1]

Wow, nasa needs someone to build some rovers, i think you need to join there team. Awesome, im truly impressed at how you can have one tire 6 feet over the other, have full contact to ground and a even frame. Awesome concept.

[@DermalDeviations]

his is exactly what I have had floating in my head for a decade! Except my idea has hydro-statically powered wheels too.

[@BRUSHCOMMANDO]

This is an engineering masterpiece!!

[@kylewest100]

wow this is by far the best atv i have ever seen its insane to be honest now i want to build one lol

[@helipassion]

...and the cab stays level so you won't spill your drink! Awesome! Build another one!

[@DJJ13]

dude... its a tractor...crawler....jeep....truck.... thing. but seriously, really nice dude. love it!

[@zzaaak]

Now this is a 4x4 that can go just about anywhere!!!

[@TattooedHoodlum]

That's some damn fine engineering and fabrication.

[@ojaiktm]

It is brilliant--well done. Backyard engineering at its finest!

[@jcepler]

Amazing!! Truly original design, my hat's off to you!! Thanks for sharing your creativity with the rest of us.

[@modernblacksmith]

that's nuts! from one fabricator to another "good job sir I am impressed"

[@mycobrars]

The baddest 4x4 on the planet!!

[@FordxFour]

Are you serious!!!! That is unbelievable! Incredible work. So much for four link suspension I need what your having!

[@VERTICALattraction]

I see a lot of sick rigs, but this has got to be the sickest!

[@rodleblanc1627]

Transformers - SICK!!! Love the truck/machine!!!

[@moreton2256]

amazing, ive seen so many radical builds but this is light years past any four link long arm you can think of. awesome innovation guys. AAA+++

[@ApexKnives]

He's definitely wining the RTI ramp challenge!

[@porkpig350]

@cbremer83 I learned to drive off road back in 76..and currently own an off road shop..sorry about the confusion but I witnesse so many great ideas and cars ruined in their second model by focus groups that kept asking for trucks to be carlike or cars to be trucklike..and still thanks for shaking me out of my utter ignorance with your so rich and wisdomful comment...walker evans and shannon campbell combined with ken block are nothing compared to your limitless fountain of knowledge and skill

[@silvioatutube]

The two guys in the background: "-What's that thing doing? -Whatever it wants!" So true!!!

[@2bornottoby]

thats awesome, u've revolutionised off-roading!

[@craigcarpenter2069]

Absolutely insane!! I used to build, install, and rebuild industrial hydraulic systems. The system on this is intense. I'd love to look at it up close.

[@MrMesluk]

If one was to put a set of trax on it, That could get to mast areas where only the chosen few could get at. Really crafty engineering, hat's off.

[@bubbakushingtonIII]

What a killer machine this thing should've got all types of offroad press.

[@crisprapper]

I'm pretty amazed at the engineering gone into this, hugely impressive vehicle.

[@jimbojims]

holy hell, that was impressive!!! thinking outside the box there guys! very nice

[@Torqu3d]

That makes the list of one of the craziest driving rigs I've seen

[@coolboarder12389]

Absolutely awesome man, crazy design. Looks and sounds fun as all hell. Kudos

[@TheAngryHusky]

That is just ridiculous! A++ for originality!

[@RiskyJackel]

The engineering is f'n amazing! I think the suspension works like 2 crotch rockets built beside each other

[@mujasi]

One of the best engineered machines ever!!

[@OHVTrails1]

I just saw this guy and his machine on the show "Mad Scientists." They removed the spare tire, turned it 90 degrees and mounted it in-line with the other wheels so it acts as a wheelie bar. They get into the details of the drive system a little bit. Awesome machine, but it kinda takes the fun out of 4-wheeling in my opinion.

[@NitroXL420]

That right there my friends. Should win Engineer of the year (s)

[@NoNORADon911]

4475 thumbs up & 162 thumbs down? wtf would you give this a thumbs down!? Awesome video,thanks! Amazing stuff!

[@nipzilla]

WOW! WOW! WOW! major prop from California to you guys! NASA? are you guys watching this? your Rover is stuck on Mars in a sand dune. please call these guys asap and stop wasting my tax dollars. AWESOME piece of work guys!

[@urdadisuruncle]

I want one !!! thats one of the best 4Xs EVER

[@daydreamer2013]

The army needs something like this.

[@gprefect]

you guys made a monster, well done

[@SGMKnight]

Love the cooler, great accessory!

[@silasitmf]

I thought it would be stupid too, but that turned out to be very creative and bad ass. Smart fella that designed it. I'd like to see into the drive system.

[@steve123261]

coolest thing i've ever seen. thanks for sharing

[@catfisher10100]

that whole chassi and suspension design is fucking amazing nice work 5*

[@13JimmA]

i think it is an awesome approach to the future of offroad....i have thought of this suspension concept before, and he pulled it off great! it doesnt make it easier and less interesting, it gives you a bigger platform to leap off of!

[@MY68RIV]

It's moon rover meets rock crawler meets monster truck meets WTF!... Great concept. Keep improving on it.... we'll be reading about you in Forbes in no time.

[@JeepSolid]

very cool! I love getting off road!!

[@Xxxnightfly]

awesome suspension, the best offroad ever

[@RJcur]

Wow, sweet build!!

[@Pellastar1]

Absolutely amazing! have never seen something like that in my life.

[@bigbird189]

I usually don't respond to videos, but damn, I am super impressed. Now thats being different! BIG kuddos for you!!!

[@kromo770]

Now THAT is a proper off road vehicle.

[@mustangtoby2001]

That is insane, want to see more!

[@TuckCopper]

Incredible.Sound is also nice.Something like a Transformers.

[@fanticpower]

what a machine incredible bit of kit, wicked

[@TheHogan883]

It's an engineering marvel. It's a masterpiece.

[@1anmonty1]

EPIC! I love the dude in the driver seat "hows that for articulation?" lol

[@jdoggydog567]

awesome guiness idea of course if its the first prototype of course theres always some kinks to work out but its an extremely good start :) keep up the good work guys

[@93jeepTimma]

THE BEST 4X4 VID IN A WHILE BAD ASS!!!

[@lupischuckle]

That things is a BEAST! Awesome dude, awesome.

[@Toofastkidd]

This thing is amazing!! If I hadnt of seen it, I wouldnt have believed it.

[@gravytrainoutdoors]

Hell ya! Thats what I needed when I rolled my truck! Check out the aftermath of my truck and the amazingly quick way I removed the cab!

[@donovan123123]

Thats one of the coolest things I've ever seen.. AWSOME

[@johnnyzamo1]

Great engineering, one hell of a rig

[@Laeadern]

Beastly machine man, amazing job.

[@sduck1919]

This machine is MAJOR awesome. I want one!!!

[@samsam987290]

wow...that has to be the best rig i have seen on youtube....keep it up...:)

[@ryan.vision]

I was starting to be pretty proud of my flex, then I see this video haha amazing!!

[@Get.better]

that is INSANE engineering!

[@gpanzerni]

Brutal, absolutaly amazing. Congratulations

[@klowranc]

wow, awesome contraption!

[@phill903]

Totally awesome 4x4 !!

[@saabrichani]

ESTE ES EL MEJOR DE LOS 4 X4 QUE HE VISTO ..... EXELENTE SISTEMA HIDRAULICO QUE USA PARA LOS QUIEBRES DE TAL MACNITUD

[@randomeddy]

Amazing piece of engineeering,awesome.

[@VERTICALattraction]

This thing is a beast. I love it!

[@MrThewheels]

I cant imagine the hours in this build. Wow well done..

[@moosher13]

OMG its a UDO Unidentified Driving Object! Man does not have that technology! P.S. awsome rig awsome vid... I want one

[@EddyLancerHands]

That, good sir, is a batshit ridiculous work of fuckin' ART. I love it, five stars.

[@MrPenobe]

That's totally amazing you should think of making a Contract with the Army.

[@zuno555]

ingenious, how does anyone even think of creating a beast like that??? well engineered, bet a lot of trial and error went into it.