4 wheels aint enough

[DieselWolf]

I saw a post on the possible return of the ram-charger and it got me thinking "that's such a short wheel base i bet i could slide a second axle on the back". Mopar, or RAM in general, i think should consider a third axle on the ram charger or at least make it an option for custom buying, main reason being it would help with off road traveling and control. additionally the longer bed would help with transporting larger fragile goods that cant get wet, or maybe for someone who wants to use it as a mobile mechanic shop and wants to protect the tools from the harsh weather, or for simple camping, all without the hassle of hitching up a trailer. it may seem expensive as well so why not just keep it to the classic 1500 single cab model and slap on a long box for it with that second rear axle. it would come in handy with all sorts of potential uses from off road expeditions to simple transportation and hauling of lumber while still being short enough to be able to go anywhere it needs to. and i might be over my head since this isn't even in production let alone on the road, but this is just something that i came up with that would seem useful in my eyes.

 

[JeepBen]

The problem with tandum rear axles is tire scrub. The pivot point when turning is between the axles meaning tires on the first axle have to scrub across the pavement in one direction while the tires on the second axles scrub across the pavement in the opposite direction. The feel of this would probably be a negative to most consumers, as would the increased tire wear from the scrubbing. Also, unless the tandum version was designed and built as a higher class truck the added weight of the second axle would reduce cargo and tow rating rather than increase it. You would have a cool looking pickup that costs a whole lot more but not much benefit in capability.

 

[DieselWolf]

hmmm *thiiiiiiiinking*
so then what if the second or third axle had a steering system? in thought i think it would have to be the third axle for steering; if it were the second axle, the turning radius would have to be extended and it would reduce mobility. but hell i might as well make both rear axles steer
As for the axle weight, it will be recomended to be using 2500 tandems equiped with air bags to use a leveling system for compensating any type of cargo or modifications and keeping it level at the same time.
Yes i know its build on a 1500 body, but if i were using the 2500 body it would be to big in general already as the 2500 now a-days is built for much bigger loads to handle. The size of the 1500 ram-charger 6x6 should be under the length of a 2500 mega cab with a 6'4 bed, or no longer than 3 feet of that, but i highly doubt as the bed would be around 8-11 feet long, making it just around the size of a 2500 mega cab when putting it in perspective
Anything else i should take into consideration? please i ask for any advice

 

[scatpack_69]

No one would buy such a horrible contraption. Period.