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For automotive power designs I have always thought these guys did a pretty good job. At least good for ideas. I don't know why they don't just suspend the whole rearend. http://www.sandrocket.com/
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For that matter Either in the front end of a mini TT truck or setting it in the back end of a buggy for pure sand I have always thought a good front drive motor and tranny flipped sideways with the diff locked and run a driveshaft out to a IRS rearend. Your typical front drive motor if turned to the left (as in turning a left corner in its orientation in comparison to how it sits in the car normally) then has a spinning shaft that rotates the proper way to spin a common read IRS or staight axle. All you would need to do is have a driveshaft fitted. Quite cheap compared to many things one could do. No shifting (if auto if thats your pref) and if you use good parts you know they are tough. This is what I would call the most cost effective and light weight. Maybe not as pretty as a Medeola but hey I would prefer this over spending that kinda dough on a tranny I have seen still have issues at times. The gear reduction in the IRS or rear axle would allow you to run bigger tires than the Front drive car could and I see this as a plus as many things I see home-made seem undertired to me and spin to much.
Me and my dad are about to start our builds like this in a couple months. Were using a Small block chevy with a 700R4 and a 12 bolt or a ford 9" rear end, were going to be buillding 2 of them. Ive been looking at this for insperation,