No, I think what I said was a smart-assed comment, off the cuff remark, just like the ones I make on a regular basis. Truth be told, I doubt the whole deal would cost more than around 4k, axle and gears included.

No, I won't design one myself, 'cause 1)I don't have a PE, and 2)I wouldn't be able to come up with anything better, or for any better price, and 3)I design airports, not mechanical parts. Maybe you didn't know, but there's lots of different engineers, other than just mechanical engineers. But we all have the same classes in statics & dynamics, to do moment calculations.

And finally, what, you don't play on the rocks? I guess you're a pavement pounder afterall. You're right, I'm wasting my time w/ a discussion w/ you. I actually thought you might be someone who would put a lift on a truck to go offroading with. Shit, man, don't you know you don't need a SAS to go to the grocery store?