Originally Posted by
Mike
Sounds like a fun project. I think the only two things I would add as an alternative to consider would be about the tires and tub. Since you have to buy so many tires anyway, I would consider buying larger tires. With a Max IV, you can easily fit 26" tires and that difference in diameter will make a world of difference in the terrain you can overcome. For the tub, I would consider staying away from using bedliner for two reasons: You want the tub to slide over terrain and the bedliner would cause some unwanted friction. Second, HDPE is tough to adhere to long-term. While bedliner willl probably hold up better than paint, it still may peel off over time. I'm guessing that you were going to use bedlinder because your tub is busted up. If you need to repair the tub, you can plastic weld the it back together or epoxy it together. Then, use a heat gun to bring out the color again.
Just talking out loud for some potential alternatives while you're at this stage in the build. Either way, it should be a cool 6x6 when you are done. Keep us posted on your progress.