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  1. May 9, 2019, 10:13 AM #1
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    I can't imagine those conversions could be really practical, since the bulk of the total weight is on the rear tires and the Mini is front wheel driven!
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    I can't imagine those conversions could be really practical, since the bulk of the total weight is on the rear tires and the Mini is front wheel driven!
    yep but you could always ditch the drive train for a rear tandem drive set up
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    Yes that would work, but think of the work and engineering involved, better to just use a larger truck from the git go!
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