Presenting my latest MOC - Rock Crawler with paired jack mechanism and heavily geared down 2-speed gearbox - allowing the thing to go almost anywhere and get out of stuck positions.
Features:
2 PF L paired (21:1 fast gear, 42:1 slow gear);
1 PF L + big linear actuator for steering (front only);
1 PF M winch (geared down 8:1);
1 PF M paired jack mechanism;
1 PF M small actuator gearbox switch;
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The jack mechanism is fixed tight on the chassis closer to the rear axle and is very flexible and helpful in use. The concept definitely considered successful.