Dakar 2017

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Some of the local ladies had to show them how to un-make the beast with two backs it.

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Still can't find a definitive answer. Possibly (?) a supplemental wheel balancer. 

Protection?

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Protection?

That's what I was thinking, so if they rub that beast up against a rock or another beast it won't fuxxor the wheel studs or rim bolts.

Seemed odd that the spares didn't already have them attached.

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That makes sense. make the beast with two backs it I'm gonna email one of the teams. 

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Still searching.

"Behind the cab, the metal bodywork of the truck is merely for appearance, as weight saving is key. Two huge fuel cells hold a combined 237 gallons and sit low in the center of the chassis to feed the 17.2L engine. At the rear of the truck, two huge 50-inch-tall Michelin XZL tires and 20-inch three-piece beadlock wheels are used as spares and provide ballast to offset the cab."

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Specs on the new Kamaz.

http://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/kamaz-reveals-new-cab-truck-to-conquer-the-rally-dakar-2017-743073/

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