An interesting read on gears

[Kraqa]

check it out

Gear strength

http://zukaz.tripod.com/410suck.htm

[doyll]

Thanks for posting this. Good reading..

[Troy]

"One of the biggest killers of ring/pinions in general is ring deflections. As the ring deflects away from the pinion (due to higher torque loads or loose bearings), the contact point dynamically moves to the outside edge of the ring's tooth and then BAM...one less ring tooth."

This is exactly what the truehi9 thrust block helps against. While talking with the owner of the place, he said that he's seen two distinct wear patterns on vehicle's gears in those that get on the gas and off frequently and even moreso in those that get airborne. This is due to the load and unload scenario cause deflection of the ring gear. Pretty neat stuff.

[luvthejeep]

i like his site, good info, but i saw he did a few d44 r&p without a spreader tool? can you do that and still get good setup?

[norton]

i had to read it twice to fully understand that shit. but glad i did