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Old 05-04-08, 08:57 PM   #7
OpTimuS
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Originally Posted by alkaline747trio View Post
"Pin" the ring gear - can't find the thread, it was on here or pirate4x4, but what you do is support the ring gear where it meshes with the pinion, then there can't be deflection reducing the chances of breakage.

80 series birfs are larger than mini/40/60....and Bobby Long makes upgraded 80's birfs. If you're already doing a diamond housing, get them to put FJ80 knuckles on it....
The only reason I am going to be keeping the mini/40/60 knuckles is so that I can run TG 6-shooters. There would be no benefit to run 80 knuckles/swivels/birfs due to the reduced strength of the setup. Also the stub axles on the 80's are prone to shearing off just behind the outer taper bearings.

'Pinning the ring gear' however sounds pretty difficult.


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Thanks friend but I'm not calculating anything. Im just going on the "if I can get it to fit" calculator

You don't need adaptor plates. That's what gaffer tape was invented for.
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