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Re: Effect of increased torque at rear wheels... (archive)
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Posted by Mike S. on March 19, 2001 at 17:02:07:

In Reply to: Effect of increased torque at rear wheels... posted by Greg K on March 12, 2001 at 11:58:28:

This is a good one, a lower (higher ratio) gear will actually be more gentle on components upstream of the differential such as the trans but harder on the axles etc,. Try to visualize a theoretical ratio of a hundred to one, the driveshaft could almost spin freely while the axles would be compelled to turn whether they want to or not.

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