Daily Driver, Go Where I Want To Build

[D M]

When’s the last time you heard of a ring gear cracking in half?

I havent personally, I just figured if its stronger and worth the upgrade, why not go for it while its out

 

[mrblaine]

I was aware that thick cuts were stronger, and replaced the carrier so I thought it was easier for the installer

Thick and thin gears are the same strength since what breaks isn't where the thickness is added.

 

[jjvw]

I havent personally, I just figured if its stronger and worth the upgrade, why not go for it while its out

If it costs more, then I think it would be a waste of money. If all things being equal, then there is probably no harm done.

Somewhere in my research, I recall reading that thick cut gears can have balancing issues. This could also easily be a myth, since I don't recall ever seeing any actual accounts of an unbalanced thick ring gear. Both of mine seem to be fine.

 

[toximus]

Thick and thin gears are the same strength since what breaks isn't where the thickness is added.

Couldn't thick cut help with deflection causing the teeth jump?

 

[jjvw]

Couldn't thick cut help with deflection causing the teeth jump?

That's a lot of deflection!

 

[mrblaine]

Couldn't thick cut help with deflection causing the teeth jump?

Not really since the standard thickness is more than ample to deal with any deflection whatsoever.

 

[jjvw]

Not really since the standard thickness is more than ample to deal with any deflection whatsoever.

I would imagine that getting sufficient preload on the carrier would be more important in preventing deflection.

 

[mrblaine]

I would imagine that getting sufficient preload on the carrier would be more important in preventing deflection.

It is all tied together. No amount of preload can compensate for a weak center section. Strong centers won't fix small bearings. It is a system, all has to work together.

 

[strumble8]

I have the bracket, idler pulley and belt from that kit. The rest is cobbled together.

@strumble8 has the full kit and might have some thoughts on it.

The oro kit is a good basic set up. I added a few things and got rid of a few things. It worked well for me mainly because I live a long ways from any salvage yards. If there was something nearby were I could source the york and proper pulley, and just purchase the bracket I probably would have done that.

 

[jjvw]

Alert!

Tomorrow Oct 16 2020 Spring Creek Red Cone and others
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/tomorrow-oct-16-2020-spring-creek-red-cone-and-others.41899/

 

[tworley]

Spring Creek earlier this morning

 

[rasband]

Spring Creek earlier this morning

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Doesn't look like he's missing those patagonias!

 

[tworley]

Not to keep ragging on the Patagonias but there was traction there today that wasn't last time

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

Looks so much better on those shoes....works better too!

 

[hosejockey61]

I smell clutch....

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

I smell clutch....

Clutch has to go before the automatic swap is allowed

 

[hosejockey61]

Clutch has to go before the automatic swap is allowed

I told him it's a good time to get it done now!

 

[jjvw]

Doesn't look like he's missing those patagonias!

Can you post your video of me hopping with the Patagonias? Yours too with your BFG All terrains. There is a stark contrast and proof that tires matter a lot. And that Patagonias are absolute garbage!

 

[jjvw]

I smell clutch....

Most likely the throw out bearing. I bought a clutch in Fairplay and am at Shawn's starting the replacement.

 

[rasband]

Can you post your video of me hopping with the Patagonias? Yours too with your BFG All terrains. There is a stark contrast and proof that tires matter a lot. And that Patagonias are absolute garbage!

This should be just before you’re dancing to the beat: