Differentials = Balls (are gear diff gone forever?)

[nickhudson]

Originally Posted by stox217

how did it go?

really well - the diff was a little tight to start off with but freed up after a couple of rounds. no slipping or skipping of teeth and it held up to a 7.5 brushless and hamfisted driving all day. will be running it at the mid-west regional this weekend to give it a real test. so far, so good....and no maintenance (so far)

[flipside]

In 2WD offroad, why would you want a tighter diff? I always adjust my balldiff as loose as possible. So with a gear diff, wouldn't it be really good to use thin oil so the diff is super free?

Just wondering.

[super__dan]

If it's super loose you risk diffing out or even it slipping. I agree you don't want it super tight but I never risk a loose diff.

[flipside]

Hi Dan!

But in the discussion of gear diffs, you can make that super loose without the risk of it slipping, so wouldn't that be a huge advantage over balldiffs?

What does 'diffing out' mean?

Gonna get myself a geardiff +parts from the sc10 to test it :-)

bye!

[elvo]

Originally Posted by flipside

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What does 'diffing out' mean?

Having one wheel in the air, all pizza cutter-like, and not moving much.

[super__dan]

If it's too loose then the unloaded wheel will get the drive and you won't be going forward that much