Socket

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It doesn't matter.

Matt Trimmings

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I cant wait to login in the morning and see 5 people tell you that your wrong when you are absolutely correct.

Cautrell05

iTrader: (8)

If the thrust bearing is working properly, it will make no difference.

spammy

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I was running a gear diff and do you think it will hurt anything in the tranny.do you think it could ba a bearing or or could it be a spur

JFuel11

iTrader: (152)

I run mine to the back, found it never comes loose...

JK... It really doesn't matter.

Wildcat1971

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so you are running a gear diff and slipper eliminator, and are getting a high pitched squeal from the rear of the car?

Mason

You're both wrong. There is no spoon.

suzukipro

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Question #2 what are pro / cons of ball diff vs gear diff in the B5? I have both and will be running on med to low bite indoor dirt track and was curious what weight oil would be a good starting point to use in the gear diff? if it is a good option?

Thanks,

Socket

iTrader: (61)

I would assume somewhere in the drive line a gear is toasted. Whether it's the gear diff, transmission or the spur gear, something is finished.

Socket

iTrader: (61)

This is pretty simple Eric. For diff fluid in the gear diff, I would tell you not to worry. The ball diff will be immensely better in those conditions, and be the best option. It's also lower maintenance.

tksnobords

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i couldn't say where to start as far as fluid because i haven't messed with gear diffs in a long time.

i'm not sure if there are driving differences...but i prefer ball diffs because they are easy to make quick adjustments. but i'd say ball diffs require more maintenance (buying new balls, sanding the plates, etc) and cost than a gear diff. gear diffs are solid though. once you find the right fluid...they are tough and last a long time!!

when i say gear diffs are less maintenance, i mean once they are setup up...you don't have to mess with them for a while. but to get to the gear diff and make adjustments is a lot more work than adjusting a ball diff


i run on a small medium/loose track and after the initial setting on the ball diff...i had to tighten it up a little after running a little while and it's perfect! since i switched to a ball diff years ago, i'll probably never go back (unless it's for a basher)


here's a video of our track

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spammy

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Yes

Wildcat1971

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+1 Take apart your tranny and trouble shoot it. a high pitched squeal from a gear diff sounds very odd.

Logi Maker

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Matt Trimmings

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It doesnt matter. It is user preference, whichever way allows you to make needed adjustments easier.