Spiral cut vs. Standard diff gears

[simplechamp]

Thanks for the help everyone! Sounds like the standard gears are a proven solution that I'll stick with. Just need to get a full CVD set and the drivetrain will be in good shape.

A little unrelated, but should I keep the locked center spool, or get a center diff? Is it worth it? or just another mechanical part to wear out and break?

sikeston34m: Seeing that pinion gear punch through a nice pair of ceramics has to be heartbreaking! Those babies ain't cheap!

[sikeston34m]

Here's a couple of pictures

The spiral cut gears try to either pull the pinion into the cup, or shove it out of the diff. See the comparison? The only thing stopping it from doing this is the bearings.

[sikeston34m]

Here's a picture of the two ring gears side by side.

[Snipin_Willy]

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

Here's a couple of pictures

The spiral cut gears try to either pull the pinion into the cup, or shove it out of the diff. See the comparison? The only thing stopping it from doing this is the bearings.

Interesting. I wonder if this was part of the intent when they started making them. Hard to imagine an engineer missing this sorta thing then a free body diagram should be the first thing the look at.