Rear Suspension Upgrade Hardcore Hook 010
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We used what we thought were the best parts in this build, with the goal of putting all the rearend woes out of the equation. The Strange Engineering spool performed flawlessly. Unfortunately, we overlooked the ring and pinion. We thought all ring and pinion sets were equal—they are all about the same price, and if you’re an educated shopper, you get what you pay for. Drag racers with 9-inch rears have been installing Pro Gears for centuries. They are not made from the typical 8620 steel that is heat-treated for longevity. They are made from a much softer 9310 material, allowing the teeth to actually bend and absorb the violent shock of the launch instead of snapping off the teeth, as in our case. Many people will run about 0.002-inch less backlash to lessen the shock, especially on stick-shift cars. Keep in mind, Pro Gears are strictly for drag racing and are not resilient enough for long trips, since they are softer. In addition, the typical 4.10 gear set for an 8.8-inch has 41 teeth on the ring and 10 teet View Related Article
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