I noticed that the wheels didn't turn opposite ways, but they didn't
turn the same way either. Also, If I were to hold one tire, it would
transfer the turning to the other tire.
Chad
Bobby Nicks wrote:
>
> Vincent Heckathorn wrote:
> >
> > I don't think this is possible, but if the drive shaft turns 1.5 times to 1 turn
> > of the tire that means that you have 1.5 to 1 ratio. This can't be right. Check
> > it again.
> >
> > Colin H.
> >
> > Chad wrote:
> >
> > > Awhile back Robert Trottman and Joe Borg had the following conversation.
> > > I saved it so one day I could carry out Joe Borgs test. In it they speak
> > > of Limited slip and Axle ratio's. Well, today I tried the suggested
> > > methods and My driveshaft turned 1 and 1/2 times per 1 rotation of the
> > > tire. Even had a friend double check me. Is 1 and 1/2 turns right? If
> > > so, what axle ratio would that be?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Chad Clifton
> > >
> > > --
>
> He probably has a conventional rear end (no limit slip), and the spider
> gears are coming into play. One rear wheel turning one way and the
> other the opposite. If he will get a 2 freinds to help and hold the
> tires so that both are turning the same way he will get a good reading.
> Also if he just jacks up side and turns it he will get a false readings
> because of the spiders.
>
> Bob
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