skidoo_j Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Is a "thick cut" set of gear as strong as a standard set? I've read on this forum that Rubicon's use the 3.07-3.73 carrier with a thick cut 4.11 gear set is that correct? Are there "thick cut" gears for the D30 as well? I guess this question is moot if the answer to the second question is yes, but is it safe/advised to use a "thick cut" gear set with a locker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Damn I wish i had known this about a month ago. I passed on an elocker that was the lower carrier for 150. damn damn damn. THERE ARE NO REVERSE CUT "THICK" GEARS THAT I HAVE SEEN. YET. so the d44 in the rubi is a low pinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 what just happened. hornbrod had responded and not its gone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I deleted it by mistake. :doh: Here it is. Answers in CAPS based on research/experience/actual use. Is a "thick cut" set of gear as strong as a standard set? JUST AS STRONG, MOST SAY STRONGER. THE RING GEAR HAS MORE MEAT. THEY ARE OFTEN OFTEN USED IN DRAGSTERS RATHER THAN STANDARD CUT R&P GEARS. I've read on this forum that Rubicon's use the 3.07-3.73 carrier with a thick cut 4.11 gear set is that correct? YES. THIS IS TO RETAIN THE LOWER RATIO CARRIER, LOCKED OR LS. I USE THICK 4.10s GEARS ON THE REAR D44 w. THE LOWER RATIO TRAC-LOK CARRIER. Are there "thick cut" gears for the D30 as well? HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY, AND I'VE LOOKED. THERE ARE NO REVERSE CUT "THICK" GEARS THAT I HAVE SEEN. YET. I guess this question is moot if the answer to the second question is yes, but is it safe/advised to use a "thick cut" gear set with a locker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 so the d44 in the rubi is a low pinion? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 so the d44 in the rubi is a low pinion? Yes. So that's why people say it's not much better then a hp d30. The rubi 44 is low pinion and has d30 shafts, and knuckles... so really the only gain is a stronger carrier and the ability to get lower range gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreman1063 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 so the d44 in the rubi is a low pinion? Yes. So that's why people say it's not much better then a hp d30. The rubi 44 is low pinion and has d30 shafts, and knuckles... so really the only gain is a stronger carrier and the ability to get lower range gears. Little bigger 30 spline shafts but that's about the only extra beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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