brians306 23 #1 Posted April 15, 2023 Hello all. just curious if all you pullers weld the rear axles? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 58,793 #2 Posted April 15, 2023 Some people flip every other pinion, effectively locking the differential… 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brians306 23 #3 Posted April 16, 2023 On 4/14/2023 at 9:30 PM, Pullstart said: Some people flip every other pinion, effectively locking the differential… I would assume you are speaking of the 8 pinion trans,? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 58,793 #4 Posted April 16, 2023 1 minute ago, brians306 said: I would assume you are speaking of the 8 pinion trans,? I think people have done 8 and 10 pinions. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,580 #5 Posted April 16, 2023 @ebinmaine did you lock yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,339 #6 Posted April 16, 2023 11 minutes ago, Oldskool said: @ebinmaine did you lock yours? No sir. No need. My tractors are built HEAVY so I get traction. Also worth considering is that a locked rear does NOT want to turn. I've had great concerns about breaking an axle so I leave all our machines as either Open Diff 8 speeds or Limited Slip Differential 6 speeds. 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: I think people have done 8 and 10 pinions. 8 pinions I've seen. 10 I haven't. IMHO it's pointless to weld or lock a 10 pinion because it's already a Limited Slip Differential. Locking up a 10 pinion could lead to easier damage than an 8 pinion because the pinions are smaller and the end plates are not as strong. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 58,793 #7 Posted April 16, 2023 Obviously, this is not a guarantee that it’ll perform or last as you expect. These are not trucks and are sometimes treated as such. Individual results may vary 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 7,161 #8 Posted April 22, 2023 On 4/16/2023 at 7:38 PM, Pullstart said: Individual results may vary Recommended for ages 8 and above - some assembly required, batteries not included, may not be exactly as pictured, etc..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brians306 23 #9 Posted April 28, 2023 On 4/14/2023 at 9:30 PM, Pullstart said: Some people flip every other pinion, effectively locking the differential… I flipped every other pinion and it locked one side. the other axle spins free. Not engaging the pinions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,339 #10 Posted April 29, 2023 27 minutes ago, brians306 said: I flipped every other pinion and it locked one side. the other axle spins free. Not engaging the pinions How many pinions? If it's a 10 pinion it might not lock that way. Only 8 pinion diffs work that way and each set in sequence needs to be opposite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brians306 23 #11 Posted April 29, 2023 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: How many pinions? If it's a 10 pinion it might not lock that way. Only 8 pinion diffs work that way and each set in sequence needs to be opposite. Its an 8 pinion. so your saying not every other one. but every other set? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,339 #12 Posted April 29, 2023 35 minutes ago, brians306 said: Its an 8 pinion. so your saying not every other one. but every other set? In stock form it's every other pinion. To lock it, have two opposing sets of two headed the same direction. I have an 8 speed open on the bench so I can get you pics tomorrow morning if it helps. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brians306 23 #13 Posted April 29, 2023 19 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: In stock form it's every other pinion. To lock it, have two opposing sets of two headed the same direction. I have an 8 speed open on the bench so I can get you pics tomorrow morning if it helps. I understand now thanks for the help.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites