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<blockquote data-quote="NateMob" data-source="post: 1776101" data-attributes="member: 53893"><p>The only times I've had to run 4wd is in the rain when the course is really slick and fighting for traction, and then we're all extra careful with throttle application. But i think about G2s and G1s bombing silt beds in baja and i always just assume that they are getting after it in 4wd to avoid the nightmare of getting stuck! I tell myself that maybe the front diff isn't as fragile as we're all afraid it is. Hell some of us never thought twice about running a 35" on a dinky toyota front diff and most of us only ever had to deal with a busted CV or two.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I think your second statement is the real allure of these swaps, more fluid and larger components will hopefully lead to better performing and more durable parts!</p><p></p><p>I, personally, have always hoped that the extra (alleged) travel was at least partially split to allow for more droop than a stock G1 setup. With a full 35" tire (Generals) I make regular contact with my inner fender liners at full bump on our monthly race course. The idea that I would potentially be allowing for more up travel in the same scenario has been another reason i am dragging my feet on my own install. I hope the part i highlighted above is close to 100% accurate.</p><p></p><p>I really appreciate you checking that for the sake of an actual technical conversation and for your thoughts on the subject since you're able to view it and manipulate it rather than just my mind's random thoughts!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NateMob, post: 1776101, member: 53893"] The only times I've had to run 4wd is in the rain when the course is really slick and fighting for traction, and then we're all extra careful with throttle application. But i think about G2s and G1s bombing silt beds in baja and i always just assume that they are getting after it in 4wd to avoid the nightmare of getting stuck! I tell myself that maybe the front diff isn't as fragile as we're all afraid it is. Hell some of us never thought twice about running a 35" on a dinky toyota front diff and most of us only ever had to deal with a busted CV or two. [I][/I] I think your second statement is the real allure of these swaps, more fluid and larger components will hopefully lead to better performing and more durable parts! I, personally, have always hoped that the extra (alleged) travel was at least partially split to allow for more droop than a stock G1 setup. With a full 35" tire (Generals) I make regular contact with my inner fender liners at full bump on our monthly race course. The idea that I would potentially be allowing for more up travel in the same scenario has been another reason i am dragging my feet on my own install. I hope the part i highlighted above is close to 100% accurate. I really appreciate you checking that for the sake of an actual technical conversation and for your thoughts on the subject since you're able to view it and manipulate it rather than just my mind's random thoughts! [/QUOTE]
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