Well took it out to try the new setup at gulches. It did very well and I was fairly happy. A couple areas to address though. The driveshaft smacks the crap out of the gas tank skid to that needs to be trimmed. It makes some aweful sounds. Also I broke the rear ring and pinion in that rock garden above shipwreck. My 3rd member should be finished today so I can get it back in. Ended up going with some yukon gears. Initial impressions of the gears: I am pretty dissapointed they are manufactured in India and the gear pattern on the pinion is shorter than the stocker making for what would seem a slightly smaller contact patch on the ring gear. There is a little thin collar below the pinion head to make up for the difference so they still set properly. Hopefully I will get it back together tonight and get some break in time on them so I can wheel it again. Time will tell if this causes a reduction in strength or if it is negligable. Heres some pics for people who dont like to read:
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