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Question by  kayseaeff (30)

Regarding welding, how do spider gears work?

 
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Answer by  patti (29325)

Spider gears have to do with the differential on a 4x4 vehicle. There are four, all of which delegate power to the axleshafts and allows the wheels to spin at various rates, like around corners, etc. This can be a problem for off-roading, however, so you create a locker by welding the spider gears together, thus evenly distributing the power.

 
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Answer by  mammakat (11147)

By welding them solid you create a locker forcing your shafts to rotate at the same speed, ok for totally off road rigs, but you are way cheaping out. WickedNotGood.

 
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