[TR] OD lubrication

[Craig]

"And also why "IRS muscle car" is very close to being an oxymoron"
You want explain that to the Formula guys
Craig

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randall" <tr3driver at ca.rr.com>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] OD lubrication


>> The torque on the IRS diff is
>> countered by the mounts to the frame.
>
> Well, make up your mind ... in your earlier post, you said:
> " An IRS would transfer all that dynamic
> force to the axles by way of the diff gearing."
>
> I agree, the solid axle transfers part of the force (both static and
> dynamic) into the rear suspension, which might not be the best place for 
> it.
> But it's big, and tough, compared to the diff mounts; which is why the 
> solid
> axle ODs can shift harder than the IRS can take.
>
> And also why "IRS muscle car" is very close to being an oxymoron <G>
>
> Randall
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