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Subject:Re: CV joint theory: long
From:Mike Collum
Date:Sat, 19 Mar 2005 12:19:38 -0500

Yeah ... why's that?  It seems that the rear wheels would be constantly
swapping off as to which is the drive wheel based on position of the
steering wheel (swerving, curves, and such).  Then, of course, there's
the "whichever rear wheel has the least traction will spin first" action.

Mike

jbange wrote:
>> Your right rear wheel is the drive wheel and gets the most wear. The
>> opposing axles just freewheels 99% of the time
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> That's weird. Why is that?
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