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Re: Live Axle vs Dead Axle

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Originally Posted by nathan_hui View Post
It really depends on the final gearing that you want. Live axle usually means faster, less torque, and less backlash. Dead axle usually means slower, more torque, and more backlash. The type of drivetrain usually doesn't directly drive the selection of live axle vs. dead axle - the type of drivetrain combined with the chassis design combined with the final expected performance does.
How can a live vs. a dead axle change your speed, torque, or backlash?
The power transmission method would be the same. The only difference would be what the sprocket/timing belt pulley is connected to which does not affect any of those things.

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