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Old 03-15-2019, 09:53 AM   #13
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Default Re: axle key

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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde View Post
100 ft-lbs on a taper??? Way too much torque in my opinion. The taper centers the axle and the shear key reacts the driveline torque. What is important is that the shear key have a snug fit (no play).
The problem w/anything less than 100 ft-lbs is the sideways flexing strain on the taper when going around corners.
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