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Old May 5, 2025 | 08:30 PM
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what automotive and physics term does this picture represent? And it it excessive ?



 
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Old May 5, 2025 | 08:57 PM
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The very essence of torque.
 
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Originally Posted by *two2fords*
The very essence of torque.
Yes.

As far as "excessive" it's a matter of opinion. Could be there was too much traction. Or maybe not enough drive shaft. (drive line, in some places)

What we do know: The universal joints, yokes, spider gears, ring and pinion, and axles are plenty strong enough.
 
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Axial load failure
 
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That's defiantly a screwed up drive shaft
 
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