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Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever
Qman97- Whatever you decide on, the most important thing is to know your usage and plan accordingly. Remember, our gears, engines, motors, transmissions, trans-axles, etc. etc. all came with a design spec. That means they were engineered for that design and spec'd out with those parameters. So, once you change those parameters with bigger motors, controllers, taller tires, lift kits, speeds, higher voltages, etc. you have now changed all the parameters for the original engineering specifications. That is when you either get it re-engineered for your current specifications, or seek advice from other knowledgeable professionals as you are here - as their are a lot of experienced professional on this forum. I can only share with you my training and knowledge that comes as an IBEW Master Mechanic and a Certified AGMA Gear Specialist with over 31 years experience in the industry.... 
(Yes, I have worked on or raced all of them from NHRA Super Stock L & P class race cars, to Nuclear Turbines and Turning Gears....(and have even been known to have ~maybe worked on a golf cart once or twice over the years...  ) |
I appreciate all advice and take all into consideration. There are people on here with a boat load more experience than me and I am grateful for everyone's opinion. I looked this morning and I have 3/4 of a bottle of gear oil left over from the Subaru trans oil change. We run mainly on gravel no real hills dusty, hot weather and the salt air of the ocean so any extra protection such as thicker oil to me is better. Plus the lift kit and motor and tires like you stated will add stress so I figure what the heck I'll give it a try.
Thank y'all again for the advice and guidance I really appreciate everyone and the site, best source of info on the net!