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Originally Posted by Dazecars
I too am not a ME. I am sure the shorter splined section will reduce strength, but as fas as the splines them selves, lots of fine splines will always be way stronger than fewer heavy ones. its like a fine thread bolt vrs a course thread bolt, or a 19 spline axle vrs a 30 spline axle.
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I did the math once years ago on a fine vs. course thread. Thinking the surface area was maybe close to the same in area. However because the surface or depth was less. The solid section of the bolt minus the thread is greater making the area stronger. Plus resists backing off better. A fine threaded bolt is better, unless it is in an area where the nut is continually taken on and off.