OK. Dumb question but, from the picture, wouldn't the pinion gear just slide out if I took the front part out and not take the whole thing apart? Seems like I could undo the 5 bolts holding that part together and the rest would stay in its place. No? Also, I removed the tag from my rear to clean it. I do have the 9" and it says I have 2.75 gear ratio. Is that good? If not, what ratio would I want for speed and acceleration? I don't want to break any land speed records but I like doing burnouts....alot.