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there are thrust loads in forward - it's designed for this, but not for the opposite. ring and pinion gears (which have spiral bevel cut teeth) have an angle that exerts thrust loads slightly like a worm gear. the greater the ratio (numerically higher), the greater the angle of the bevel on...

yes, when mounting a steer axle under a Ford or Dodge (w/ driver's side transfer output) the diff chunk is removed and rotated 180°, and the entire axle housing is rotated around as well. this will leave the front diff input only slightly off-center towards the driver's side. if you wanted...