The Axial loading is VERY significant.... No you are not going to launch gears..... The housing PROBABLY is strong enough to resist the loading... and with the gear reduction you will probably not see a real decrease in forward power (relative to what you had) Although significantly less than you would gain with a straight cut. The problem I see is the bearings within the portal being able to withstand the axial forces for the long life durability. I really question the bearings. If not designed (chosen correctly) they are going to burn up over time even with proper lubrication. Not doing the math and making top of head guesses here but roughly every 1000 lbs per sq inch of thrust you are putting into the gear maybe a quarter to a third of that is converted to Axial loading... a force that pushes the gears apart and into the housing.... Again that force is totally based on the angle of the gear teeth.
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