What brand gears would you run and why?
Richmond gears because they are American made and I haven't heard many complain about quality issues, I also run nothing but Timken bearings as well
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If your thinking of yukons I would suggest US gear.Looking at gearing my jeep down what brand gears do you guys recommend and why? I'm looking at a set of yukons right now
If your thinking of yukons I would suggest US gear.
US gear "is" yukon without the final lapping.
Good size price difference. Both made in a gearing plant in India
US gear did start as a family business in the 60s
Yup I know they advertised with a big old American flag and say their made in the US, but US gear and yukon are made in India.
I run a set of us gear R&P and they have worked for me.
I have Dana/Spicer and Timken bearings front and rear.
FWIW: I have found DS to have the best consistency, well above all other brands I have installed.
Contact these folks for great service.
https://www.ringpinion.com/
LG
I have Dana/Spicer and Timken bearings front and rear.
FWIW: I have found DS to have the best consistency, well above all other brands I have installed.
Contact these folks for great service.
https://www.ringpinion.com/
LG
USA Standard gear Randy, Summit, and more sell them. Shop around price difference depending on the seller. Again, their Yukon gears.Thanks posi I'll have to look into that.
Running Yukon with Timkins. Because I over thought it, and Yukons were not the wrong choice. Purchased from drivetrain America and Morris on a price match. Timkins cause I didn't want to replace them twice. I did my own work. I did the front first to learn on, had them in and out about 20 times to set up the shims correctly. The rear I did in 8 tries. Get the shim kit and the bearing kit as well, and one or two extra sling washers as they are cheap and can hold up the process if you damage the one you have. No gear noises. I have about 200 miles on them now. No leaks, no drips no errors.
BTW, I installed 4.56. Killer perfect for trials, but with 33 inch tires I run 3000 rpm going 60 mph with a 4speed, and 258. That is the top top of the power curve. consider 4.11 or 3.91 if you street drive it and have 33 inch tires.
I agree with Posi, I run a set of 4.56 USA's in our 79 CJ7 w/Dana 30, Dana 44 & Elockers, and as Posi can tell you..................I don't drive on eggs with them!If your thinking of yukons I would suggest US gear.
US gear "is" yukon without the final lapping.
Good size price difference. Both made in a gearing plant in India
US gear did start as a family business in the 60s
Yup I know they advertised with a big old American flag and say their made in the US, but US gear and yukon are made in India.
I run a set of us gear R&P and they have worked for me.
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