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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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I'm wanting to regear and was just wondering what all I need to do? Can i just buy a new ring and pinion or do i need other things? And whats the difference of buying new rings and pinions from Quadratech for roughly $180, as opposed to buying them on line for like $400? I would like to do this when I put new tires on and just wondering what Im gonna have to do..
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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I see you are running 30" tires and have a 5 speed... I would just say hit the junk yards and get a set of 3.55 (automatic 6 cylinder) axles or even 4.10 (auto 4 banger) axles

cheaper and easier than doing gears...

when I got a pair of axles for a buddy he only spent $150 per axle, and sold his old axles for $50 a piece
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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what tires size are you planing on running? a shim kit is almost always a must, new bearings is also a good idea as you have htem off....


gears, seals, master install kit.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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Talk to grim from roughy country they have complete kits for sale
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Several specialty tools required for set up and a decent knowledge of how the gears work. Keep in mind if they are set up a little bit off you'll get to buy another set. That's why installs cost so much.
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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^x2 If you haven't done this and don't have someone that has done it to help you, it is a really bad idea.
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Gears is where the term, "If you have to ask, Forget it" comes from. Plan to pay $500-1000 per axel and have the pros do it. You will save both money and heartache in the long run. I do agree the with others I'd go find a 3.55 or 4.10 axle set a the JY.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 02:56 AM
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Awesome, thanks guys. Axles it is.
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