Installing used gears?
Installing used gears?
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I did rear used and no issues as of yet. Just gave a good look for wearing, chipping and cracks. I also went this way as it was my first attempt at gearing and figured I would rather ruin a cheap set if I screwed up 
I chipped stock gears on lesser trails than I do now so they have worked well.
I chipped stock gears on lesser trails than I do now so they have worked well.
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I'm running used gears in the rear of mine now and will be using used gears in the front when I change to the 44. I don't have a problem with used but not abused..
As for price I think anything less than half price. I see prices around $75 - 100 alot of times. If you know they have good bearings on them than they would be worth more.
As for price I think anything less than half price. I see prices around $75 - 100 alot of times. If you know they have good bearings on them than they would be worth more.
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JR to bad you didnt say that a few hours ago payed 3 times the price of new ones lol I'm joking
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JR to bad you didnt say that a few hours ago payed 3 times the price of new ones lol I'm joking
Sorry man! If only I wouldn't have had lunch with the lady today I could have seen this sooner and saved you the cash!
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Chances are you are going the wreck the bearings pulling them off to shim the pinion or carrier.
No chips or cracks is most important.
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I just checked: everyone of my jeeps has used gears in it....
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You slay me! :laugh:I just checked: everyone of my jeeps has used gears in it....
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I ran used gears in a supercharged mustang and had no problem.
Its hard to get a decent pattern though. It'll just show up how they have been running. Sometimes you just have to look at the coast side.
Its hard to get a decent pattern though. It'll just show up how they have been running. Sometimes you just have to look at the coast side.
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They did at first; only for about 50 miles though. My buddy gave them to me for free so I wasn't too worried about it. They quieted down to normal after that. I was always wondering about them but I beat the hell out of that car and never had a problem.