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Old May 14, 2013 | 01:40 PM
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I am looking to replace my ring and pinion gears on my JK, anyone have a recommendation for which company to go with? I have been looking at Yukon gear & axle, anyone have a experience with them?


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Old May 14, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by genesis121
I am looking to replace my ring and pinion gears on my JK, anyone have a recommendation for which company to go with? I have been looking at Yukon gear & axle, anyone have a experience with them?

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I used them on a previous truck and my bro used them on his truck and a grizzly locker. No probs at all. A friend of my dad builds hot rods and trucks pushing well over 600hp and he uses yukon. When I do my gear I will use yukon if that means anything
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Old May 14, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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yukon and motive are the two we use.

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Old May 14, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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Are all Jk gears still made overseas? When I did mine, they were mostly made in one of 3 locations. They were basically the same except people did have a preference as to which plant they were made in.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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My mechanic assures me Spicer is the way to go. Since he is a hardcore mudder/ crawler and has done countless installs I will let him have at it. 2 weeks back order Spicers have arived and install scheduled for next Thursday. Just throwing it out there, GL.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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Are all Jk gears still made overseas? When I did mine, they were mostly made in one of 3 locations. They were basically the same except people did have a preference as to which plant they were made in.
That is correct

My mechanic assures me Spicer is the way to go. Since he is a hardcore mudder/ crawler and has done countless installs I will let him have at it. 2 weeks back order Spicers have arived and install scheduled for next Thursday. Just throwing it out there, GL.
Spicer doesnt make 456 ,488,513 or 538 yet that I am aware of

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Old May 14, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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I have about 2000 miles on my 4.56s from G2 and I am quite happy with them. Good price as well.


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Old May 14, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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I spoke to a supplier and they all basically come out of the same factory just to different specifications- that said, I had the Nitro's installed and have had no issues.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jeeeep
I spoke to a supplier and they all basically come out of the same factory just to different specifications- that said, I had the Nitro's installed and have had no issues.
This is pretty much true..
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Old May 14, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Northridge4x4

That is correct

Spicer doesnt make 456 ,488,513 or 538 yet that I am aware of

David
Yes but in 2012s + 4.10s are a very good gear for 35 " tires. Especially with the Auto.

I ditched my 3.21s for spicer 4.10s and love it. I had a very reputable shop called Gearworks here in FL do the work and after 1k miles I'm very satisfied.
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