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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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I have a 2008 unlimited automatic and I recently added a set of 35's. I also just ordered a set of 5.13 gears for it. My question is, do I need to also order a bearing kit as well? I have 100k BABIED miles on it and from here on in I will only be putting about 6000 miles per year on..

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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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Yes, you will want to go ahead and buy a master install kit for those new gears. You have 100k miles on those old gears and bearings. That's alot of miles, and even if they are still in ok shape, why risk it.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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I agree 100% get the new bearing
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 04:25 AM
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I have an 08 jku and am gonna regear soon. Mine only has 43k. Do I need overhaul kits or can I reuse what's in there
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 04:39 AM
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Unless you are dealing with a very low mile vehicle, I would always do a master kit and bearings.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 06:41 AM
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I have a 09 JKU and im ready to regear myself, not sure what to g with though. Im on the highway everyday but i also wheel it about every weekend if I can. Should I go with 5:13 gears



ALso im running 35" nitto TG bumpers winch skids rock rails...HELP ME MAKE UP MY MIND!
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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Ok that's great. Thanks
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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My question is regear myself or let someone that knows what they are doing do it? I have some mechanical experience but specialize in Auto body collision repair.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Din
My question is regear myself or let someone that knows what they are doing do it? I have some mechanical experience but specialize in Auto body collision repair.
Unless you have experience, and have done it before, I highly recommend you take it to an experienced shop. Proper setup of the gears is crucial to their lifespan.
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