Noticed on a set of gears purchased that there were a couple small chips on the rear pinion just on the edge. I smoothed them out and seem to look fine now. Do you think they will be safe to install?

 

post a pic, I wouldn't take the risk

 

The chips were just on the high side that did not meet with the ring gear. Smoothed out just a little with medium grit as recommended by Randy's R & P. The ring gear looks perfect. I just may be in need of a set of 4.10's for the rear now if I do not use these? Let me know what you guys think.

 

hmm - i'm no expert but my my thought is if it chipped maybe the material may be defective and weakened. IMO, I would ask for replacement gears - or ask who will cover if they fail and cause other damage?

 

If it's not in the contact patch, no problem. If it is and not installed, I would get them replaced.