New 4.88 ring and pinion
JK Jedi Master
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The best answer is for you to just ask the installer. They are the ones warrantying the gears, so you are better off following their guidelines.
If you installed yourself, go out to Randy's Ring & Pinion, he has a good break-in procedure.
If you installed yourself, go out to Randy's Ring & Pinion, he has a good break-in procedure.
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JK Newbie
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
The best answer is for you to just ask the installer. They are the ones warrantying the gears, so you are better off following their guidelines.
If you installed yourself, go out to Randy's Ring & Pinion, he has a good break-in procedure.
If you installed yourself, go out to Randy's Ring & Pinion, he has a good break-in procedure.
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JK Jedi Master
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Cool, in that case I would recommend the one at randy's.
What is the break-in proceedure for a new set of gears?
All new gear sets require a break-in period to prevent damage from overheating. After driving the first 15 or 20 miles it is best to let the differential cool before proceeding. I recommend at least 500 miles before towing. I also recommend towing for very short distances (less than 15 miles) and letting the differential cool before continuing during the first 45 towing miles. This may seem unnecessary but I have seen many differentials damaged from being loaded before the gear set was broken in.
I also recommend changing the gear oil after the first 500 miles. This will remove any metal particles or phosphorus coating that has come from the new gear set.
All new gear sets require a break-in period to prevent damage from overheating. After driving the first 15 or 20 miles it is best to let the differential cool before proceeding. I recommend at least 500 miles before towing. I also recommend towing for very short distances (less than 15 miles) and letting the differential cool before continuing during the first 45 towing miles. This may seem unnecessary but I have seen many differentials damaged from being loaded before the gear set was broken in.
I also recommend changing the gear oil after the first 500 miles. This will remove any metal particles or phosphorus coating that has come from the new gear set.
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JK Newbie
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Cool, in that case I would recommend the one at randy's.
Thanks again!