Regear Costs
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 11,463
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
I understand the recomended break in process but that brings a question to my mind; does the factory break in our gears before they install them? I was told they dont so how is it any different from me just driving 3 hrs and taking it easy. At first I was hesitant to drive that far due to the break in process, I was told just take it easy and change your fluid on the 500mi mark.
Another factor is that you are re-gearing because you got bigger tires and added more weight. Bigger tires/More weight/Smaller teeth, apparently causes more heat build-up than in a stock rig just driven out of the factory. This excessive heat can damage the gears, and since your installer should be able to tell the difference between a manufacturing defect and improper break-in, you will be on the hook for the replacement.
Will you or anyone else have a problem if they don't follow the break-in procedure? No clue, but let us know what you find out...
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 174
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From: Frederick, MD
prices seem to vary from 999 - 2k + ... just make sure you find a place that has done jk gears before... takes some time to do it correct . so i would pay a few extra bucks to have a experienced place do it.. the labor seems to be most of the cost.. but the correct gears make a huge difference..well worth it
This is for 5.13s, Automatic on a Sahara. Anyone in Colorado have another suggestion?
JK Freak
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 555
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From: Johns Creek, GA
I bought some front and rear axles from my buddy. They have 5.13's in them. Do u think my fluids will be ok. He had them checked right before he hydrolocked his jeep about a year and a half ago.
Also do u guys think that if he hasn't moved his jeep in about a 1 1/2 years the gears will be ok. Once again he had them services right before hydrolocking it and they were broken in and everything
Also do u guys think that if he hasn't moved his jeep in about a 1 1/2 years the gears will be ok. Once again he had them services right before hydrolocking it and they were broken in and everything
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 347
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From: Orlando, FL
Bingbola,
Open up the diffs, drain the fluid and check for rust, contaminants, etc...the fluid change can't hurt and you really won't know how the gears did just sitting unless you look. I would think the biggest risk would be the seals drying out and cracking from just sitting and not being lubricated.
Open up the diffs, drain the fluid and check for rust, contaminants, etc...the fluid change can't hurt and you really won't know how the gears did just sitting unless you look. I would think the biggest risk would be the seals drying out and cracking from just sitting and not being lubricated.
