Aftermarket gears VS Factory warranty
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Frazier Park, CA
Aftermarket gears VS Factory warranty
Has anyone had issues with their dealers for having aftermarket gears? or is it a out of sight out of mind kinda trick? thanks in advance
JK Super Freak
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If they have to warranty an axle component its hardly gonna be out of site ... out of mind. If they pull the cover they will be able to see there has been a gear swap.
If you break anything it's just an excuse to replace with a better part.
The only thing I could see them giving you an issue with was a broken R&P (obviously not their problem) or a bent or broken axle or axle component.
They could hassle you about TC, Tranny, DS, etc ... but generally you regear due to larger tires ... to put the strain, stress and RPM's on the TC, Tranny, DS,etc back to factory levels.
I had my Gears done at 4 wheel parts ... and paid the extra $295 for a 3 year / 36K warranty.
If you break anything it's just an excuse to replace with a better part.
The only thing I could see them giving you an issue with was a broken R&P (obviously not their problem) or a bent or broken axle or axle component.
They could hassle you about TC, Tranny, DS, etc ... but generally you regear due to larger tires ... to put the strain, stress and RPM's on the TC, Tranny, DS,etc back to factory levels.
I had my Gears done at 4 wheel parts ... and paid the extra $295 for a 3 year / 36K warranty.
Last edited by dmhines; Sep 22, 2010 at 03:59 AM.
JK Enthusiast
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Technically they can void the entire powertrain warranty because one of the components has been modified.
With that said, however, the burden of proof lies on the warranter to prove the modification adversely affected the broken part. If they refuse, they are supposed to answer to the FTC where the warrantee can seek relief for their claim.
This of course is in a perfect world. In the real world, I'd imagine 99% of the dealerships would establish a position of "go pound sand and then go f%^k yourself when you are done". In order to make any headway, you'd likely have to aggressively pursue them through all available means.
Just read WOL's unfortunate adventure with his warranty claim and you'll get a sense of how many roadblocks they will use.
Best of luck...
With that said, however, the burden of proof lies on the warranter to prove the modification adversely affected the broken part. If they refuse, they are supposed to answer to the FTC where the warrantee can seek relief for their claim.
This of course is in a perfect world. In the real world, I'd imagine 99% of the dealerships would establish a position of "go pound sand and then go f%^k yourself when you are done". In order to make any headway, you'd likely have to aggressively pursue them through all available means.
Just read WOL's unfortunate adventure with his warranty claim and you'll get a sense of how many roadblocks they will use.
Best of luck...