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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Holy crap, So it took me a month and hundreds of threads to pick the right ratio. Now I start my search for shop and parts. Shop picked but parts, OMG my head is spinning like it did when I didn't Know what ratio. I am using this for my daily and weekend fun toy. With all the brands out there I am familiar with Superior (only on american muscle) but there are tons and price ranges to equal. What brand did you choose? Whats your experience with some of the brands out there?
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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yukon and superior are made from the same company.

I have 4.88 yukons on my auto 2 dr, DD with 35s. Love it!
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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I've had experience with Yukon gears and they have worked great.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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David@northridge recommended them too.. just quite pricey in comparison.. thats why i am looking for input on feedback..
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Yukons here too, got about 800 miles on them now, smooooov,no problems whatsoever
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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20,000+ miles on my G2 5.13s.
Daily Driver & once a month off road toy.
No problems
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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I did Yukon 5.13s in my 6-speed... I love the low end power, hate the gas mileage
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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All gears for the jk are made in Korea, India, and China, re-boxed here by different companies. Your guess is as good as anyones as to what brand came from where.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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US Gear is making 4.88's for the JK D44. All others are still produced overseas and re-boxed. Compare prices and warranties and get what you want.

Your first step should be to check with your installer though. They may have a preferred brand, or may only warranty gears that they supply.
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
\Your first step should be to check with your installer though. They may have a preferred brand, or may only warranty gears that they supply.
x2, Id let your installer get the gears and everything u need if they are providing any sort of warranty on their work. Then there is no way they can blame parts if they pic them out.
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