Gear break in, what to expect

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Bigger tires usually mean its time to regear your vehicle. Some will tell you that you don't NEED to re-gear, but you really should. Being properly geared helps keep everything happier in your Jeep. Transmission, engine, and other driveline components. Being improperly geared puts a lot more strain on these parts.
I went with Revolution Gear and Axle gears, 5.13. In this video I talk about the break in process for the gears as IT IS IMPORTANT.
Always double check with your manufacture on the correct break in process. I go over RGA recommended process.
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@tomhubbard353 8 месяцев назад

I am breaking in the 4.88s I just installed in my TJ with 35s NOT on stock axles, like just drove it first cycle tonight. Your not only breaking in the gears but the bearings are breaking in too. Also, biggest reason you cycle and cool is to keep the gear oil from getting destroyed from overheating during break in. Once the gears and bearings break in they run cooler.

@GoatOffroad 3 года назад

Great video! Just getting ready to go thru this process myself! Was searching this topic and just stumbled across your channel. Good stuff! I’ll be showcasing my new mods soon and will touch on this subject as well. Subscribed! ❤️🐞

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

Awesome! Glad to hear it! 🙌🙌

@timfirnkes4811 4 года назад

Another well done video! Thanks Mo.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Absolutely! Appreciate you watching Tim! 🙌🙌🙌

@natelorimer8567 Год назад

Did my break in slightly different, but similar. Eneded up with a nice pattern like yours

@JLURBilletSilverMetallic 4 года назад

Wow 👏 sounds like a huge process besides the installation

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

I’ll do tht video some day 😂😂 it’s a lot of... everything 😂

@Venom-kq5xz 4 года назад

Lol, an excuse/break something for the next axle🤣 Awesome video!! Makes sense and will get with the guy that is installing my gears to see what the break-in for Yukon gears is like.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Sometimes ur just looking to upgrade 😂🤷‍♂️ regardless of brands... expect something very similar to what I showed in the video. 😂

@yogi5835 4 года назад

Thanks good info, a lot of gear change videos out there and I don't think any talked about break in. Maybe they assume we know that already, but if they assume that, they should assume we know to change gears. That's why channnels like your's are getting so popular, down to earth, entertaining, good info, and not just in it to make a buck or get sponsorship. You rock! Maybe you should go bigger tires 42s, to see how stock axles hold up. But wait until you have the funds for new axles of corse. Love ya, Oh and tell Misty we need more jokes.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Hahahaha appreciate the awesome feedback.. I feel I missed a few key points thou... lapping and break in with a fad 😬😬😬😬 Iv seen some people tell others.. breaking in is not important... I 100% disagree... u will also see a large difference in methods of break in from person to person also... 😬

@RockSolidRig 4 года назад

We went 4.88 and BREAK IN SUCKSSS, then we had to do it all over again because our rear backlash was too loose... bad installs suck! Thanks for sharing the experience 👍

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

It’s hard finding good quality shops... which is one of the reasons I prefer doing my own work... regearing... tire mounting/ balancing and proper alignments are the only thing Iv paid someone to do to my jeep... however... regearing will not be in tht list next time.

@cbrown17982010 3 года назад

I agree with ya on paying someone else to do your gears. I’ll do almost anything else maintenance or upgrade wise but it’s nice to be able to have a shop to fall back on if anything happens with the gears after they’re properly broken in.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

Gears are doable,.. but tedious if u don’t have all the special tools. Rip it all out... put it all in... test... wrong repeat... never scared of a task....

@gregy3660 4 года назад

Great video lots of important information

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed brother.

@apettit7 4 года назад

Thanks great video! I live in a small town no 4x4 shops I have to drive 200 miles have my jeep regeared. Looks like It will be easier to spend a few extra days in the city doing the break in first, rather than heading straight home.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

After the initial 3 cycle period... u can go much faster... just be sure ur still pulling over to allow cool down.

@hectorserrano7703 4 года назад

Another great video, thank you. Have had gears done only on mustang's and there was no break in period. But what your saying make sense. Enjoy the new mod.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

With offroading... we put a lot of strain on parts... R&p is the last thing I wanna break because things weren’t quite right... I know someone who regeared their jeep... decided break in was not needed.. drove and towed right away... lost a handful of teeth during his short period of having em.. Another one of those .. do U HAVE to? No.. SHOULD you? ABSOLUTELY

@hectorserrano7703 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD when I do gears I will definitely follow these directions if the gears I choose dont have a beak in recommendation

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Hector Serrano they should be close to em regardless of brand.. but definitely follow manufacturers recommendations! 🙌

@TheMuddman74 Год назад

Bruh, they all have a break in procedure! All ring/opinions on any vehicle ever. Sounds like you were missing a page or buying junk. But make zero mistake....there is no such thing as a gear set that doesnt need broken in

@RealityCheckGA 4 года назад

Great Video Thanks for making it

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Nah bro... thanks for watching it 😉😂🙌

@michaelhalstead64 4 года назад

Thanks for the vid. Hoping to do my 5.13s soon-ish. I was holding out to install my diff covers for my regear but gave up and did them last weekend. I'm going out of town to do my re-gear. Should make driving home annoying. I figure if I take back roads and stop every 20-30 I'll be fine.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Yea.. long as ur taking breaks to cool down... having the thinner diff plates will help it cool down faster... just something to keep in mind. 5.13 is a good size and easy for me to recommend! 🙌🙌

@Strizzle81 3 года назад

Love the video...With 5.13 gears in the JL rubicon d44's, do you think the weak point becomes the ring and pinion considering the 5.13 pinion is noticeably smaller? Or are axle shafts/u-joints still more likely to break first? I've read rcv's/chromoly shafts further shift the weak point to the ring and pinion. Thoughts?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

Yes... it will... but my opinion ur less likely to break if ur able to keep the rpm’s lower... of course nothing is fools proof. Iv seen someone on 35s and 4.10s put his tire in a bad line and absolutely Grenaded his transfer case and snapped is axle shaft in half

@GULIVERSOFFROAD 11 месяцев назад

awesome video and that diff cover will provide extra fluid capacitity and cooling due to more fluid

@FlyFish402 4 года назад

So to break in the front diff do you have to do all that in 4hi? I thought with the FAD the front doesn't spin in 2hi.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Yea... I have done the fad Delete axle well over a year ago and hadn’t really thought about the fad... U WILL need to be in 4wd in order to break the front gears in if u are running the fad still.. I’d recommend throwing it into 4wd on straights... shifting back to 2wd when u have a turn coming up...

@jaromwolcott4493 4 года назад

Great video! Regearing makes a big difference. The break in process is important.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Very! How much time effort and money regearing is... I tel everyone to just do it right

@mcoffroadinaz4075 4 года назад

Drove it around for a hundy! Did another gear oil change,and hit the rocks... just like the gears that came in the jeep.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

No MARK! Thts not how to do this! 😂😂😂

@FROSTY420692002 3 года назад

Do you drive it in 2h or 4h because why do we only break in the rear and not the front

@TaskForceOffroad 4 года назад

Great video man! Not a lot of people talk about the break in process.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

No.. not really.. super important step thou... I’ll do a how to regear video on the jl... just wasn’t quiet ready 😂

@TaskForceOffroad 4 года назад

JL LIFE OFFROAD haha i dont blame you i agree with what you said not something i want to tackle on my daily don’t need to rush installing a gear set

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

I didn’t think a rough install based on feel would of in best take on it... I need tools lol

@TaskForceOffroad 4 года назад

JL LIFE OFFROAD 😂🤣 the ever growing issue do i buy jeep parts or tools

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Lol... yea.... tools have been my focus lately 😬

@LT-ie8wg 4 года назад

another great video and i was also wondering if you would post where u got the diff covers from along with your rear bumper

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Added the plates to the description Here is the bumper link www.cavfab.com/CavFab-Jeep-Wrangler-JL-Predator-Mid-Width-Rear-Bumper_p_333.html

@LarryRichelli 2 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I have that same CavFab bumper slightly used for half price is someone is interested.

@Bluelightbandit 4 года назад

Would it be a good idea to mark some of the teeth to monitor the wear the next time you open the cover? Can you advise on how much the install would cost? This would be something that I would probably pay someone to do also is why I'm axin.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

U will know if the teeth are not connecting right... the rubbing wear... will not be centered... Cost... is not cheap.. U can expect to spend anywhere from $1200-$1800 for labor... of course the parts cost another $1000ish.... if u want lockers.. perfect time to have em done also... We plan on buying some 44s for mistys jeep... I’ll be doing tht gear how to when we cross tht bridge...

@shawnschaefer5509 2 года назад

Typically good gears won’t be cheap especially if you decide to go bigger than stock you also have to match spline count unless you plan to upgrade the axels, most units will also require a speed sensor update or they will throw tcs lights on the dash… most installs cost between 2800 parts and labor but they can exceed the 4000 limit depending on your preference in parts

@eddiecox7622 Год назад

I'm surprised the shop where you got the gears installed didn't follow up on a visual inspection of the gears and changed the fluid. I do re-gears exclusively on jeeps in OKC for 250.00 an axle non-rubicon 275.00 per axle for rubicon with a follow up to check the break in was done correctly also measure backlash just in case. To ensure quality workmanship

@superdutyohv3401 3 года назад

Where you at bro? I’m moving to Cruces this summer and my truck will be built up soon for wheelin!

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

Albuquerque my man 😎

@robormiston2841 Год назад

Just got my new Eaton E locker and fresh rebuild rear end broke in. Took a few weeks for me

@JLLIFEOFFROAD Год назад

Tedious for aure

@gabrieldalcomune3044 11 месяцев назад

If we still have a FAD, how do we proceed for breaking in the front diff? Throw it into 4hi when going straight every once in a while?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 11 месяцев назад

Bingo

@LightofBankai 3 года назад

So what about the front diffs? They are not engage unless in 4x4. So for the front diff do you drive 500 miles while in 4x4?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

So deleted my fad ... so it’s always turning.. I recommend throwing it in 4x4H when ever u can... putting it under ‘load’ will ensure the break in is proper..

@johnradan8867 2 года назад

Great video, My question is in the break in period do you have to use 4 wheel high?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 2 года назад

When your going straight, keep it in 4x4. When you are making a turn, quickly shift it back into 2 wheel drive. Putting the front under ‘load’ is only gonna break in the front more properly. Of course if you have the FAD connected, you 100% have to have it in 4x4.

@CraigSimons 3 года назад

With the front axle disconnect, the front pinion won't be turned by the ring gear as the spider gears will just be turning in two-wheel drive I would assume. If we are still running the stock FAD, I wonder if we have to put it in 4 high and do the break-in OFF asphalt or if there is a way to make the FAD connect in two-wheel for the break-in?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

U need to throw in in 4wd during straights on road, back to 2wd on turns.

@richardbonham446 Год назад

I’m so glad you asked that! I was wondering the same thing and haven’t found any info on it but common sense tells me to throw it in 4 Hi on dirt roads to break em in.

@richardbonham446 Год назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I’ve been reading all your responses to people’s questions and you’ve helped me out a lot. I also just re-geared my JT to 5.13s. So far I’m loving it. You’ve earned a follow from me! Keep up the good work!

@KRUX006 4 года назад

Just regeared my JK 3.21s to 4.88 , went to Vegas and the 35s with 3.21s felt like a slug, I was stuck between 4.56 or 4.88 went with 4.88 but now I feel like I should have went with 4.56 I don’t like the high rpms the 488s has I go wheeling time to time not a whole lot which I’ve been told 488s are a better option for serious trail heads, any advice? I might just give the 488s some time to break in and see how it does on long hauls

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

The Jl... has an 8 speed transmission which makes a huge difference. U won’t experience any difference the longer u wear in ur gears.

@LarryRichelli 2 года назад

Just put 37" tires on and problem solved!

@realbob6669 4 года назад

Why we don't need to break-in stock diff? And no diff oil change rapidly? Done in the factory?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Thts because they stick them in a machine at the factory that breaks them in for people 🙌🙌

@clwade10 3 года назад

Great video I had to come back to watch it again before I go get my regear done on my 16 jku. For 3.6 auto 5 speed running 33s (285 75r16) would 4.88s be too much? I'm in the PNW. Charts say I would be around 2700 rpm at 70mph. Doesn't sound horrible. Not going 35s anytime soon with the D30 front. Any input appreciated. BOO 3.21s!!!

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

Personally... I think 4.88 on a 5speed and 33s is way to much... for tht tire size I’d recommend 4.10 or 4.88 depending if ur looking for on road or off road performance

@clwade10 3 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD Thank you for your quick response :) Love your vids! If you keep crankin them out Ill keep Thumbs Up-ing :)

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

I like it 😎

@VeryCoolJeep 4 года назад

I just got my gears replaced here in Arizona . After the brake in process i went to a different shop for diff oil change and inspection and they found a lug nut washer inside my front differential plus the installation was incorrect . I called the installer and he will be giving my money back today.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Did U hear a clanking?? Thts horrible... stories like tht is why I HATE paying people to work on my jeep... But glad to hear they are refunding u... hope they buy u the new parts to do it again correctly.

@VeryCoolJeep 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD i texted you on FB

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Give me a minute.. I’ll go look

@markcaruana2697 3 года назад

Hey with an fad and 4wheel off how do you break in front gears?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

Put it into 4wd when ur going in straight lines. Shift out before making turns

@ironbearjku2233 4 года назад

We must have esp I literally swapped my front diff yesterday, got ruff stuff front diff with my hydro assist tabs welded on it, I HATE GEAR OIL stinks so bad lol

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

I love ruffstuff! It’s BEEF! Hydro is likely a few yrs out for me still... eventually thou. The dirtier it is.. the worse it smells

@davethebarbarian5734 4 года назад

Did you replace both diff covers or just the rear?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Both front and rear

@ati573 4 года назад

I so need to do this

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

I STRONGLY advise it lol

@jasonirvin6782 2 года назад

Yup I’m at this point now so thanks for this video a few years later! Lol!

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 2 года назад

Just doing my civic duty 😂 🙌

@jasonirvin6782 2 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD greatly appreciated! Just followed u on insta too I’ll tag ya when I start this break in process! Should be out the shop tomorrow !

@johnweyer1662 3 года назад

Whats up JL life yo just got the same gears and stoked.

@johnweyer1662 3 года назад

I have a manual with centerforce clutch it should be a beast when new gears are installed. Would love to wheel with you.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

Which state u in?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

Gears are life changing offroad!

@dnewty 3 года назад

When you are driving to break the gears in can you be in 2wd or do you have to be in 4wd?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

It works better in 4wd… try to stay on straight roads… turning in 4wd isn’t pleasant

@jeepzentoks542 4 года назад

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking of regearing as well. But now I have think about it more because my jeep is my daily driver. And have to get on the freeway to get to work. 😭 what to do.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

What gear/ tire size u currently at? Re gearing ain’t cheap... a lot of questions come up.. how long I planning on keeping the jeep.. how often do u drive it.. what kind of any off-roading are you planning on.. 😂 so many things it could easily be another video

@jeepzentoks542 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I currently have 33' tire. As for gear not sure. It's a stock 2013 jk manual transmission. I want to get 37' tires.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Currently being on 33s... u should be fine. If u decide to get wild and put 37s on... u need to regear 😂

@jeepzentoks542 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD that's the thing I want 37' that is why I want to regear lol. All in due time I guess😂👍

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Yes sir... all in good time 😂 Thts what I keep teling mysef

@stevegreen245 4 года назад

I feel the pain on the cost. I have a Toyota FJ and revaluation gears as well. But Toyota's cost 2300.00 everything is more on Toyota. But I love the new gears

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Thts strange.. I hear working on the Toyota 3rd member is worlds easier then Jeeps 😂 Being geared correctly is nice hahaha

@johnradan8867 2 года назад

Thanks for getting back to me so fast! So use 4 wheel high for the entire 500 mile break in?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 2 года назад

Is your fad still engaged?

@jthor8373 2 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I been wanting to know this too. I still have my FAD(front axle disconnect) so I was wondering if I would have to engage in 4WD- 4HI for city driving to apply some load and properly break-in the front axle gears since the front driveshaft don't spin under normal use in 2WD. I don't see this getting mentioned on other videos regarding gears. They often forget the new JL/JT have the FAD. Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

@JustinKingOffroad 4 года назад

i'm honestly surprised you did 5.13, it seems like with the new 8 speed trans in the JL they play well at 4.88 with the 37 crowd. it's the happy medium (so it seems)

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Having tht 8speed... 5.13s are great... Iv heard 4.88s also been working great for people... tht the rpm difference is just a few hundred.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

I rather have more performance then onroad 😉

@JustinKingOffroad 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD that does indeed make sense. Either one gets you into 2nd overdrive on the highway. It was so windy coming out from Colorado we had to keep our speeds down to 70 or less anyway.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Lol I mean... it’s close to The sped limit lol

@fretless05 4 года назад

OK, just curious; you explained how gearing can effect torque for getting over obstacles, but what does it do to performance on the road? Doe sit improve/hurt gas mileage, increase/decrease acceleration, increase/decrease max cargo, etc.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Yea... be happy to answer y I neglected all tht... this video was not a ‘why you should regear’ video... more so focused on the break in... I touched on low end torque because a lot of videos mention it... but never really explain what it means... I’d be happy to make a video about why you should regear and touch on all those topics for ya...

@fretless05 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD It would be great appreciated. I am in the process of getting a Diesel Wrangler Willys and suspect the low end torque might be used to greater effect with (slightly) larger tires but want to understand what I'm getting as well as giving up if I regear when I (inevitably) lift and go bigger.

@LarryRichelli 2 года назад

@@fretless05 If you are ordering a new wrangler there is a package now with 35" tires and 456 gears. All I can say is wow!

@rockhumper8843 4 года назад

When you bought your jeep did you break that in 🤔? This is great info for the masses . I applaud the diff cover upgrades well worth the money.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

No... but fun fact... the factory breaks the gears in with a fancy machine Cheap insurance is my opinion on it... $100 vs potentially $1000 🤷‍♂️😂

@GoneAgain-Outdoors 7 месяцев назад

Did you have to flash the computer for 513’s?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 7 месяцев назад

Yes, if you want it to shift properly… that is a must. I used the tazer

@dancobin1985 3 года назад

If I traveled a few hours to get this done, could I just drive for 30 minutes and let it sit for an hour then rinse/repeat?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

An hour is probably more then needed... for tht initial break in.. 20 min on... 20-30 min off would plenty

@dancobin1985 3 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD thank you

@DELTRANIO99 3 года назад

Great vid,,,Do new gears make a slight noise at first then go away after break in ?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

It can.... what kind of noise are you hearing??

@DELTRANIO99 3 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD Just a slight humming at light throttle when coasting around 45 ,The gears had a excellent gear pattern

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

They can.... get through the break in... and re-examine

@DELTRANIO99 3 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD Thank you

@VileMisanthropy 3 года назад

Do they break the gears in for the factory?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

Actually, yes, they do. They have a machine that puts the gears under load and breaks them in before they ship em out

@OffroadChefs 4 года назад

Awesome man! Yep break in sucks.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

True true... so boring ...

@a1racer441 4 месяца назад

Don’t get me wrong nothing is bad about doing this but when we buy a brand new 60k plus vehicle do we spend time breaking in gears? I think breaking in New Years is great and all but probably just driving normally and changing the oil would be good enough.

@asylumsys 2 года назад

What’s the difference of putting on new gears. And gears from factory regarding breaking them in they never say you got to break them on o new vehicle I’m just asking cause I don’t know the difference

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 2 года назад

No, the manufacturers have fancy machines that break the axles in before shipping the vehicle out

@asylumsys 2 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD tks. I’m new to all this.

@hungvu3880 2 года назад

Do you have to reprogram after the regear?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 2 года назад

If you want your shift points at the right spot… yes

@WranglerAddiction 4 года назад

Well the issue how you break in the front gears if you're still on stock front axle with FAD since the pinion is not spinning ?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Lmao.... u know... I didn’t even think about the fad 😬😂 GOTta have the gears turning.... means gonna need to be in 4wd high during break in. DAMMIT... Iv been fadless for the last year+ didn’t even think about it

@WranglerAddiction 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD that's gonna be an issue to be driving in 4wd on paved roads for days 🤣

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Alternative is u prematurely break the r/p and start over. I’d say find a long straight stretch of road to do it on. I mean deleting the fad has its benefits 🤷‍♂️

@JustinKingOffroad 4 года назад

long straightaway with the jeep in 4 high, shouldn't be too big of an issue. but even with the FAD, doesn't that driver side tire still turn the ring? maybe not... i never thought about it.

@WranglerAddiction 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD yeah you just have to find a straight road and go back to 2wd on sharp turns , i got 1 piece rcv on my new front axle but for the people on stock axles gonna have to deal with it i guess lol

@TheRambler-pz1gx 6 месяцев назад

For all of you E-locker owners out there you will want to put very strong magnets on the diff dover where the fluid is spinning around inside. The E-lockers use magnets, and the metal fines from break in will get inside the locker magnet. External magnets catches most of these fines, so your locker will live a long life.

@puckerfactoroffroad1326 3 года назад

Really the only special tools are a set of calipers for shim measuring($50 or less) a press ($150 at harbor freight) and a dial indicator($50). You can spend the big bucks and get a claim shell bearing puller for $300 or so but you can also just cut the bearings off. People will tell you its cheaper to take it to a shop..... but id rather spend up to $550 in tools that I get to keep and use than pay thousands on labor. I also don't trust shops either. Im very rarely happy with the work I've had other people do. If something goes wrong I'd rather it be on me, not someone else.

@scottray666 4 месяца назад

I'm in the middle of having gears and a posi put in my truck.It has been a nightmare. I paid 1,200 for all the parts. Took it to a shop they charge me $800 to put it in, which was the cheapest that I could find in my area. I had to wait 2 weeks .went and picked the truck up and it was howling so bad I turned right back around and took it straight back to the shop. They then tried to blame it on the drive shaft.7 more weeks and I'm still waiting.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 месяца назад

Sorry to hear that my friend… gears are one of those things that have to be exact… you have such small room for error. Gears are something I encourage people to go to a quality shop to do… that will stand behind their work…to avoid the headaches you are dealing with

@isaacsaiz6934 4 года назад

Been watching your videos love them! I live in Albuquerque who is the guy you took it to? Need my gears done and if your friend wants some business I'd love to get mine done?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

NM Gear and Clutch is a great shop for regearing. The owner is an honest dude and will make sure things are done right.

@isaacsaiz6934 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD thank you man! Love the vids keep them coming

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

🙌🙌🙌 appreciate it brother! No plans on stopping!!

@danielmelton5573 3 года назад

So did you go offroad during the 1000 mile portion of your break in? Just curious.. I'm at that point and have a trip coming up to Moab.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

After 500 miles u can go offroad again.. just make sure u change the fluid first... then again at 1000... 🙌🙌🙌 have a safe trip my friend! Moab is a blast!

@OverlandAddiction-qj1cn 14 дней назад

did you drive it in 4x4 for break in?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 14 дней назад

On straight ways and below 60mph

@jdsrcs8061 4 года назад

Breaking a ring and pinion sucks!!!!! I did it in the rear of my YJ and had to replace everything.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

It’s just so much work... time and money... 😬😬😬

@FROSTY420692002 3 года назад

Why Do we drive on two wheel only and not 4 x 4 if both front and rear get replaced for break in period

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

I suggest going in 4... just switch it on straight ways... sharp turns switch back to 2

@FROSTY420692002 3 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD can i drive highway speeds 4x4 for 30 min then let it rest for 30min to properly break in the fronts

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

Long as it’s 65mph or less

@FROSTY420692002 3 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD as soon as I engaged to 4x4 it’s making a clicking sound , is that the metal shavings that’s beginning to have?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

@@FROSTY420692002 doubtful,

@Mickale-Moranis 4 года назад

It would be better to explain that the expectation of the thickness of the flange on the cover is similar to the geo-shape of the cover itself. And the amount of fluid is dependent on the size of the cover as well, need to fill to the bottom of the tube (inner diameter) cause that's where the axle seal is located. (Want to be able to pull a shaft and not have fluid drain into the tube where potentially, you can scrape dirt back in when reinstalling shaft.)

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Yes those are valid points... the things I always leave out when I don’t write out my ideas on videos 😬 These have been designed to hold two quarts of oil.. I spoke to the owner of cavfab about em... Thanks for holding me to a high standard friend.. will only help make me better... thanks

@Mickale-Moranis 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD Not holding you to a level at all...just my own experience.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

No, constructive criticisms help me look at videos more... otherwise I wouldn’t improve.. I appreciate it man.. not tryna sound like an ass 😂 sometimes glaze over things I SHOULD have discussed.

@xinwu1189 4 года назад

hey. just wonder do u review Jeep accessories ?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Depending on what it is.. yes

@xinwu1189 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD cargo mat trunk liner, front door storage pockets and jeep cargo net. can I have your email pls?

@xinwu1189 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD my company tries to promote the brand.

@jasondevereaux3369 4 года назад

Lmao. YOU were stressed???!!??!!! Hell...it wasn't even you're jeep you were working on. Lol. Those covers are beefy as hell. Good video moses

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Lol why were u stressed.. u just got to watch 😂😂😂😂😂😂😘 How are the gears holding up? 😂😂😂

@jasondevereaux3369 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD still driving. But...then again I only drive about 60 miles a week. Lol. Cant drive at all for next few days so....GREAT 😂😂

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Lmao... y’all locked down?

@jasondevereaux3369 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD ummmm...my stress came from watching slightly less qualified individual tearing gears out of my jeep!! Perhaps a video on string and straw method???? Lol

@jasondevereaux3369 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD no...cant go wheeling. Bought a mountain bike. 15 min of riding...crashed. emergency room visit. Impaled by tree branch. 👍👍 good times

@ethangilbert9962 3 года назад

Should watch mr. Banks rerun video on why aftermarket covers are shit but great video I learned a lot

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

Iv seen it, and I agree with him…. My decision was more on protection from rocks… being tht I like to rock crawl my rig… tht thin sheet metal cover gets dented…. My gears gonna blow up.

@Dr_Flankensteinn 4 года назад

What did it cost complete?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Gears cost about me about $800. I had a friend do the install and he did it super cheap for me.. $600 in labor... Expect to spend twice that at most shops

@Dr_Flankensteinn 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD Its about $2000 here complete!

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

With parts included.. Thts not horrible

@TJrubicon 4 года назад

Yeah what. I used dana spicer gears to regear. Drove 30 min. Let it cool. Drove another 30 min home. Drove it 500km and changed oil and good to go......

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

On it! 🙌

@matthewhatton3637 4 года назад

I cheated and went and got me one of them pump lids that screws to the jug and you just pump it 🤙

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Lol we did tht one with mistys... guess ours was defective.. it pumped everywhere BUT the diff lol...

@matthewhatton3637 4 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD 😂🤣

@jeffrypresutti3139 4 года назад

Gear head also.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

I wouldn’t say I’m a gear head... I’m still learning...

@capitansangre 4 года назад

That boy thick!

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

😂 I like em thicc.... I like em chunky.... 😂😂😂

@capitansangre 4 года назад

JL LIFE OFFROAD yeah I need to get some thicker dif plates, every time I hear scraping I think the worst. Thought I had busted one in Moab but got lucky

@maxwelding4828 4 года назад

A stainless steel brush is the easiest way to get metal shavings off of magnets!

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 4 года назад

Great tip... I’ll give tht a try next fluid change

@spotless624 3 года назад

was there any noise on break in ??? god dam it. i just put gears in and the back is singing!! haaa

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

Some noise can be normal… a lot of noise… I’d be concerned

@spotless624 3 года назад

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD yea... i know im in denile . the whin starts at 57 mph goes to 65 mph. then becomes very fant. but it is still there.. now i have 300 miles on these gears. when i remove it do you think i can still get away with redoing the pinion depth and reusing everything?

@verne4336 2 года назад

@@spotless624 Yes redo pinion depth take time to get the best pattern you can, I know it can take a couple days. Break-in a second time and it will be fine.

@spotless624 2 года назад

@@verne4336 hello... this was a while ago... so what i did . i put back in factory shim .. I rolled the dice.. it turned out to be ... .086 .. and now its 6 thousand miles later.. what happens is at 58-62 mph i can hear a whinn... 65 to about 96 its ok... then around 106 it starts to whinn again.. the whinn at 60 mph is tolerable, if the radio is on you dont really notice it. I'm living with it .. in a few weeks im going to change the diff fluid and check for metal..

@cherokeeoff-road2158 3 года назад

1:27🤣🤣🤣

@jayr.1523 Год назад

I travel for work for long miles and the first 100 miles I have to drive under 45 mph on a hwy??😂😂

@shirleyewing7304 Год назад

Amsoil

@user-gw7sh6mn5h 7 месяцев назад

Then why don't you have to do this with a new car ?😅

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 7 месяцев назад

It’s done during the factory process

@trigun890 3 года назад

Don't use yukon. Shit will break within a week

@johnradan8867 2 года назад

Sorry I'm a beginner, fad?

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 2 года назад

Front axle discount, it saves a little bit in gas and wear. I’m assuming it’s still in there, so in tht case you absolutely need to be in 4x4 for the break in

@trigun890 3 года назад

See this is the bullshit I don't believe at all. You're telling me you have to baby new gears yet when you buy a new vehicle you don't have to worry about that. If you have to baby it then that means it's shit.

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

They have a machine at factory tht puts the gears under load during production and breaks them in before they even ship