Just a few more weeks until I get back from Iraq so I’m starting to get parts ordered so they will be waiting for me when I get home. Right now I’m a little stuck on the 4.56 gears I want to get. I’m looking at prices but I was curious if anyone had any recommendations or brands to stay away from? I’ve seen huge price variations from ones on the web and OEM through dealers. I can’t really get much information from the vendors on them so just trying to see what you all think. Thanks!

 

Genuine Gear, Yukon, or Motives are the only gears I'd put into my truck. I'm running Genuines now, simply because I got the best price at the time, and they have a lifetime warranty. All three make good gears, and the other brands just don't have the reputation of those three.

 

Thanks Pyro!

 

I don't think anybody makes a bad gear set. I've heard horror stories over the years about every brand out there, and I've known guys with every brand had them last for the life of their trucks and never have a hint of a whine.
It's all about the install, Jimbo. Get you a set of gears, Genuines, Yukon, Motives, Richmond & Precision are all good, then buy the master install kit and make sure it uses Timken bearings (best by far) and then DO NOT skimp on the install. Pay a bit extra for a shop that specializes in axle work and has an installer who has a LOT of experience setting gears...

 

^^^^ Only thing about Richmond is that they make 2 different styles. One for street and one for track. Make sure you get the street version because track gears are very soft and are meant to be forgiving. Besides they don't last as long.
Street gears use a diff compound and are meant for the daily grind.(figuratively speaking..lol) i know of Richmond that does this because when i bought gears for my mustang I went throught all that. Not sure if any of the other brands do the same thing????
Anyways, it's just something to keep an eye out for.
Just remember if you have 4wd your gear cost is going to be double as you MUST change the front as well or else kaboom on your transmission or transfercase.

 

Thanks Hammer and Dirtydog,
I have a hookup at a dealership that’s going to do the gears for me. No charge for labor, I just have to provide all the parts or buy the OEM stuff from them. I’m already tracking on needing to do both gears but thanks for the heads up.
I did notice that there were a few different types of the same gear from a few of the places I was looking at. I was wondering what the difference was but that clears it up.
Thanks again you guys!