2018 gearing question
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FallonJeeper
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Went back and re-read your post. You're looking to possibly regear your 2018 that you haven't purchased yet.
Kind of need to know what you're getting and what size tires you plan to use.
Kind of need to know what you're getting and what size tires you plan to use.
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FallonJeeper
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We did the same setup (4.88 and 37"), on our 2016 JKUR automatic, last year. I'll have to check the receipt to see if we paid for the master kit.
FallonJeeper
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I would tend to agree. However, I'm sure somebody will disagree.
If you don't do the master kit, the worst that could happen is gear oil leak? Then you could spend the money you saved on parts and labor to resolve the issue.
The best that could happen is you'd save money and you have no premature issues.
If you don't do the master kit, the worst that could happen is gear oil leak? Then you could spend the money you saved on parts and labor to resolve the issue.
The best that could happen is you'd save money and you have no premature issues.
WJCO
Meme King
You can get by without the master rebuilt kit, however, you'll need a new pinion seal and crush sleeve no matter what. You risk damaging the inner pinion bearing while pulling it off, so have one of those on hand that is the EXACT same bearing as the proper race will be in the housing still. Might as well get an inner pinion bearing and race ahead of time.
Even if you install the gears without changing anything else, sometimes you still have to make adjustments so you might as well have the rebuild kit on hand. Worst case scenario, you can resell the carrier bearings and races on eBay. Contact Exodus Jeeps, they have some good pricing on gears and bearing kits.
Even if you install the gears without changing anything else, sometimes you still have to make adjustments so you might as well have the rebuild kit on hand. Worst case scenario, you can resell the carrier bearings and races on eBay. Contact Exodus Jeeps, they have some good pricing on gears and bearing kits.
Exodus 4x4
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Gear work isn’t something to be cheap on. Spend the extra money and get the master kits. If the shop screws up your pinion bearings trying to remove them then you’ll be stuck spending that money anyways.
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JKDream
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I've had gears done 3 times in my current JK, never needed a master install kit. I'm at 50k miles now.
You really don't need it if your Jeep is new. Any competent shop should be able to get the old bearings out without damage.
jorgelrod
Hooked
^^^^^ This