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Hupperware · 12-16-2003, 02:42 PM

I've heard bad things about Yukon... what is the best R&P to get for a 14B rear and a D44 front? (4.88)

Tuffjarhed · 12-16-2003, 03:08 PM

I'd go with a 14 bolt 4.88 set and a Dana 44 4.88, as well

Seriously, though, just call a company and make sure the R&P are made here in the good ol USA, and get a good install set.

RCKRATZ · 12-16-2003, 03:24 PM

spicer

66CJdean · 12-16-2003, 03:38 PM

It does matter but since the 14b is so overkill does it really matter? Not sure so good question.

sw99 · 12-16-2003, 04:12 PM

Do a search, there is tons of good info about Yukon too. Some yukon shit is actual spicer r&p.

marc15663 · 12-16-2003, 09:10 PM

My rear thirdmember is from Randys and has Yukon gears and aside from being noisy i havnt had any problems with them, but what 5.43 gears are going to run at a wisper. Ive also heard good things about their axles too.
marc

spectra · 12-17-2003, 12:16 AM

Just bought a set of 5.38 tonight from Mike at www.completeoffroad.com. Talked with him on the phone and he gets all his stuff from Randys. I bought two sets of spicer for 298.00 that is cheaper than randys wanted. I have run into this before when the supplier is more than a little shop that buys it direct from them. Good luck!

gtidrivr · 12-17-2003, 12:25 AM

I have a good frien of mine that bought a set of 4.88 yukons for his 14bolt and w/ 4 trips on them, completely stripped the teeth off the pinion... FWIW??

White CJ7 · 12-17-2003, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gtidrivr
I have a good frien of mine that bought a set of 4.88 yukons for his 14bolt and w/ 4 trips on them, completely stripped the teeth off the pinion... FWIW??

That could be from a bad install?

rckjeep98 · 12-17-2003, 12:19 PM

The best brands i've heard good things about are spicer, precision, an sierra.

JJSBADYJ · 12-17-2003, 12:26 PM

I got a set from Precision Gear(5.13) for my HP D44,14B. I havent driven on them yet but they have gotten some decent reviews when I searched. Also try U.S Gear. Try to stay away from Yukon or whatever cheap gears 4WPW is pushing. Remember you get what you pay for with gears(ie, cheap gears are cheaply made). Cheap gears may be cheap at first but the cost of pre mature replacement will cost you more in the long run, even with the lifetime warranty the cost of down time,shop time is more than the cost of good gears the first time. Just my .02

JJ

xjaz · 12-17-2003, 01:41 PM

I've heard bad things about USGear too. IMO go with Spicer if it's for a Dana axle. Yukon is whatever Randy's feels is best for that application, and are often just Spicer gears.

gtidrivr · 12-18-2003, 02:13 AM

Quote:

That could be from a bad install?

Yeah I know... but it wasnt. Guess I should have stated that first.

mikesimpson · 12-18-2003, 06:19 AM

Whatever comes with a lifetime guaranty / warranty.

ducmon900 · 12-18-2003, 07:33 AM

I did this same search last spring and the answers I came up with were dana gears for dana diffs and us gear for everything else. I bought my stuff from complete off road, gears and one detroit, he was cheaper than everybody else and he will deal so don't be afraid to ask him for his best price.

OkLaHoMaYJ · 12-18-2003, 07:38 AM

Ive had yukon gears for 2 years now. Had 4.56's then 5.13's. I hear more shit about Genuine Gear or whatever the hell 4 wheel parts sells. Ive seen 2 of those gears explode both were in toyota 8''s.

12-16-2003, 02:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hupperware Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18919 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 13	Best ring and pinion? I've heard bad things about Yukon... what is the best R&P to get for a 14B rear and a D44 front? (4.88)

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Tuffjarhed AKA Topper Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14368 Location: Ft Wayne, IN. Posts: 658	I'd go with a 14 bolt 4.88 set and a Dana 44 4.88, as well Seriously, though, just call a company and make sure the R&P are made here in the good ol USA, and get a good install set. __________________ NEVER FORGET 9/11!!!!! Hung like Einstein, smart as a horse.

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RCKRATZ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2485 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 2,964	spicer __________________ Keith Ratzburg aka "El Rolo" Friends of Fordyce-Director

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sw99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15049 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,702	Do a search, there is tons of good info about Yukon too. Some yukon shit is actual spicer r&p. __________________ 1986 K30

12-16-2003, 09:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
marc15663 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 18832 Location: Graham, Wa Posts: 16	My rear thirdmember is from Randys and has Yukon gears and aside from being noisy i havnt had any problems with them, but what 5.43 gears are going to run at a wisper. Ive also heard good things about their axles too. marc __________________ 91' Cherokee on dual 9's and 38.5's.

12-17-2003, 12:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
spectra Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25037 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 154	Just bought a set of 5.38 tonight from Mike at www.completeoffroad.com. Talked with him on the phone and he gets all his stuff from Randys. I bought two sets of spicer for 298.00 that is cheaper than randys wanted. I have run into this before when the supplier is more than a little shop that buys it direct from them. Good luck!

12-17-2003, 12:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
gtidrivr Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19379 Location: salt lake city, utah Posts: 290	I have a good frien of mine that bought a set of 4.88 yukons for his 14bolt and w/ 4 trips on them, completely stripped the teeth off the pinion... FWIW??

12-17-2003, 12:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
rckjeep98 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21882 Location: Folsom Posts: 111	The best brands i've heard good things about are spicer, precision, an sierra.

12-17-2003, 12:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
JJSBADYJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14155 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,452	I got a set from Precision Gear(5.13) for my HP D44,14B. I havent driven on them yet but they have gotten some decent reviews when I searched. Also try U.S Gear. Try to stay away from Yukon or whatever cheap gears 4WPW is pushing. Remember you get what you pay for with gears(ie, cheap gears are cheaply made). Cheap gears may be cheap at first but the cost of pre mature replacement will cost you more in the long run, even with the lifetime warranty the cost of down time,shop time is more than the cost of good gears the first time. Just my .02 JJ __________________ J & W Auto Wreckers 8626 Antelope No Rd Antelope CA, 95843 Call us toll free: 800-924-9732

12-17-2003, 01:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
xjaz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22681 Location: Junction City, KS Posts: 228	I've heard bad things about USGear too. IMO go with Spicer if it's for a Dana axle. Yukon is whatever Randy's feels is best for that application, and are often just Spicer gears. __________________ 88 MJ/2.5L MPI/AX-15/D30/8.8 UNDER THE KNIFE! 93 FZJ80/1" lift/285s/4.56s/eLockers

12-18-2003, 06:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
mikesimpson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22966 Location: Bainbridge, OH Posts: 269	Whatever comes with a lifetime guaranty / warranty. __________________ 1967 CJ5, 1992 YJ, 2000 XJ, 2006 Commander

12-18-2003, 07:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
ducmon900 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17253 Location: michigan Posts: 40	I did this same search last spring and the answers I came up with were dana gears for dana diffs and us gear for everything else. I bought my stuff from complete off road, gears and one detroit, he was cheaper than everybody else and he will deal so don't be afraid to ask him for his best price.

12-18-2003, 07:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
OkLaHoMaYJ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17969 Location: Denver Posts: 2,046	Ive had yukon gears for 2 years now. Had 4.56's then 5.13's. I hear more shit about Genuine Gear or whatever the hell 4 wheel parts sells. Ive seen 2 of those gears explode both were in toyota 8''s. __________________ 2012 F150 FX4 EcoBoost - Wanting a built LJ/JKUR

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