07-21-2020, 02:23 AM
I'm getting older, but vaguely recall from a class on differentials back in the 1980's that a pattern close to the inside of the ring gear is stronger but has a tendency to cause noise. And when you coast the ring gear tries to pull the pinion gear closer to it and walk the pattern to the inside. I haven't done enough of these to go by experience. So when things don't look textbook perfect I don't know what to do. I got them from Summit Racing, I think I'll have them exchanged. If the next set is the same, I'll use them.
I've researched reviews on different brands of ring and pinion gears and the consensus is basically avoid the value lines regardless of brand. For every bad experience of a brand, there is always a good experience. But, from people that do this for a living, they always seem to say, use OEM if possible, for aftermarket it's a gamble whether or not you get a good set. From what I understand, there are only a few ring and pinion gear mfgs in the world, U.S. gear being about the only U.S. mfg. All brands buy from these mfgs. then inspect them and determine which sets go into their value line boxes and which set goes into their upper end boxes.
I know MustangMike has had good luck with Yukon gears. But, those are usually at least $100 more than other brands. Plus, Yukon buys from the same mfgs. as the others. Motive's performance line of gears, made in Italy, I've had good luck with. Just thought I'd try a U.S. made gear this time around.
I've researched reviews on different brands of ring and pinion gears and the consensus is basically avoid the value lines regardless of brand. For every bad experience of a brand, there is always a good experience. But, from people that do this for a living, they always seem to say, use OEM if possible, for aftermarket it's a gamble whether or not you get a good set. From what I understand, there are only a few ring and pinion gear mfgs in the world, U.S. gear being about the only U.S. mfg. All brands buy from these mfgs. then inspect them and determine which sets go into their value line boxes and which set goes into their upper end boxes.
I know MustangMike has had good luck with Yukon gears. But, those are usually at least $100 more than other brands. Plus, Yukon buys from the same mfgs. as the others. Motive's performance line of gears, made in Italy, I've had good luck with. Just thought I'd try a U.S. made gear this time around.