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cochino12 · 07-17-2003, 11:52 AM

Im ordering some new rear gears and I got a really good deal lined up on some richmond, but I hear they are junk. Any truth to that. Just looking for some more input. thnks

smokekiki · 07-17-2003, 12:18 PM

Can't say that I've heard that.

Tx Firefighter · 07-17-2003, 12:46 PM

Richmond..........junk............Thats new to me

jays68yak · 07-17-2003, 01:03 PM

I heard that some richmond gears were soft, but i dont know either way.

NSANE68!!! · 07-17-2003, 01:22 PM

Richmond, no probs here

cochino12 · 07-17-2003, 01:28 PM

maybe the guy just didn't sell richmond and wanted me to buy a diffrent brand. He said they were really loud?

Tx Firefighter · 07-17-2003, 01:52 PM

Soft rear end gears are not necessarily a bad thing.

Some gear sets are available in normal and soft versions. The normal ones last a long time. The soft ones are for high shock, high horsepower applications. A hard gear will be brittle and tend to chip teeth under extreme shock loads ie. slicks and 1/4 mile launches. The gear companies make softer gears for this reason. They may not last as long, but they won't break as easily.

It's all about getting the right gear for the application.

cochino12 · 07-17-2003, 03:43 PM

Anyone hear of u.s. gear?

cableguy0 · 07-17-2003, 05:35 PM

ok heres the deal on rear gears most of them are really good but some ratios do make noise from different companies. they arent making noise because they are junk they are making noise because every ratio is cut on the same angle unlike factory gears which are cut to be quiet

*72longbed* · 07-17-2003, 06:38 PM

this to share, installed a set of Yukon 3.23 in my 14 bolt full floater before going to 3.73 factory gear set and had absolutely no noise, or problems whatsoever. Got them from Randy's Ring and Pinion.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-17-2003, 06:40 PM

I will second that on the yukon gear's I run 4:11 's in my v-8 powered toyota pick-up.... No problem's

72 CustomCamper · 07-18-2003, 01:33 AM

I had a set of Richmond's in an old Bronco and a set in my Toyota. I think they are JUNK broke both sets...

Chuck

VTKidder · 07-18-2003, 07:03 AM

Richmond's been around since Christ was a Corporal....never heard anything bad about them. Noisewise, as long as you have the right shim between the pinion gear and bearing, and the correct preload on the internals, mesh should be good, and this noise should also be mininmal...

The ZZ4 you've got in there has got some ponies for sure, but you aren't pushing 600 horses and trying to get the front in the air. No need for something race inspired IMO....

crazy longhorn · 07-18-2003, 10:21 AM

I have Richmond 4.10s in the longhorn, & havent had any problems with them.......they have been run pretty hard too! Good luck,crazyL

cochino12 · 07-18-2003, 10:31 AM

I ordered the richmond 4:10's and an eaton posi!!! Hope to have it all in by next weekend for truckfest. Anyone know if there is a break in period on gears?

VTKidder · 07-18-2003, 10:48 AM

From what I have read....drive nice and easy for the first 20 miles or so, then park the rig. Let things sit and completely cool down to cold iron. Then for the first 500 miles or so, drive very conservatively, then pull the cover, drain the oil and give a quick visual inspection. Put all back together, then hammer down.

**COBALT** · 07-18-2003, 11:56 AM

Yukon 3.90's for my HO52 10 bolt corp. axle and eaton carrier using a detroit locker. I got it through These Guys.

I've heard some complaints about Richmond, but I'd like to see proof that they're "loud" or "soft" before I'd put them down. Everyone I know personally who run them are happy as hell.

I think price, warranty, availability, and history are the three factors - not just complaints.

72MARIO · 07-18-2003, 05:09 PM

I have Baer Gears brand new never drove on them yet. I have heard that there are a good company.

jef5150 · 07-18-2003, 05:38 PM

http://www.richmondgear.com/01instructions.html.......break in is near the bottom.....jeff

casey · 07-18-2003, 06:24 PM

my son put a set in his 5.0 mustang, never had it long enough to see how durable they are, but they were noisy

07-17-2003, 11:52 AM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	what brand do you run? Im ordering some new rear gears and I got a really good deal lined up on some richmond, but I hear they are junk. Any truth to that. Just looking for some more input. thnks __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-17-2003, 12:18 PM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Can't say that I've heard that. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

07-17-2003, 01:03 PM	#4
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,454	I heard that some richmond gears were soft, but i dont know either way. __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

07-17-2003, 01:22 PM	#5
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Richmond, no probs here __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

07-17-2003, 01:28 PM	#6
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	maybe the guy just didn't sell richmond and wanted me to buy a diffrent brand. He said they were really loud? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-17-2003, 12:46 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Richmond..........junk............Thats new to me

07-17-2003, 01:52 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Soft rear end gears are not necessarily a bad thing. Some gear sets are available in normal and soft versions. The normal ones last a long time. The soft ones are for high shock, high horsepower applications. A hard gear will be brittle and tend to chip teeth under extreme shock loads ie. slicks and 1/4 mile launches. The gear companies make softer gears for this reason. They may not last as long, but they won't break as easily. It's all about getting the right gear for the application.

07-17-2003, 03:43 PM	#8
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Anyone hear of u.s. gear? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-17-2003, 05:35 PM	#9
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	ok heres the deal on rear gears most of them are really good but some ratios do make noise from different companies. they arent making noise because they are junk they are making noise because every ratio is cut on the same angle unlike factory gears which are cut to be quiet __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

07-17-2003, 06:38 PM	#10
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Rear Gears this to share, installed a set of Yukon 3.23 in my 14 bolt full floater before going to 3.73 factory gear set and had absolutely no noise, or problems whatsoever. Got them from Randy's Ring and Pinion.

07-17-2003, 06:40 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	I will second that on the yukon gear's I run 4:11 's in my v-8 powered toyota pick-up.... No problem's __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-18-2003, 01:33 AM	#12
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	I had a set of Richmond's in an old Bronco and a set in my Toyota. I think they are JUNK broke both sets... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

07-18-2003, 07:03 AM	#13
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Richmond's been around since Christ was a Corporal....never heard anything bad about them. Noisewise, as long as you have the right shim between the pinion gear and bearing, and the correct preload on the internals, mesh should be good, and this noise should also be mininmal... The ZZ4 you've got in there has got some ponies for sure, but you aren't pushing 600 horses and trying to get the front in the air. No need for something race inspired IMO....

07-18-2003, 10:21 AM	#14
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	I have Richmond 4.10s in the longhorn, & havent had any problems with them.......they have been run pretty hard too! Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-18-2003, 10:31 AM	#15
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	I ordered the richmond 4:10's and an eaton posi!!! Hope to have it all in by next weekend for truckfest. Anyone know if there is a break in period on gears? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually



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07-18-2003, 10:48 AM	#16
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	From what I have read....drive nice and easy for the first 20 miles or so, then park the rig. Let things sit and completely cool down to cold iron. Then for the first 500 miles or so, drive very conservatively, then pull the cover, drain the oil and give a quick visual inspection. Put all back together, then hammer down.

07-18-2003, 11:56 AM	#17
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Yukon 3.90's for my HO52 10 bolt corp. axle and eaton carrier using a detroit locker. I got it through These Guys. I've heard some complaints about Richmond, but I'd like to see proof that they're "loud" or "soft" before I'd put them down. Everyone I know personally who run them are happy as hell. I think price, warranty, availability, and history are the three factors - not just complaints. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

07-18-2003, 05:09 PM	#18
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I have Baer Gears brand new never drove on them yet. I have heard that there are a good company. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-18-2003, 05:38 PM	#19
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	http://www.richmondgear.com/01instructions.html.......break in is near the bottom.....jeff

07-18-2003, 06:24 PM	#20
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	my son put a set in his 5.0 mustang, never had it long enough to see how durable they are, but they were noisy

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