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02-17-2010, 02:14 PM
yournamehere018

I am really impressed by how fast the shipping is. I ordered on Tuesday with the free shipping and the delivery date is Thursday. That's really good for a 55 pound box from Tennessee to Texas.
02-21-2010, 03:51 PM
rmagni

Will I have to have my computer reprogrammed after the gear swap?
02-21-2010, 03:59 PM
WARLOCK

Yes so your speedo isnt off.
02-21-2010, 06:54 PM
Z'06

Quote:

Originally Posted by RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Hello, the AAM gears are $199.99, but not available in the 4.30 ratio. The 4.30 Motives are also on backorder. We have Yukon and USA Standard 4.30's available.

Thanks!

Ron - with AAM not being available in 4.30, what would be your top recommendation out of Motive, Yukon, and USA Standard for a 4.30?

Also, what are your views about gear break-in periods?

Thanks!
02-21-2010, 09:35 PM
skeet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z'06

Ron - with AAM not being available in 4.30, what would be your top recommendation out of Motive, Yukon, and USA Standard for a 4.30?

Also, what are your views about gear break-in periods?

Thanks!

just to let ya know i went with USA_S gears so far so good, i have beat on them for the last few weeks and theyre holding up great!!
02-21-2010, 10:19 PM
foggy

I just ordered Yukon 4.88 gears for front and rear. Randy
02-22-2010, 12:21 PM
mwbrannen

which locker would be the best to hold up against nitrous.. i have heard horror stories about the crappy g80 and might as well start shopping now. .
02-22-2010, 12:26 PM
RedHeartbeat

Best is probably the detroit locker but 2nd best and most affordable would most likely be the detroit truetrac.
02-23-2010, 08:32 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z'06

Ron - with AAM not being available in 4.30, what would be your top recommendation out of Motive, Yukon, and USA Standard for a 4.30?

Also, what are your views about gear break-in periods?

Thanks!

Hi, well, all three gears are made of the same 8620 steel, so strength will be the same. For the most part the Yukon's are the quietest running gears besides AAM. The break-in procedure is very important. The main thing is not to build to much heat into the gears. The first 500 miles should consist of short trips with a cool down period every 15-25 miles. You should not tow anything for the first 500 miles. The oil should also be changed after the 500 mile break-in period.

Thanks, Ron
02-23-2010, 08:34 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by foggy

I just ordered Yukon 4.88 gears for front and rear. Randy

Thanks for the order Randy!
02-23-2010, 08:39 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwbrannen

which locker would be the best to hold up against nitrous.. i have heard horror stories about the crappy g80 and might as well start shopping now. .

Hi, for a street truck I usually recommend a Detroit Truetrac or Yukon Duragrip. The factory gov-loks are very weak and won't last long in a high performance application.

Thanks!
02-24-2010, 06:44 PM
foggy

I received my order today. Thanks for the quick shipping!
1 box did look like it was ran over by a forklift before it was packed for shipping, but the gears looked alright. I'll take a closer look at them tomorrow.
02-26-2010, 09:20 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by foggy

I received my order today. Thanks for the quick shipping!
1 box did look like it was ran over by a forklift before it was packed for shipping, but the gears looked alright. I'll take a closer look at them tomorrow.

Ok, let me know if there are any problems, we will get you taken care of right away.

Thanks, Ron
02-26-2010, 09:21 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

PM sent, Thanks Ben!
03-01-2010, 07:48 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Pm's sent, Thanks guys!
03-01-2010, 09:32 PM
1 bad blazer

i purchased a locker today,the guy on the phone was helpful and was happy to hear i was ls1 truck member.
03-02-2010, 02:27 PM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 bad blazer

i purchased a locker today,the guy on the phone was helpful and was happy to hear i was ls1 truck member.

Thanks for the order!
03-03-2010, 03:59 PM
mwbrannen

just ordered my 4.56 gears, cant wait till it gets here :hyper2:
03-03-2010, 05:09 PM
f4tal

Ordered my 3.73s, trutrac, and all my install stuff

Thanks Ron! Can't wait to get the truck back on the road!
03-03-2010, 07:12 PM
skeet

Thanks Ron hope the locker gets here by friday lol!! ;) i'm sure it will
03-04-2010, 09:44 AM
00buckshot

Guy is the detroit locker a fully locked unit or does it unlock when turning? I don't want the whole tire barking deal when I get a new locker, been through that with a Junk G80 a few times, thanks
03-04-2010, 11:47 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Thanks for all the orders guys, I appreciate it!
03-04-2010, 11:49 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00buckshot

Guy is the detroit locker a fully locked unit or does it unlock when turning? I don't want the whole tire barking deal when I get a new locker, been through that with a Junk G80 a few times, thanks

Hello, the Detroit lockers disengage when cornering, but the are kind of noisy and can jerk the vehicle a little. Detroit Truetrac differentials are very smooth.

Thanks
03-05-2010, 03:46 PM
yournamehere018

Quote:

Originally Posted by RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Hello, the Detroit lockers disengage when cornering, but the are kind of noisy and can jerk the vehicle a little. Detroit Truetrac differentials are very smooth.

Thanks

+1 Go for the True Trac. I bought one from Ron a while back and don't regret it.

Hey Ron, if I get gear whine only when I am decelerating does that mean the pinion nut needs to be tightened a bit more? It isn't a bad whine, and a local differential guy said that's all it will need. Just want to make sure so I don't have to pull it out and put in another crush sleeve.
03-05-2010, 03:56 PM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by yournamehere018

+1 Go for the True Trac. I bought one from Ron a while back and don't regret it.

Hey Ron, if I get gear whine only when I am decelerating does that mean the pinion nut needs to be tightened a bit more? It isn't a bad whine, and a local differential guy said that's all it will need. Just want to make sure so I don't have to pull it out and put in another crush sleeve.

Hi, yes, a whine on deceleration is an indication the pinion preload is not correct. You can try to put a little more on the nut, but it is tricky to get it right without pulling it apart. There will be no way to measure the preload.

Thanks, Ron
03-05-2010, 04:00 PM
yournamehere018

I'll find a new sleeve just in case and then tighten bit by bit. Hopefully I won't have to pull it all apart again. Thanks again for the really fast shipping Ron. I was so mad when I thought I would miss the race.
03-05-2010, 04:03 PM
mwbrannen

ordered from ron on (weds at 4:00pm) and had my order today at my door steps today (friday 11 am ) FAST SHIPPING THANKS AGAIN
03-05-2010, 05:19 PM
skeet

thanks Ron got the detriot yesterday ;)
03-05-2010, 06:52 PM
f4tal

Ordered 3.73s, trutrac, install kit, and bearings on wed at noon... got it today at 3:30!

Your the man Ron! :greg: Can't wait to get the truck back on the road.
03-06-2010, 05:21 PM
mwbrannen

i got the 4.56s in now, but i do have a little whine around 40-50.. its not to terribly bad.. could any harm come from this?
03-06-2010, 08:12 PM
o2camaross

i ordered my trutrac, 4.10s and install kit wednesday evening around 4:30 and recieved it friday around noon!! Ron, thanks for being so helpful and for the prompt service!! Youre the man!
-Nick
03-08-2010, 11:48 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwbrannen

ordered from ron on (weds at 4:00pm) and had my order today at my door steps today (friday 11 am ) FAST SHIPPING THANKS AGAIN

Perfect, Thanks for the order!
03-08-2010, 11:49 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by skeet

thanks Ron got the detriot yesterday ;)

Great, thanks again for the order!
03-08-2010, 11:50 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by f4tal

Ordered 3.73s, trutrac, install kit, and bearings on wed at noon... got it today at 3:30!

Your the man Ron! :greg: Can't wait to get the truck back on the road.

Thanks for the order!
03-08-2010, 11:53 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwbrannen

i got the 4.56s in now, but i do have a little whine around 40-50.. its not to terribly bad.. could any harm come from this?

Hello, aftermarket gears can be a little noisier than stock. As long as it is just a slight whine, it will be ok. Let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything I can do to help. Ron
03-08-2010, 11:54 AM
RONS MACHINING SERVICE

Quote:

Originally Posted by o2camaross

i ordered my trutrac, 4.10s and install kit wednesday evening around 4:30 and recieved it friday around noon!! Ron, thanks for being so helpful and for the prompt service!! Youre the man!
-Nick

Thanks Nick!
03-09-2010, 08:05 AM
00buckshot

Yes, Michaels mechanic is not the best, hahahaha, just exploit me all over the net mikey!!
03-09-2010, 08:35 AM
mwbrannen

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00buckshot

Yes, Michaels mechanic is not the best, hahahaha, just exploit me all over the net mikey!!

haha i aint ragging on ya, u done a fine job :melissa:
03-09-2010, 11:33 AM
00buckshot

Ok Mikey, made me feel much better!!! when do we get the headers?
03-09-2010, 11:34 AM
dlt76028

Just ordered a truetrac and 4.10s...

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