Jeep shop for re-gearing? recommendations?

10Jeepman · 12-01-2014, 09:47 PM

Can anyone recommend a couple good local shops in the cinci area to
change out my jeep wrangler gears? I am near Kings Island

WrenchMonkey · 12-02-2014, 01:51 AM

Hm. I went to George all three times I needed gears set. Never had an issue.

T-bird · 12-02-2014, 09:26 AM

Maybe because he had extra black RTV and used it on your rig.

beer_goggles_009 · 12-02-2014, 07:58 PM

Not a offroad shop, but local to Kings Island (Maineville) and experienced with gear setups. Halt Auto on Sibcy rd has set up gears for one of my offroad rigs.

They installed lockers and set up the gears in my Cherokee based Buggy then wtih a D30 and D44 combo. I beat the crap out of those axles and never had an issue. They are one of the few shops I take one of my vehicles too.

Jim

hooterjeep · 12-02-2014, 08:37 PM

call victory lane diesel/auto service,tony turco,513-324-0419.there in liberty twp by tractor suply on rt 4. x-race car driver with the tool and knowhow.
not as cloes as others,but this gives you another option

tbshakie · 12-03-2014, 05:23 PM

How about buying the tools to do it and giving it a shot yourself? Once you figure it out with help from the net, you know how to do it for life. A little hard with a daily driver, but totally doable.

I did this and the first one took for ever. did the second one and then realized I didn't get the first one quite right. Then re-did the front. I would do it the same way all over again.

93 Krawler · 12-03-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tbshakie

How about buying the tools to do it and giving it a shot yourself? Once you figure it out with help from the net, you know how to do it for life. A little hard with a daily driver, but totally doable.

I did this and the first one took for ever. did the second one and then realized I didn't get the first one quite right. Then re-did the front. I would do it the same way all over again.

I did the same thing. I've done more than I can remember now.

WrenchMonkey · 01-24-2015, 04:52 PM

Updating for others down the road...

Apparently, Big George has retired, so he's out.

Halt Auto (in Maineville, that Jim used) took a couple calls to get back, but finally quoted me ~$500 (7hrs @ $70), and said I might as well bring my own parts.

That didn't seem bad to me, but I ended up going to a friend of a friend, off US50 north of Batavia.

He gave me a really good deal, said that he'd do others cheap, too.

But. He'd really rather (like only) do loose axles on the bench. If that's worth saving a couple-few hundred bucks to you, let me know, and I'll get you in touch with him...

Robert

Runoveru2 · 01-24-2015, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 93 Krawler

I did the same thing. I've done more than I can remember now.

Been setting up rearends from a lawnmower to 5 ton toploader rearends & power dividers for about the last 18 years, along with rebuilding 8-18 speed transmissions. I don't always have alot of time on my hands to do em but if you are not in a major rush get a hold of me and if ya wanna drop it off I will do it as quick as I can. I charge very reasonable and have never had anyone complain. Will setup specifically for offroad or on road.

bbtank45 · 01-26-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Runoveru2

Been setting up rearends from a lawnmower to 5 ton toploader rearends & power dividers for about the last 18 years, along with rebuilding 8-18 speed transmissions. I don't always have alot of time on my hands to do em but if you are not in a major rush get a hold of me and if ya wanna drop it off I will do it as quick as I can. I charge very reasonable and have never had anyone complain. Will setup specifically for offroad or on road.

^^^OP. I can speak from first hand experience, this IS your best and most cost effective option. Jim taught me the basics and i've since been setting up gears myself.

93 Krawler · 01-26-2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bbtank45

^^^OP. I can speak from first hand experience, this IS your best and most cost effective option. Jim taught me the basics and i've since been setting up gears myself.

Is your your junk almost ready for the wheeling season?

End hijack...

Runoveru2 · 01-27-2015, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 93 Krawler

Is your your junk almost ready for the wheeling season?

End hijack...

No doubt, you gonna be ready ?

bbtank45 · 01-27-2015, 10:27 AM

I wish i had some better pictures...

I have the majority of the parts on hand, just need to get busy. Ive had some delays in my build schedule relating to my daily drivers....o and i was in the Carribean on a family cruise for a bit too

I have the motor (sending harness & ECM to Jims performance next week), trans, all hydro steering components, everything for the front 3 link.

Still need to find: aluminum radiator and fan, gauges, CO's......time!!!

Wheeling this year is a personal priority....im going to make it happen. Billy has his rig ready to rock; he should be finished with his new gauges this week.

Ill keep you posted.

93 Krawler · 01-27-2015, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbtank45

I wish i had some better pictures...

I have the majority of the parts on hand, just need to get busy. Ive had some delays in my build schedule relating to my daily drivers....o and i was in the Carribean on a family cruise for a bit too

I have the motor (sending harness & ECM to Jims performance next week), trans, all hydro steering components, everything for the front 3 link.

Still need to find: aluminum radiator and fan, gauges, CO's......time!!!

Wheeling this year is a personal priority....im going to make it happen. Billy has his rig ready to rock; he should be finished with his new gauges this week.

Ill keep you posted.

Well hurry up.

12-01-2014, 09:47 PM	#1
10Jeepman Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2	Jeep shop for re-gearing? recommendations? Can anyone recommend a couple good local shops in the cinci area to change out my jeep wrangler gears? I am near Kings Island

12-02-2014, 01:51 AM	#2
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Hm. I went to George all three times I needed gears set. Never had an issue. __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

12-02-2014, 08:37 PM	#5
hooterjeep - CORE Member - Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fairfield twnsp Posts: 16	gears call victory lane diesel/auto service,tony turco,513-324-0419.there in liberty twp by tractor suply on rt 4. x-race car driver with the tool and knowhow. not as cloes as others,but this gives you another option

12-03-2014, 05:23 PM	#6
tbshakie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Circleville Ohio Posts: 61	How about buying the tools to do it and giving it a shot yourself? Once you figure it out with help from the net, you know how to do it for life. A little hard with a daily driver, but totally doable. I did this and the first one took for ever. did the second one and then realized I didn't get the first one quite right. Then re-did the front. I would do it the same way all over again. __________________ 1976 CJ 5 1984 CJ 7 1993 K3500 GMC 6.5 TD

01-24-2015, 04:52 PM	#8
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Updating for others down the road... Apparently, Big George has retired, so he's out. Halt Auto (in Maineville, that Jim used) took a couple calls to get back, but finally quoted me ~$500 (7hrs @ $70), and said I might as well bring my own parts. That didn't seem bad to me, but I ended up going to a friend of a friend, off US50 north of Batavia. He gave me a really good deal, said that he'd do others cheap, too. But. He'd really rather (like only) do loose axles on the bench. If that's worth saving a couple-few hundred bucks to you, let me know, and I'll get you in touch with him... Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

12-02-2014, 09:26 AM	#3
T-bird Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Centerville Posts: 123	Maybe because he had extra black RTV and used it on your rig.

12-02-2014, 07:58 PM	#4
beer_goggles_009 - CORE Member - Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mt Washington Posts: 188	Not a offroad shop, but local to Kings Island (Maineville) and experienced with gear setups. Halt Auto on Sibcy rd has set up gears for one of my offroad rigs. They installed lockers and set up the gears in my Cherokee based Buggy then wtih a D30 and D44 combo. I beat the crap out of those axles and never had an issue. They are one of the few shops I take one of my vehicles too. Jim

01-27-2015, 10:27 AM	#13
bbtank45 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ross, OH Posts: 200	I wish i had some better pictures... I have the majority of the parts on hand, just need to get busy. Ive had some delays in my build schedule relating to my daily drivers....o and i was in the Carribean on a family cruise for a bit too I have the motor (sending harness & ECM to Jims performance next week), trans, all hydro steering components, everything for the front 3 link. Still need to find: aluminum radiator and fan, gauges, CO's......time!!! Wheeling this year is a personal priority....im going to make it happen. Billy has his rig ready to rock; he should be finished with his new gauges this week. Ill keep you posted. __________________ 1985 4runner "Redneck Gigalo"