Rear Gears

Lee Valentine · 12-26-2019, 04:41 PM

Have to put 5:38 gears in race car 12 bolt,who's gears are you using? First set I've had to buy in 10 years. Thanks.hi

ron mattson · 12-26-2019, 05:24 PM

Check your p.m.

Bob Gullett · 12-26-2019, 05:24 PM

US Gear. I use to use Richmond and on an average had to changed them after 100 runs (joy of a stick). I then put in the US gear and are pushing 200 runs and are still quiet.

John Duzac · 12-27-2019, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Gullett

US Gear. I use to use Richmond and on an average had to changed them after 100 runs (joy of a stick). I then put in the US gear and are pushing 200 runs and are still quiet.

I found using GL6 lube extended the life of the gears much longer than the GL5 lube. Mark Williams sells it. Also tried the REM treatment and that’s what is in my car now. Quiet and not making any noise.

Lee Valentine · 12-27-2019, 04:32 PM

Thanks for the help guys.

FED 387 · 12-27-2019, 09:52 PM

if you are so determined to find GL-6 rated lubes do a little internet research they have not made it for years but some of the lubes are rated as Gl-6 the equipment that can test GL-6 is not even made or in service anymore-- several companies offer GL-6 rated lubes -- it is not the end all cure all of gear problems especially if your are looking for a TENTH or do not want to do maintenance or have wanted 500 run ever lasting ring & pinions -- it is merely quite possibly a performance enhancer but its lube and its not going to guarantee you are going to win races--do some research its not the magic potion everybody is looking for but it can maybe keep you stuff together longer--FED 387

Mike Rietow · 01-02-2020, 10:48 PM

We use Motive performance gears Ford 9" going 4.80-90's 142 in Florida on 275 radials 2900 3000 pds, one teen sixty foot. It's not a pro gear, not a street gear either, but a performance gear. I have one in my Nova as well, N/A sbc 3200 pds 1.27 60ft 10 x 28. For a future option for consideration, we've been impressed with them so far. Reasonably priced as well.

Adger Smith · 01-04-2020, 07:48 PM

Mike, I have a set of 9' ford 6.33 from them that have lasted. Most guys using 6.33 don't get good life from them. Small pinion tooth count is murder. IMHO Motive Gear has pretty good products.

12-26-2019, 04:41 PM	#1
Lee Valentine Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 708 Likes: 13 Liked 322 Times in 68 Posts	Rear Gears Have to put 5:38 gears in race car 12 bolt,who's gears are you using? First set I've had to buy in 10 years. Thanks.hi __________________ Lee Valentine 1661 STK

12-26-2019, 05:24 PM	#2
ron mattson Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: cloquet mn Posts: 457 Likes: 14 Liked 54 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Rear Gears Check your p.m. __________________ Ron Mattson 5015 STK

12-26-2019, 05:24 PM	#3
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,066 Likes: 41 Liked 405 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Rear Gears US Gear. I use to use Richmond and on an average had to changed them after 100 runs (joy of a stick). I then put in the US gear and are pushing 200 runs and are still quiet. __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

12-27-2019, 04:32 PM	#5
Lee Valentine Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 708 Likes: 13 Liked 322 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Rear Gears Thanks for the help guys. __________________ Lee Valentine 1661 STK

12-27-2019, 09:52 PM	#6
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 316 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: Rear Gears if you are so determined to find GL-6 rated lubes do a little internet research they have not made it for years but some of the lubes are rated as Gl-6 the equipment that can test GL-6 is not even made or in service anymore-- several companies offer GL-6 rated lubes -- it is not the end all cure all of gear problems especially if your are looking for a TENTH or do not want to do maintenance or have wanted 500 run ever lasting ring & pinions -- it is merely quite possibly a performance enhancer but its lube and its not going to guarantee you are going to win races--do some research its not the magic potion everybody is looking for but it can maybe keep you stuff together longer--FED 387

01-02-2020, 10:48 PM	#7
Mike Rietow Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 93 Likes: 19 Liked 30 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Rear Gears We use Motive performance gears Ford 9" going 4.80-90's 142 in Florida on 275 radials 2900 3000 pds, one teen sixty foot. It's not a pro gear, not a street gear either, but a performance gear. I have one in my Nova as well, N/A sbc 3200 pds 1.27 60ft 10 x 28. For a future option for consideration, we've been impressed with them so far. Reasonably priced as well. __________________ 7x S/Pro 'Sunshine" http://ottm.store https://youtu.be/I8QWEaqeFRw

01-04-2020, 07:48 PM	#8
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,349 Likes: 433 Liked 676 Times in 260 Posts	Re: Rear Gears Mike, I have a set of 9' ford 6.33 from them that have lasted. Most guys using 6.33 don't get good life from them. Small pinion tooth count is murder. IMHO Motive Gear has pretty good products. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 01-04-2020 at 07:48 PM. Reason: sp

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