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Dana 60 ring and pinion

Chaski

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Where did it chip on the tooth (that can tell alot)? Also what is your backlash? Maybe get some marking compound and do a pattern on it?

My opinion is that if you are chipping teeth and not breaking axles (outer stubs) there is something wrong with your gear setup. Worn bearings, little to no bearing preload, incorrect pinion depth, incorrect backlash, poor pattern.

I don't know what brand to suggest for gears, I have only installed four sets, two USA Standard gear, one Yukon and one factory Dana. All are working fine.

For replacement I'd suggest that you ask around locally and see who gets the most suggestions. Also make sure they have a case spreader, I have seen a 44 where a guy took a grinder to chamfer the housing so that the carrier could be beat in to get bearing preload. There is no shortage of hack mechanics.
 

dstang97

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Where did it chip on the tooth (that can tell alot)? Also what is your backlash? Maybe get some marking compound and do a pattern on it?

My opinion is that if you are chipping teeth and not breaking axles (outer stubs) there is something wrong with your gear setup. Worn bearings, little to no bearing preload, incorrect pinion depth, incorrect backlash, poor pattern.

I don't know what brand to suggest for gears, I have only installed four sets, two USA Standard gear, one Yukon and one factory Dana. All are working fine.

For replacement I'd suggest that you ask around locally and see who gets the most suggestions. Also make sure they have a case spreader, I have seen a 44 where a guy took a grinder to chamfer the housing so that the carrier could be beat in to get bearing preload. There is no shortage of hack mechanics.
It needs a complete rebuild. I'm sure I had a bad bearing or something loose.
 
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