All new 3rd members require a break-in period to prevent damage from overheating. Any overloading or over-heating during this periods can cause the gear oil to break down resulting in ring & pinion failure.
- After installation drive lightly for 20-30 minutes and then allow the diff to cool for at least two hours.
- Avoid heavy throttle use during the first 500 miles.
- Do not tow a trailer during the first 500 miles.
- Change oil after 500 miles to remove any particles suspended in the oil.
This may seem unnecessary but it is very easy to damage the differential by loading it before the gear set is completely run in. New ring & pinion gears create excess heat when they are new. This excess heat can damage the heat treatment of the gears.
Info on Silverback Gears:
Silverback Gears are the highest quality ring and pinions available for Toyota and Suzuki Vehicles. These are made from heat treated 8620 Alloy on USA Gleason Machines. Gleason is the widest known hypoid gear cutting machines on the planet. Low Range Off Road will not settle for cheap gears. These ring and pinions are known for their quiet running and high strength. They have been beaten, tested and proven on the road daily and off road in the toughest trails across the world. They are consistent in set-up and have the most consistent wear patterns out of any aftermarket Toyota gear available. We don't want to be stranded off road using an inferior ring and pinion, why should you?
Low Range Off Road brings to you only the best quality ring and pinion gears for Suzuki's and Toyota's...period.
*1 Year Warranty on Silverback Gears.
