Shop to install gears in Atlanta

Hey guys I am in the lawrenceville area and looking at getting gears in my 2012 DCLB 4x4. Lookin at referrals for reputable shops who have done this on your Tacoma.

 

Where did you end up finding

 

4wheel parts does this

 

OP -- I just checked out the reviews for 4Wheel Parts in Norcross and they're not very good. I'm really interested in your impression if you decided to use them or wherever you ended up going because I plan to regear my truck, as well. Any advice would be helpful.

Thanks.

 

I decided I'm going to just drive to Raleigh and have ECGS do them. I got quoted $2,400 from 4wheel and $1,800 from ecgs

 

If you have not already gone to ECGS you may want to give ACC a call. I don't know if they do gear installs, but if they don't, they will know somebody good who does in the Atlanta area.

http://accgarage.com

 

I tried contacting them and whoever I spoke to was very rude.. I’ll try giving them another shot though. Think they are also expensive.

 

You can just order the whole third member from ECGS. That’s what I’m doing in a couple weeks

 

It doesn't save all that much from having them do it- got quoted for them to do the whole thing for $1800.

 

Good info. Thanks guys!!

 

So I tried them again and got this response! I literally laughed out loud



@speedtre

 

Damn that's pricey...

 

That's ridiculous....oh well. I know they do good work but nobodies work is that good. I know they have alot of rich guys throwing money at them to work on land cruisers so they can traverse the rough and tumble mean streets of Atlanta and not worry about getting stuck, so maybe they don't want work like this unless they can over charge for it.

Looks like I'll be taking mine to ECGS when/if I decide to regear...the only issue with that is the break-in process....

 

What does the break in process look like?

 

Woulda typed it out but this is so much cleaner.

https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/ft-1479-new-gear-break-in-procedure.html

New gear sets MUST be broken in correctly to prevent damage. Not following proper break-in procedures will lead to overloading and overheating the ring and pinion as well as breaking down and ruining the gear oil. Not following proper break-in procedures can be determined during inspection and will void the warranty.

Please follow the below guidelines to ensure a proper break-in and long life of your gears.
• Only use high quality gear oils. ECGS recommends Lucas non-synthetic 85W-140
• On initial run, drive lightly for 15 to 20 minutes then stop to allow differential to cool completely for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Avoid towing and heavy acceleration, as well as vary speeds every 5 to 10 minutes while driving on highways.
• Drive conservatively and do not drive more than 50 miles at a time without allowing a cool cycle during the first 500 miles following installation.
• After completing initial break-in, change gear oil at 500 miles. Small metal particles are normal and gear oil will typically be black. Excessive metal in gear oil should be reviewed by a competent differential mechanic to ensure safety of internal parts.

Post gear oil change and initial break-in: Towing.
• First time towing should be limited to light load for no more than 15 miles, then allow differential to cool completely for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Repeat this procedure for first 45 miles of towing for full break-in of gears for towing vehicles.


PREMATURE OVERLOADING AND IMPROPER BREAK-IN WILL CAUSE GEAR OIL BREAKDOWN AND MAY RESULT IN RING AND PINION FAILURE VOIDING THE GEAR WARRANTY!

 

Another option is to have a place like this do a REM/Cryo treatment that would negate the need for a break-in...but I'm not sure the cost....

http://www.procryo.com/RemGears.html

 

So, I contacted those folks and it's $230...they do the REM several times a week, but the cryo treatment only every 3 weeks or so. I also spoke to ECGS and they do not offer this service, but would sell you the gears, you could have this done, then take the gears back to ECGS for the install.

 

just order the complete diffs and switch yourself.
ECGS will warranty for 5 years IIRC

 

Idk I always liked the guys at https://driveshaftrepair-norcross.com/

Had to get my double cardan joint replaced on my driveshaft. Fair prices got it done in a few hours.