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Knowledge Center

Know Your Drivetrain.

Setup specs, break-in steps and gear calculators to help you pick the right ratio, install it right and make it last.

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Regearing? Start Here

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Pick Your Ratio

Use the RPM and Tire Height calculators to see where your engine lands at cruise on your new tires.

RPM Calculator →

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Choose Your Gears

Shop ring and pinion sets, or save a step with a complete gear package.

Gear Packages →

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Set It Up Right

Start from our published pinion depth, preload, backlash and torque specs.

Setup Specs →

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Break It In

Follow the five-stage break-in and change the gear oil at 500 miles.

Break-In Guide →

Calculators

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Gear Ratio Calculator

Enter ring and pinion tooth counts to get the exact ratio of a gear set.

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RPM Calculator

See engine RPM at speed for a given gear ratio and tire height.

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Calculator

Tire Height Calculator

Turn a tire size like LT325/65R18 into its actual height.

Open Calculator →

Install & Setup Guides

Setup

Differential Setup Specs

Pinion depth, bearing preload, backlash and bolt torque for GM, Chrysler, AMC, Dana, Ford, Toyota, Suzuki and Nissan.

View Specs →

Install

Gear Set Break In

Five stages from first drives to the 500 mile oil change, plus gear oil specs.

Break-In Guide →

Upgrade

REM Surface Finishing

Optional in-house superfinishing for ring and pinion gears, available on request.

Learn About RSF →

More From the Shop

Articles, Builds & Videos

Tech articles and build features on the blog, and install and shop videos on our YouTube channel.

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Still Have a Question?

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