promillo

I have a 2001 SCAB 4.6 2WD running 285/75R16 (32.8") with 8.8 / 3.08 open diff, yeah a real turd!
But I finally found a shop over here that can redo my rear end, since this is much too involved for a weekend mechanic like myself.

For the gears I finally decided to go with 4.10 because it's my dailydriver and the commute is mainly highway.

But what brand should I choose for ring & ring & pinion?
Motive
Yukon
Ford Racing

For the diff I decided to go with a Eaton Truetrac 913A561 or should I pick different brand/type?

Thanks guys!

SteveLord

Yukon. Make sure the shop is reputable and knows their stuff. At least you're only 2WD so it won't cost twice as much!

acdii

Second the Yukon gears. Ask them if they use a clamshell puller, if they give you the deer in headlights look, find another shop. A true rear end shop will know what those are.

promillo

Well the truck is considered a import over here in Germany, so it's not that easy to find a shop anyhow. But I got a really good feeling and couple of friends recommended the shop...

Why Yukon?

acdii

Yukon makes good gears, and has a good reputation. I used them when I regeared my F350 Dually and they were solid. Their kit came with everything I needed to rebuild both axles, and they were quiet.

promillo

Got here back this week. The shop went with Yukon for ring/pinion because motive pro was on backorder. The master kit is also from Yukon.

I'm taking it slow for the first 500 miles, staying below 60 and 2500rpms - but I can already tell it feels really good, like no more torture. It seems that now she is in the right gear all the time. Really hard to wait until I can floor her

SteveLord

Did they tell you about swapping the gear oil after 500 miles? They should have put a type for break in and you then change it to the permanent stuff after.

promillo

yes sir! Can't wait to do it ^^