Just wondering what is the best way to break in gears in the front. I bought a new third member for the rear and im getting ready to match the front. I live in Florida so i could cruise the beach in 4wd for 500 miles but that would be alot of free time that i dont have. Thanks guys!

 

You could pull the rear driveshaft and cruise around in FWD a few days:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...ml#GearBreakin

Or do nothing, just take it easy the first few times you go out in 4WD.

 

manual hubs?

 

yes i have warn manual hubs on it

 

Good write-up, just in time too.

 

keep the hubs unlocked and drive in 4-hi except on the hwy over 60mph.

 

thanks for the help guys!

 

On the highway is OK, but you want to go a variety of speeds while breaking in the gears.

First couple times, you want to make short trips - let the diff heat up, then cool down COMPLETELY before driving again.

 

x2. i wasnt saying just drive on the highway. but it needed to be elaborated on. thank you sir.