Where to Regear in LA/SFV?

jeepsrock · Jun 20, 2010

I need to Regear my XJ and would like to know if anyone knows of any reputable places around the LA or SanFernando Valley who do a good job at a decent price.

I appreciate it.
Pete

tcm glx · Jun 20, 2010

Bring it down to Anaheim Hills, RWK!! Robert is a sponsor, is reasonable and does awesome work.

SleeperXJ · Jun 20, 2010

http://www.jcfabanddesign.com/

Jim is the owner. Great guy and his prices are good. He's done a couple of re-gears for me.
It's a small shop and he can do any mod you have in mind.
(Location: Sylmar, Closed Sunday/Monday)

scottmcneal · Jun 20, 2010

RWK Haus Supply

If this doesn't work you can try JEEPERJOHN he does great work also..Longer drive than you asked for, but worth the drive..

HTH

PS
RWK has GREAT stickers too

Skwerly · Jun 20, 2010

x2 on those folks. There are quite a few here on NAXJA

who know how to do it, and for a really bang-up price.

jeeperjohn · Jun 20, 2010

tcm glx said:
Bring it down to Anaheim Hills, RWK!! Robert is a sponsor, is reasonable and does awesome work.

X3, he's close by and does good work.

toyotawrench · Jun 20, 2010

see thats why john is such a stand up guy, giving props to a competitor.

jeepsrock · Jun 21, 2010

I appreciate all the responses... I will contact them in the next few days.

Does anyone have a ballpark figure of how much this typically costs ?

Pete

IslanderOffRoad · Jun 21, 2010

RWK
JeeperJohn
Clean RC (not sure how much he's around anymore, but Scott did mine and did great work)

GrimmJeeper · Jun 21, 2010

Scott spends most of his time up north now I think :dunno:

Skwerly · Jun 22, 2010

Normally, anywhere from 200 to 400 an axle. I believe shop costs are almost 700 an axle. OUCH!

xjjeeper19 · Jun 22, 2010

Skwerly said:
Normally, anywhere from 200 to 400 an axle. I believe shop costs are almost 700 an axle. OUCH!

$200-400? I need to start upping my prices.....

jeepsrock · Jun 22, 2010

I called around and it seems that its around 1200$ for both axles with new bearings, sound right ?

I would prefer to find someone on the forums who knows how to do it, pay them & learn a few things ?

Pete

jeeperjohn · Jun 22, 2010

jeepsrock said:
I called around and it seems that its around 1200$ for both axles with new bearings, sound right ?

I would prefer to find someone on the forums who knows how to do it, pay them & learn a few things ?

Pete

Not a bad price if it includes the gears and bearings and seals.

Clean Racing · Jun 23, 2010

All the guys listed here are quite capable of doing the job right.. I would recommend all of them except the cleanrc guy...

Grimm... I am still around.. just laying low till the divorce is final..

jeeperjohn · Jun 23, 2010

toyotawrench said:
see thats why john is such a stand up guy, giving props to a competitor.

Robert is not exactly a competitor of mine. I am not officially a business. Since I don't rely on gear work and stuff to feed my family I am glad to steer business to those who do.

jeepsrock · Jul 10, 2010

Robert Re-geared my jeep last week, great suggestion he did an excellent job.

I changed out my speedo gear to a 40tooth as suggested on many charts (4.56grs, 32"bfgATs) since it was way off and i am still off by 6mph according to 2 GPS units, anyone know why ?

I appreciate the suggestions again.
Pete

xjclassic2000 · Jul 10, 2010

jeepsrock said:
Robert Re-geared my jeep last week, great suggestion he did an excellent job.

I changed out my speedo gear to a 40tooth as suggested on many charts (4.56grs, 32"bfgATs) since it was way off and i am still off by 6mph according to 2 GPS units, anyone know why ?

I appreciate the suggestions again.
Pete

How are you liking the 32's with 4.56? I was on the fence about what to gear for my 32's. I know the general consensus is 4.56 for 33's and 4.10 for 31's, but since most people don't have 32's, I haven't talked to anyone with that set up. I basically got a free 4.10 rear axle, so thats what I'll end up with, but I was wondering how you like the 4.56

MaxxXJ · Jul 10, 2010

i need to regear my xj to 4.56's but i cant afford the 1200 to have it done =/ and i shouldnt even do the regear until i get a 97-99 front HP D30 to replace my LP d30

RWKHausSupply · Jul 10, 2010

jeepsrock said:
Robert Re-geared my jeep last week, great suggestion he did an excellent job.

I changed out my speedo gear to a 40tooth as suggested on many charts (4.56grs, 32"bfgATs) since it was way off and i am still off by 6mph according to 2 GPS units, anyone know why ?

I appreciate the suggestions again.
Pete

One reason could be that a 32" on the tire doesnt really mean 32" actual most times.

IE:
BFG AT 32x11.5r15
New actual:
OD = 31.7"
Tread depth = 1/2" (ok 17/32 actual but 1/2" is much easier and the same really)

now take that tire down to 1/2 its new tread depth....

Your actual OD is now at 31.1" - 31.2"...

So that means a 32" tire would be closer to a 31" for most of its life.

your 6mph is at what speed? at 60mph thats only 10% not to bad. I think legally a new car can be 3-6%. now if its 6mph at 30mph thats a 20% and ouch!

Also, keep in mind that a GPS Could be using linear distance and not taking in to the equation vertical distance also.

IE and hills during your test would mean you might be going further then the GPS shows distance wise so the speed might show 60mph when your actually doing 65ish...

hope tis cornfused ya some..

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