Regearing the Jeep JK with Ian Johnson

Ian Johnson walks through the regear process on a Jeep JK using Yukon Gear Kits (Yukon Ring & Pinions paired with Yukon Master Install Kits), addressing the need to upgrade your gears when you add bigger tires to your rig.
The Yukon Gear & Axle® brand is known industry wide for maintaining the highest quality in aftermarket parts with tolerances at or exceeding OE grade. Yukon manufactures the widest selection including ring & pinions, limited slips, lockers, axles, rebuild kits, hubs, driveshafts, and more!

[@TheMonkdad]

Thanks for explaining this procedure in tedious detail. Now I’m sure to hire this out. Lots of special tools needed and many opportunities to screw it up. You’re truly a professional.

[@kraigcorbin5631]

I couldn't agree more, as much as I used KZbin to figure out how to do things, I also use it to figure out what i have no business trying to do and this is one of them.

[@lordaizen2192]

@@kraigcorbin5631 agreed 😂😂😂

[@user-zk9wn5wg6o]

No doubt you have done this a number of times, cause you are damn good at tare down & build up!!!!

[@dylancollins1801]

"Little bit of break cleaner and a rag" *proceeds to baptize the housing in cleaner*

[@lordaizen2192]

Definitely did 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WBOS72]

Excellent video Ian! Thank you for all of the details.

[@Georgia4Low]

Great Video!! Loving my Yukon Master Gear Set!!! Love the new performance

[@jlopes68]

Really enjoying this series, thx for putting this together. Chances of me ever doing this is nil but knowing how its done is incredibly enlightening. You rock that hair.

[@sdericmonty]

Thanks Guy Fieri!

[@TBizzell68]

It’s always a good idea to paint the outside of the covers some flashy color, doing so adds at least 2 hp per axle .... It is nice that they include two crush sleeves

[@dlrgarage6744]

Another awesome video. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thanks 🙏

[@AJ-rk4io]

I wish you could do mine, you look like you treat each job like its your own vehicle. Awesome work man!

[@immelting9834]

Great explanation. I'm now confident to do mine .

[@brianflynn6421]

You make it look so easy, ty for showing us how it’s done

[@yukongearandaxle]

We hope you found it informational Brian. Thanks for watching.

[@paulbarbour7278]

Awesome Ian, Thanks from Moncton, NewBrunswick, Canada Eh! Doing this EXACT thing when-ever the Yukons clear freakin customs! Also gonna have to reprogram the puter so SuperCharger and gauges all work correctly! 2011 JKU ol'Sahara with 365,000 kms. Thing are tight on the East Coast Buddy!!

[@wifeswapper1]

Thank you so much for your video it helps out so much I’ve learned a lot from both your extreme 4x4 and your utub

[@mikejackson5125]

Great video!!! Sure wish that was my jeep that you regeared!!! Have a great day 😀

[@LSDdreams808]

This dude is a legend 🙌

[@jimmeymcgee2840]

Totally awesome you make me want to do it my self thanks for the video I just subscribe!

[@deanweller5789]

IAN JOHNSON, YOU DA MAN!

[@yellowjacket548]

Excellent!

[@marvin12almeida]

Damm that brake clean was strong!

[@ehector68]

I blew the center housing out on my JK D44, this will help when I find another housing.

[@ralphlendsusa]

Great support video. I think I can do this.

[@romeshter]

I thought the shims on the carrier of a dana 30 went between the bearings and the carrier? Am I mistaken. Thanks for the help.

[@kevinflynn9204]

great video putting a set of yukon 5.13 in my jk soon I have them now just need the weather to get a bit cooler.......and i am not paying 500 bucks for a side bearing puller

[@wvjeepguy8178]

I bought my set from ebay. Plenty of options on there for much cheaper.

[@joshblevins246]

What is the best way to know if I have my crush sleeve installed correctly without over doing it

[@bigb8695]

40's on a dana 30? Please please do a follow up video!

[@dlporter]

Breaking news: sadly the Dana 30 broke as the jeep rolled out of the shop.

[@mercman2.5]

Is a pinion depth guage not necessary if you get proper inch pound resistance with crush sleeve?

[@pedrorubio950]

I might have a bent rear axle housing on my 5th gen 4Runner . I’ve replaced one rear axle shaft and still causing my brakes to jerk aka death wobble

[@paulexports]

ian,where can i find the show i just watched on tv,about turning a 4 door jeep jk into a 2 door pickup?i want to know where to get the roof and rear wall?

[@The-real-CrackerZack]

Do you have this kit to regear a 2006 tj 4:56 gears? If so could you give me the order info. Thanks

[@MCLIFE786]

Where u located at man imma have u regear my jeep, u awesome

[@defekticon]

It's awesome that you put this together, but wouldn't it have been helpful to explain the purpose of a setup bearing (grinding out the old bearing) so when your pinion depth comes out wrong you don't have to destroy your nice new pinion bearings to re-shim the pinion.

[@charlesr86]

Hello, I'm regearing my 2007 JKU and after pulling off the rear differential cover I discovered the bearing caps are on the wrong side, and upside-down. When I bought the jeep in 2010 it had only 9900 miles on it and it was a dealership fleet vehicle. It looked brand new inside and out. The dealer never mentioned any repairs and the gear ratio matches what the build sheet indicates. It seems unlikely any work was done on it before I bought it. Is it possible the caps were installed wrong in the factory? When I reassemble the differential after changing the gears should I put the caps on the same way they are now or should I put them on as the marks show?

[@jermur8053]

Are you taking work to rebuild axles?

[@MrTexasdieselguy]

TV mechanics are like TV doctors. It looks good on TV, but you wouldn't want a TV doctor operating on you.

[@charlesguyton8486]

How did you come to pinion death and thickness of shims am installing gear set in my grandson jeep as watch this video

[@jamesdark1]

You don't have to heat the ring gear?

[@johnmcwade222]

How many hours did it actually take you to rebuild both axles since shops quote 6 hours each and you did both in 30mins?

[@hosejockey61]

What's really going on @ 2:20

[@environmenteller4442]

Funny guy

[@tattooadventures]

😂

[@Sevenslotdad]

What gear ratio came out? And what ratio was installed? I have 3.73’s currently and going to 5.13’s but I’m being told I need a new front carrier.

[@joshuas3282]

yeah go 4.88, the dana 30 housing isnt large enough

[@TheSage383]

He was fast bur did anyone notice that he didn't install the oil slinger on the pinion shaft

[@aaronl_trains_and_planes]

What if you don't have a press like that? How do you press the new bearing on?

[@klinkster1955]

Find a buddy with a press or buy one at harbor freight

[@neilb505]

Can you provide links to the specialty tools please?

[@yukongearandaxle]

www.randysworldwide.com/categories?cat=1999

[@justincausby5625]

Can anyone tell me what brand of front bumper that is on that black Jeep?! I love the style...kinda looks like Mopar

[@phantomwalker8251]

METAL. make your own. flat plate & pipe..

[@balrog972]

Rugged Ridge arcus

[@TheNastynelly1]

I have 35 inch tires. Everyone keeps telling me 456 gears. I don't plan ongoing over 80 miles an hour. At any point in my Jeep. Should I go up to 488?

[@j.till_z]

Running 40s w/ a Dana 30 and open carriers = Mall Crawler

[@yukongearandaxle]

Shots fired

[@gom3r69]

Does this require a new carrier when going from 3.21 to the 4.56 in a 2013 JKU Sahara.

[@08_jk_98]

You will need a new front carrier.

[@yukongearandaxle]

Yes it does. If wishing to stick with the OEM spider gears/open carrier, use part # YC D2010999. The JKs use a different version of spider gears than the older TJs/ etc.

[@natesmith3717]

Does it come with a yukon energy drink?

[@yukongearandaxle]

That can be arranged 😂

[@cjadkins5297]

You didn't say what ratio you started with and what you went to. If you go from 3.73 to 4.56 do you have to change the carrier. In the old days you had to but no one talks about that now. Thanks

[@davidcooper6618]

3.73 to 4.56 you shouldn't have to change the carrier. Carriers geared higher than 3.73 from the factory would need to be changed.

[@atozproductions9660]

"on the next extreme!!!" hahahahahahaha🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@boatsandjeeps780]

Do you ever get noisy gears from yukon (4.88) if set up correctly? I'm hearing they r noisy. I have a set I'm ready to install but not certain now

[@yukongearandaxle]

All aftermarket gear sets tend to make a very slight amount more noise than an OEM gear set, this is a trade off of the change in tooth profile. you compromise a very small amount of nose in order to see a gain in strength.

[@boatsandjeeps780]

@@yukongearandaxle thanks for the response, friend of mine installed some 4.88s in his of a different brand and they are quite , so if it's guaranteed the yukon will make some sort of noise then I'll just return them. Not all gears make noise , I ride with lots of jeeps with gear swaps and they don't complain about noise

[@guspyeatt6803]

@@boatsandjeeps780 when after market gears are said to " make noise" it should not be an objectionable noise, it would be more akin to a stock tire vs an all terrain tire, very subtle, and not noticeable by most people in most cases . when most people think of " making noise " they are referring to the wineing sound caused by an improperly set up gear set, this can occur with any gear set, even an OEM set.

[@boatsandjeeps780]

@@guspyeatt6803 I have already went with yukon gears and 0 noise. Very happy with them. Thanks

[@hussainzim]

Hello, im re gearing to 4.56 on my 2015 JK which has dana 30. Do i need a new carrier as well or i csb manage through shims ?

[@jordang9434]

Hey I just had my jk axles regeared and had to have a new front Carrier for the Dana 30. Anything passed a 3.73 I think needs a new carrier on a D30

[@hussainzim]

@@jordang9434 thanks for the reply. Yup I have ordered a new carrier..

[@chriskriaris2671]

@ to 3:@t @t did they do it? Think about it.These guys risk there life for the making of this video. Also please watch @ to @ . What incredible 4x4 skills. Just incredible skills. Thanks for sharing such a talent and also the making of this very dangerous video. Unbelievable you survived. Your skills pulled you threw.The music also tells the tale of how they barely survived this whole ordea

[@UNaware_of_myself]

This guy stick his finger in a light socket while drinking monster energy?

[@johnnyengelbrecht2415]

What would the overall opinion be regarding the Yukon Ring and Pinion compared say to the G2 or Revolution Ring And Pinion for gearing upgrade on a Jeep JK?

[@yukongearandaxle]

Yukon are the premium aftermarket gears, our proprietary metallurgy, heat treatment process, and tooth profiles result in a gear set that is not only stronger, but also runs cooler and quieter. We are the only aftermarket manufacturer that has full control over our product right from the raw materials, thru forcing, machining heat treatment down all the way to the consumer.

[@alvinyork5341]

Isn’t this guy from Ontario

[@jonathanford8217]

Get an impact socket!

[@hlgb2014]

"a little bit of brake clean..."

[@scotthamilton2901]

I want you to regear my 2015 please!!

[@yukongearandaxle]

Hey Scott, you can find your regear kit by putting your vehicle information on our site: bit.ly/3i6uxuV

[@steveschilling5966]

warm the gear with a torch works better

[@keithcmotorsports]

I cringed when marking dots on the mating surface. Wont cause a leak but never a good practice. Paint marker on axle tube is more my style.

[@btyme80]

Until you’re cleaning out the carrier and get brakekleen on it and your marks are gone. Those dimples are not going anywhere

[@michaelchadwick3497]

Wasn’t a mating surface.

[@maverick_jl]

Surprised you haven't replaced those diff covers with someting more beefy - like the YUKON hard core covers... 🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩

[@terraforge_motorsports]

Come on 40s on a d30. Ian you’re better than that!

[@406fishing9]

Idk whether or not to regear on my own, take it to a shop or just fuckin swap axles lol

[@2S1L3NT]

And what if the gear tooth pattern is not correct? 🤔

[@davidcooper6618]

That's when you have to reshim your pinion gear. So if you've already pressed on the pinion bearing, you will need another one

[@trevormcwilliams3174]

That’s why you try not to ruin your original pinion bearing on removal. Grind out some of the material from the inside and use it as a setup bearing.

[@gibson5056]

THAT CARRIER FALLING OUT OF THE DIFF HOUSING IS NOT GOOD, WHOEVER SET IT UP INITIALLY DIDNT GET GOOD PRELOAD ON CARRIER BEARINGS......

[@hosejockey61]

That is setup by Dana....maybe you should give them a call and tell them they suck? :-)

[@gibson5056]

@@hosejockey61 I did and they agreed the preload was wrong ... go sit down little boy

[@shawnshannon3107]

I’m right there with you, though I took out the carrier of a rear 44, new used bought brand new off the shelf and it too slid out not tools other than my hands!

[@environmenteller4442]

Alot of breakclean

[@wvjeepguy8178]

For anyone watching this, knocking those pinion bearing races out with a steel tool is a really bad idea. You can buy a large brass rod for around $40 that will keep you from damaging the housing if you slip.

[@yukongearandaxle]

We recommend our Yukon Bearing Race Drivers for such situations, used and trusted by installers across the nation. They're sized to match the bearing race/housing, so slipping won't occur. You can find them here: www.randysworldwide.com/?searchby=part-number&s=YT+BD or on Amazon and most major retailers.

[@hosejockey61]

@@yukongearandaxle @$1100 for a 21 piece set, I'll take my chances with a punch.

[@hosejockey61]

When removing the races it isn't a big deal.

[@shawnshannon3107]

Knocking them out, you’re not gonna hurt anything, knocking them in with steel you might hurt the race/bearing mating surface, but you’ll never damage the housing.

[@jokerkdd1]

Well you’re not rebuilding the axles , secondly it’s gears in the axle housing lol so you lost me there . Not to mention you have people fooled on the fact you’re running 40s on stock axles and all you have to do is re gear . Next the fact most wrench turners are not capable of a proper re gear . But “ hey bruh all you gotta do is slap an eBay turbo charger on this civic and boom 1000hp “ lol. I’d expect more from this dude ….. well maybe not the hair says nope

[@arizonacardinals6196]

I wouldn't go over 37" tires on that little dana 44 you're going to be snapping parts left n right

[@shooter77us]

Why do you look like Guy Fieri and John Goodman had a love child?

[@buitha5846]

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