Davidengbe

Finally got time at the shop who's gonna make the swap to Superior 5.13 gears. While loading the stuff into the back of the Jeep, I noticed that both overhaul kits were marked "rear" !

They're both D44, and the gears are as they should; front (reverse) and rear. Anyone knows if the overhaul kits are the same? They have different article numbers at www.4wd.com which makes me wonder...

Any help appreciated!

Davidengbe

*bump*

Guess a few members of this forum has done this swap, right?

Bunker

I meant to check for you last night (I have the boxes in my garage) but I forgot. I'll try and get you the part numbers on my boxes when I get home.

Davidengbe

Thx, appreciated!

Northridge4x4

The overhaul kits are not the same.

David

Davidengbe

Thanks David!

Anyways, seems to be solved now. 4wd hardware promised to ship a correct kit out instantly, so I guess it'll be allright, then.

Davidengbe

Now I'm confused... got an email from Superior's vice president just now. He says the components are the same for front and rear (bearings and all other components...), and I should be set with the two kits I've got. Beats me, but I guess he knows what he's talking about!

Northridge4x4

Then ask him why he has 2 part numbers and 2 diff. prices for each kit?

Now I am comfused.

Davidengbe

I did, David! 'Cause I was wondering the exact same thing.

Haven't got a reply yet, though... But I'll let you know as soon as I get it!

Northridge4x4

crush sleeve's are not the same
Seals are not the same
one pinion nut is coarse thread the other is fine thread.

Please correct me if I am wrong but I am pretty sure this is correct info.

David