I know I need to get a master install kit. I have seen them at Randy's ring and pinion and other places as well. They have some on Ebay also. Was wondering if this is what I needed or if these are cheap parts on ebay. Here's the link...... If so, I will just get them from a place like randy's or other reputable shop.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

 

I wouldnt buy one off ebay. Makes sure whatever you get has timken bearings in it. Those are the best IMO and quite a few others.

 

That looks to be the right kit, but I too am a little leery on the bearings. Look for part# LM-603049 bearing, and part# LM-603012 race 2 each required.

 

Yeah, well I found a few kits on there with the Timkin bearings too, but like you Cody, I am a little leary. I will buy some stuff off ebay, but others I'm a little tentative on.

 

I think I'd call Randy's. Timken or yukon **** is both real good IMO

 

Yeah, I think Randy's is the way to go.

Another stupid question. I know search, but this has been brought up a bunch, and never really answered. I just got off the phone with my local dealership and got a price on OEM GM Ring & Pinion 4.10 gears and they were 577.00. I have searched all over and not really seen actual OEM GM gears on the net. Where the heck is everyone buying them. I have had several shops try to pawn off Richmonds and Yukon gears. I will not go back to Richmonds, but have heard good things about Yukon gears but would really like to stay with good ole GM products.

 

The bearings for a 99-up truck with an Eaton are the same ones a stock rear use. All you need is a kit for a 99-up 8.6 truck, nothing special.
As far as OEM gears go, Randy's has them and they ae the same as you would get from the dealer, just a different box. You can get a good deal on the Eaton and Gears with the MK from him.

 

Yeah, well, I've already got the Eaton, well, its being shipped as we speak, but I just need the master install kit and 4.10 gears and don't want to settle for a lesser brand ya know.

 

Yeah, Like I said, just call Randy's. He will have the OEM gears and the Timken master kits. At good prices also. Or you can also try National Drivetrain.

 

Yeah, prolly just try Randy's, he seems like the place that most suggest.