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Old 02-21-2005, 09:52 PM
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I am gettin my gears installed this week, how should i break them in?
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Old 02-21-2005, 09:56 PM
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i never did.
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Old 02-21-2005, 10:02 PM
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Depending on the gear set.. Mine had no break in period.. After the mechanic drove it around the block, he said alright let er' rip! And I have don so ever since.. They are great... What gears do you have???
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Old 02-21-2005, 10:24 PM
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As i just found out today the richmond gears i ordered require break in and i plan on following the manufactures recomendations. Look at any paper work you get with them and google search it. What brand did you get?
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Old 02-22-2005, 05:13 AM
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I've got FRPP's in both my steeds and the break in is GRIP IT AND RIP IT.
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Old 02-22-2005, 11:39 PM
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i got ford racing 3:73s
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Old 02-23-2005, 02:50 AM
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0 break-in period!! Have fun!!!
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