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MoabRat previously said:

KB, there are some break in tips you should follow, I think it might have been Jerry or Don that were talking about them. Driving for x miles. Stopping to cool, more miles, etc. I'll google around but I would want to do it right

K: found this, it should do it for you:

BREAK-IN PROCEDURE

A new ring and pinion installed with new bearings will initially generate higher than normal operating temperatures. It is advisable to use whichever of the following break in procedures matches your application.

• With vehicle still on jack stands and rear-end filled with proper amount of lube, run in forward and reverse approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
• Drive vehicle approximately 10 miles at normal operating speeds. Accelerate and decelerate several times conservatively, then let cool
• Do not do any heavy towing for 300 miles.
• **WARNING: OPERATOR MUST REMAIN IN DRIVER'S SEAT AND ALWAYS MAKE SURE FRONT WHEELS ARE BLOCKED AND JACK STANDS ARE SECURED BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS PROCEDURE - NEVER EXCEED 2000 RPM WITH WHEELS OFF GROUND. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE, PHYSICAL INJURY OR DEATH!

Scott,

For bullets 1 & 2, its already been driven home from the dealership so the forward condition is met. I didn't ask them if they ran the car in reverse, but I can easily do that 2 nite or tommorow up and down the school parking lot.

Its also been driven ~30 miles since getting it...and as as it works out, in about 10 mile increments.

My only question would be about bullet item 3. If we did some off roading on rattlesnake tommorow would that be too rough on the 3rd member? There won't be any towing, but could be some groaning to get over a couple of the obstacles.

Are you going to come out tommorow? The forecast actually doesn't look bad...just a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms, but wouldn't matter much with a morning run.

Kalen