i have a set of thirds with 5.29 gears. they just arent really enough gear for my tracker, so i would consider trading them for some thirds with 5.71 gears.
here is what i have:
front 82/83 model
open diff
5.29 (not sure of brand of gear) with yukon install kit
right around 1500 miles on gears and install kit
rear 95-ish model (was told it was v6, but i dont know)
open diff
5.29 (again not sure of brand of gear) with yukon install kit
right around 1500 miles on gears and install kit
i drove these gears very gently for 500 miles then drained the fluids, then ran it another 250 or so daily driving, then went to north carolina where i wheeled that weekend (i trailered the truck there). since i have been back, i have run maybe another 400-500 miles. these are in a geo tracker 4 door i did a solid axle swap on. the truck came stock with 27 inch tires and 5.12 gears, and the 5.29s just arent enough with the 33s i am running not.
if you have some thirds in excellent condition and 5.71s, id be interested in trading... i might consider paying some to boot if you have a rear locker...