Ever pulled apart a differential only to second-guess your pinion depth or backlash settings? That nagging doubt can lead to noisy gears, premature wear, or worse—a rebuild you didn't plan for. Enter the Richmond Gear 5500011 Gear Marking Compound, your trusty sidekick for visual verification that everything meshes perfectly.
Apply a thin layer to your pinion gear teeth. As you roll the gears together, the compound transfers precisely where contact happens. High spots show up as solid color wipes—easy to spot and shave down. Check backlash by observing even patterns across the teeth. It's that straightforward, no fancy tools required beyond what you've already got in your shop.
This isn't some flimsy paste that smears and disappears after one try. Richmond's formula clings tenaciously, holding up through repeated installations and tweaks. One tube goes a long way, covering multiple jobs without drying out or losing effectiveness. Mechanics and gearhead restorers swear by it for everything from hot rod rear-ends to heavy-duty truck diffs.
Picture this: quiet highway cruises without that gear whine, transfers that hook up smoothly under power, and setups that last seasons instead of weeks. It eliminates trial-and-error shimming, reduces setup time by hours, and boosts your confidence behind the wheel—or under the hood. Perfect for DIY builds, race preps, or just keeping your daily driver humming.
Whether you're setting up a Ford 9-inch, a GM 10-bolt, or any ring-and-pinion combo, this compound is indispensable. Keep it handy for annual fluid changes too—quick pattern checks ensure nothing's wandered. Pros use it; now you can too, without the pro price tag.
Grab the Richmond Gear 5500011 today and turn gear installation from art into science. Your next setup will be the best one yet.
