Unfortunately, I have to update my review. I'm giving more stars than really deserved for the quality of work performed but they have been very nice. However, being "nice" does not justify the fact that I just had to replace the rear differential for the 3rd time in 5 years. This vehicle has never been used for off roading!! Being that the vehicle was about 40 minutes away and had already been towed to another shop, towing it back to Pro Gears was not ideal and that was all they could suggest I do. I would not give them another penny and need to seek reimbursement at this point. read more

Pro Gear Differentials - Rear differential on 2007 4Runner - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

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Pros: It's been 6 months since I was here and wanted to wait to make sure everything was running fine to review. Everything seems to be working and running well and the regear feels 100x better than it was before. I Shattered my rear differential on a trail and brought it here to get re-geared as I had to get it repaired anyways. Isaac was extremely nice and informative and open to questions, great guy. The cons: When I got my truck back I parked it and it was leaking a ton of red gear oil out of the cv boot. Had to bring it back in for them to repair and repull my axle all over again. They claimed it was their tech damaged the seal before putting it back in with the cv axle. They repaired it no extra charge but still annoying to bring it back and wait for 4 hours for it to get done. My tires were aired down when I dropped off and I asked if they'd air them up once they fix the diff so it doesn't wear the tire tread (after a regear they do the first easy break in shakedown to make sure everything's running well). They did not air up my tires before taking it on the pavement for a test run and I when I picked it up they were still aired down to 10psi.. Not good for the tires at all... I brought it here in hopes for quick turnaround. It was good but an extra day than I was initially told which isn't too bad overall but still eh. read more

I'm a small independent used vehicle dealer. I had an older Toyota Tacoma that was making a shuttering sound only under certain circumstances, and not easy to duplicate. I had it back to my main mechanic three separate times and they couldn't figure out the problem. Finally, I took it in for an evaluation to Pro Gear. They took a drive with me and spent about 25 minutes driving around, trying to duplicate the problem and then even let me drive the truck to see if I could make it happen. I think on our test drive it happened maybe 2 to 3 times. We got back and I left the truck for full evaluation hoping it wasn't something inside the transmission. After they went through and inspected the vehicle, they called me and said it was their opinion that it was most likely a broken transmission mount they found and another one. My main mechanic didn't find either. They suggested that we repair these and there was a very good chance that it would correct the problem if not it was something in the transmission, possibly the torque converter. It was their opinion however that replacing these two mounts would correct the problem and they were 100% right! What a relief. They were professional and courteous throughout and I highly recommend trying them out if you have an issue with your vehicle! Joel Lampert Integrity Auto read more

John from Genesse auto care recommended I check out Progear to re-gear my truck and I'm glad I did. Kraig was responsive on giving a quote and answered whatever questions I had. I didn't feel like they were trying to up-sell me on anything that I didn't need. Kraig and Justin took the time to explain to me on how to properly break in the new gears and what to do and what not to do so that they last for a long time. Great groups of people in this shop and I'm will definitely refer them to anyone looking to re-gear their rig. Thanks again guys! read more

First off I like to thank everyone for their hard work , professionalism, they did an awesome job I highly recommend them 5 starts is not enough. I had recently upgraded my tires and felt the weight of the new tires, I did some research and found this is the place to bring your truck too if you want the best service for your rig! They walked me threw the complete process was very knowledgeable , transparent every reason to bring your 3rd gen Tacoma a night and day difference! read more

Pro Gear Differentials - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

I want to thank Justin Scott and all the team at Pro Gear for the work they performed on my 1994 Bronco. I originally brought it in to re gear from and rear diffs and correct a leak caused by another shop. They were very communicative, diligent and and transparent all throughout the process. I had also the pleasure to meet the owner who is super hands on and personally worked on my truck to fix the angles of the drive shaft. He is knowledgeable, accesible and gave me his unbiased advice to get the truck running the way it was supposed to. Overall, I'm very pleased with their work, attention to detail and customer support. Kudos to all the team at ProGear. So refreshing to see a shop being run they way it should be. Thanks guys!! read more

Pro Gear Differentials - Axles - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

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Best off road shop in the west coast! They fix all the Baja race trucks! Only place I go for over 20 years! read more

Pro Gear Differentials - Gears - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

Fantastic service, did exactly what they said they would. Honest, very helpful, and answered every question I had very clearly. They finished on time (which is a very hard thing to find in a mechanic in San Diego) and even sent one of their technicians with me after the work was done to help me track down some problems I was having read more

Pro Gear Differentials - Re gear to 4.56 - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

Yes, My wife and I went in because we were leaking rear deferential fluid. Anyway the staff staff was very knowledgeable about everything and when I say staff, I mean Justin from the front to the guys in the back actually working the vehicle! Everyone! Also These guys would "listen!" , which is very important! They had patience and will work very hard for you! They really do care about the work they do and the people that come into their business!.. read more

Fast, Easy, and Professional. These are the guys you want working on your vehicle when you can't do it yourself. If your going to re-gear you want the best of the best working on it. This isn't a simple job that anyone can do, and these guys nail it. Craig gave me a service quote with everything I needed, answered all my questions, and was more than willing to talk over the phone and discuss options. He gave great recommendations on what gearing ratio he would go with for what I was looking for. The install took less time than quoted, and afterword they gave me a heads up with other parts that would need to be replaced soon with another quote including part numbers so I could quickly purchase parts on my own and do the work myself if I wanted. I'm very happy with the service here and will/would refer anyone to head here for service. read more

I have taken both a 2003 and a 2011 Crown Victoria here that were both retired police vehicles and these guys got my axles straightened out. If you have a rear differential in your vehicle then you should really change your fluid and these guys are the place to go. And if you don't change your fluid and you completely mess up all your parts these are the guys to take it to. read more

Kraig and crew are a professional & friendly organization that do superior work. I originally took my newly purchased used Wrangler to the Jeep dealer to have work done and they did not want to touch the gears and suggested I take it to Pro Gear. I set an appointment to have the gears swapped since I was adding larger tires and the suggestion was to put in 5.13 with the 6 speed manual trans on the 2009 Wrangler. Kraig helped me find some custom diff covers I purchased on Amazon, and also let me drop off the new 35" wheel package I bought from a third part too. Kraig corresponded back and forth with me over email in the days leading up to the appointment and ensured that the items I had purchased on my own would suffice. They installed the gears, and also let me drop off some bump stops that I brought in since one of mine was broken and rattling inside the coil. They did not charge me extra but did the work anyway despite being busy - obviously they just wanted to keep the customer happy. The work was done on time and the car looks great. I took the car around the block for a quick spin before driving home and noticed the steering wheel was slightly off center by less than an inch so again, the owner took time right there on the spot to get under the car, twist a few twists and straightened the wheel before I drove home. They were honest, explained the work done in detail, and never did I feel like they were selling me things I did not need.The entire team at Pro Gear is pleasant to deal with and is nothing compared to the experience you might get at some other Warehouses that specialize in Off Road services. This small business knows how it's done and I will be a repeat customer for both my Jeeps from this point forward. The choice to add 5.13 gears was spot on. The car now has so much get up and go - you'd never know it was turning 35" Toyo Mudders! read more

Pro Gear Differentials - The front Dana 30 diff Pro Gear installed - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing Guys, Craig & Justin are outstanding with their knowledge of drivetrain. Do yourself a favor and do not waste your time calling around take your truck, car or off road vehicle drivetrain needs here! I've had the following done and have been more than satisfied with the work preformed, not only dimension they explain everything what they're doing. List of items I have they did for me: 68 Camaro rear completely rebuilt with new axles, Eaton Posi Traction and new ring and pinion 3.73. 01 GMC Sierra Z71 - Installed Front new axle/CV boots, installed new slip yoke to stop common clunking noise along with 2 new U Joints. Best part is I never asked about price these guys are way honest which is what I love! They will let you know if items really need to be replaced or if there's no need... They're not about money, but about keeping you as a customer and or friends & family coming back HAPPY. read more

These guys are great. Professional and informative, they delivered on time on budget, would highly recommend. read more

Pro Gear Differentials - My 69 Chevelle with new axles, gears, and diff installed by Pro Gears. - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

Sometimes the best service is experience.... I have to give Pro Gear an A+ I have been here in the past but today I called after realizing we had issue with the front diff on our Porsche I had searched google for hours I called two places closer to me both got BS response. Pro Gear kicked ass got me the info provided a solution and all within a short time ... Thanks again... read more

My rear axel was done in a speedy manner and Criag was extremely helpful. Would recommend to anyone that needed service done right.

Kraig and company brought back rear differential to new status ,on time , and estimate was just like he said it would be, he called and kept me up on any issues (there wasn't any ) 64 Vette came back ....so happy ! Thank You you guys made it easy with no surprises or pressure , definite referrals ! read more

Pro Gear Differentials - 64 Vette - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

Just a few days before my vacation plans to go to the Grand Canyon and Sedona the rear end in my jeep takes a dump. Craig and his crew got me back on the road with plenty of time for a proper break-in before we did the crawling on the broken arrow trail. My Rubicon towed flawlessly, and crawled excellently! read more

Pro Gear Differentials - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

Kraig, Justin and the crew did a top notch job fixing up my Ford F350 when it had an issue with the pinion/ring gear. Everyone at the shop was helpful and had a great attitude. While I was waiting, got an educational lesson on the different types of differential set-ups and how they function -- the team is very passionate about their work! Upon pickup, received clear instruction on the break-in process of the near rear end. Would definitely return to this shop and recommend it to others. read more

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Took my 2014 mustang in a while ago and changed my 2.73 gears out with 4.10's Moments after driving out, I felt the driveshaft shake and vibrate once i took my foot off the gas. I called them back up and they told me to bring the car back in. After they 'diagnosed' the issue, they told me that I should buy an $800 single piece driveshaft to fix the vibration. They claimed there was 'too much rotating mass' on the dual-piece shaft. $2000 later, I still have the same exact problem. They told me they couldn't figure it out and eventually left me with a messed up differential. I strongly advise taking your car to San Diego Gear & Axle instead. Much better (and dependable) service, that won't leave you with a semi-drivable car. read more

The only gear shop in San Diego you should go to. Back in April or so, my Dodge 9.25 rear end let loose with a c-clip failure and chewed up the housing. Not only did Justin take the time to talk to me about how and where this failure happens, he saved me hundreds, maybe a thousand dollars, by telling me of another rear end that I could salvage at a junkyard and have them re-gear, that was almost guaranteed to not have the same issue. A perfect donor pumpkin. They got my entire truck regarded to 4.56 with an Eaton Detroit Truetrac in the back in just a couple days. Great people and professional work. read more

These guys are awesome. I asked to regear my Jeep and install diff lock. They were really attentive to my what I need, suggested me better parts brand which actually saved me some money. I'm absolutely happy with the installation quality and would definitely recommend this shop! read more

This "Time Tested" business icon has been doing what they know for many, many years in SD. And for 3 good reasons. (1)They fill a much needed service ( building diffs. for on & off road machine's). (2) offer quality with integrity at a reasonable price. (3) Friendly & knowledgeable ownership/staff. To survive in San Diego's aggressive off road market, ProGear has the " trifecta" of successful business plan, skill & staff on their side. I have been using them for myself and customers of my shop for over 15 years. Want integrity with your latest build? Include ProGear.! read more

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I highly recommend taking your vehicle here for any differential related repair/upgrade. The crew here is very knowledgable and showed awesome customer service. I had my landcruiser re-geared and they even addressed a worn out part that needed to be replaced to prevent any future issues. They also got me the right parts after the manufacture had supplied the wrong diff seal. Hard to find professional shops with excellent customer service nowadays. read more

My car was ready for some serious attention. My rear axle was a mess, axle tubes needed to be straightened, new axles, new differential, gears, bearings and seals. I received first class service and a excellent job. I could not be happier or more satisfied. They are highly recommended, very professional, courteous and they delivered when promised. And, just to add icing to the cake, their prices are very reasonable. Thanks again read more

I was referred to Pro Gear from a friend. I had a list of questions on getting some work done to my jeep. I was greeted by Justin at the front desk and was introduced to Kraig who took about 45mins out of his day to help answer questions and do some parts search online to give me some ideas and references for my project. Super knowledgable and friendly. They gave me a reasonable quote and did the work a few weeks later. Great communication throughout the service. Everything turned out as expected and I will definitely be back for future work! read more

Took my chevy to these guys based on a recommendation. Problem was a bad wheel bearing. Asked for and received "worst case scenario" repair estimate. After the car was on the rack and rear end torn down, the estimate vastly exceeded the "worst case scenario" Sensing a lack of ethics on behalf of Pro-Gear. I asked for my car back. They then charged me to reassemble my car and return it to me despite the fact that they pooched the estimate on repair. NO THANKS! read more

I brought my 4x4 GMC 1500 here because my 4x4 would not engage and I got stuck in the dirt was referred here in the past by Zwhizz. They will look at you truck free! They made the repairs before noon the next day. I was very pleased with the work they did and the customer service was outstanding as well! It was a pleasure doing business with Pro gear! P.S. As a woman, I felt no intimidation here! read more

I had a leaking Axel seal from a modification I did. Craig and the guys took care of it. read more

Awesome people took good care of me they regeard my 2017 Tacoma with 529 gear ration and Kraig and Justin are freaking awesome, honest and the best in the game! Would recommend anyone for any differential work! read more

I would recommend Pro Gear to anyone needing differential service because they are quick, honest, and reasonably priced. I do not give out 5 Stars often, but Pro Gear earned 'em. Pro Gear repaired the final drive on my E46 BMW. They removed it, diagnosed it, ordered and received parts, and installed it in less than a day. And at a hourly rate that is about 30% less than what the Dealer charges. While they seem to work on alot of desert 4x4s, they are comfortable with sports cars too. Pro Gear was straight with me at all times. Kraig the owner scheduled me for the day after I called, recorded the symptoms, and quickly wrote me up for a $0 estimate. He called me back with an estimate and kept to it. They charged me for 2 hours plus parts. Some shops leave you wondering if you got ripped off or not. I always felt that Pro Gear was honest with me every step of the way. Pro Gear is a specialty shop; they just do differentials. These jobs require special tools, knowledge and experience to do it right. If you hear strange squeals or clunks from your rear end, or you find oil leaking from it, take it to them. Pro Gear will inspect your diff and give you a free estimate; it the problem isn't your rear end, they'll tell you and won't charge you. You can take it to Tony down the street, but he'll end up taking it to Pro Gear if the problem is your diff and charge you for the time. read more

The place to go for anything differential or drive-line related. The whole Pro Gear team is knowledgeable, thorough, and excellent at keeping you up to date with progress or changes as they get further into the job. I took my 2005 Tahoe in with front differential 4WD problems. They got into the differential, diagnosed the problem, estimated the cost, and finished the job on time. Truly a pleasant change from your typical automotive repair experience. read more

Took my 2014 F150 here for a re-gear and limited slip installation after putting larger tires on it. The guys were super helpful, knew everything there is to know about diffs and do excellent work. I would absolutely take my truck there again. They even helped me out by doing a little exhaust welding on a bolt up kit I installed. All around great experience. 10 out of 10. read more

I brought my car in to have them look at the transfer case which I knew was damaged. Things started out well and they seemed very professional and straightforward. They spoke english too... which is rare in the mechanic business in San Diego... so it was much easier to communicate with them. I had to really ding them on the stars though because they told me that the transfer case was bad and that the front differential was good. They said they even popped the cover and took a look. When I got the vehicle back they didn't even charge me for the inspection. I decided to take it elsewhere because they were going to charge me $1700 for work that another shop was going to do for $1000. I drove the vehicle off the lot and immediately heard a terrible grinding noise that was not there previously. Worried that I might not make it to the other mechanics, I did not turn around. Big Mistake on my part... BUT when I got the other mechanics they said that the front differential had lots of noise coming out of it because there was possible metal inside. I dont know what happened while my vehicle was in their posession but it ended up costing me an extra $1000 to get the transfer case and differential fixed. Bottom Line: I wish I went right back to them, but with all that noise coming from who knows where I figured that the transfer case had gotten even worse. Beware of what goes on behind closed doors. read more

These guys are awesome! I've had multiple differentials built here from factory diffs to custom limited slips for our BMW's. They are always quick and thorough with their communication. Its hard to find a shop that cares not only about the quality of their work but also have excellent customer service. Mark and the team have always made sure our differentials will last a lifetime and we can drive our cars as hard as we like without hesitation. Thanks for everything and keep up the great work! read more

I also would have to give Pro Gear a A+ for there work and honesty! I took my 67 Camaro there two different times for two different problems and were great!!! read more

Kraig and the guys did front and rear gears, LSD front and rear on my 94 Bronco and I couldn't have been referred to a better shop. Thanks for all your hard work and honesty. Customer forever. read more

Pro Gear Differentials - My bronco EL JUGO. - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

First of all never put much creditable on any review by a vehicle owner that wants everything practically for free or a discount and then writes a bad review. Not fair. This company "Pro Gear" happens to be one of if not the best gear company in Southern California. I know. I use them and they are fast and fair and know what they are doing. I own a antique car chauffeuring company in San Diego, "Haynes Chauffeuring" and they have worked on a number of my very old cars. Top notch. Lance Haynes 4672 Mt. Gaywas Drive San Diego, CA 92117 .. ph. 858-560-5737 read more

Outstanding place to install a diff, what ever this guys do and sale im sure its the best for your car application. This place was reccomend it by a good friend of mine and im happy I chose this place. Its close by and Justin was happy to take the car right away the next business day of course and gave me other day options if when ever it was convenient for me. I brought the outstanding ProGear team a quaife atb lsd and they where happy to take it, and they could of easily turn me down for bringing my diff with new bushings, seals, redline oils, and gasket maker. Of course I bought everything brand new for who ever was going to install not to struggle with the install and you want at least all that for a quaife and if you are trying to istall a clutch plate you even need more parts to go with it. Justin told me it was going to be completed at the end of the day and surely he was done before they closed. 1000 miles I have now and my diff is smooth like brand new. The things it will allow me to do when I go to the track in the near future and have some fun. I have done small pulls like half throttle in the rain in a very secure place with no traffic or any danger close by. But for me to fully appreciate its true potential track needs to be visited. : ) read more

Might do good work, but Mark volunteered bogus information over the phone. I wanted to install a Detroit-Eaon Trutrac limited slip differential on my T100. The Internet reviews and videos are universally positive on Trutrac: http://www.offroaders.com/reviewbox/showproduct.php?product=252 http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f249/detroit-truetrac-771841/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uwpNpvsshQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LiKCjHG59g The only negative is that if one wheel is in the air, it won't get traction until you hit the brakes. Otherwise EVERYONE loves it. Mark told me that Trutrac would not work for my application (going up a steep dirt driveway) , because it would spin, and that it WAS NOT in fact a limited slip differential but instead a torque-sensing differential, same as a Gleason Torsen only good for street racing. When I pointed to the Utube videos and reviews and Eaton info that contradicted this, Mark hung up on me. Mark is equating the Torsen to the Trutrac , but thy are slightly different. Typical Trutrac review: I run a truetrac in my 04 4x4, it's an awesome unit, just grabs and goes, great street manners. The slipping wheel doesn't even make a full revolution before it gets in. I had the no-slip for a week, couldn't stand the harshness and noise. When I tried to power in and out of turns, it would bark the tires and jerk. I like thr truetrac much better. SD Gear installed it in 1 hr and it works perfectly. read more