# New Member here Gem e2 **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [August 13, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602 "2026-08-13T15:32:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 49
**Author:** ![JarJarJava](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jarjarjava/32/15158_2.png) [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602/49 "2026-09-18T13:35:04Z")
> [@Ojo](#): > > Motor came out today and I’ll need a new input shaft for sure. Have some parts from NEV on the way ( a-arm ball joints, brake calipers, steering rack boots). Unfortunately they doesn’t have the input shaft ( is this a 12.44 gear ratio? ), the Dana sticker on the housing is gone. Earlier this year, it appeared that R$F stocks at least some replacement input shaft kits. The 8.9:1 and the 10.35:1 use the same input shaft which has a 27-tooth helix gear. The 12.44:1 uses an input shaft that has a 21-tooth gear. You’'ll probably have to contact them for the kit. And, be advised that dealing with Bob and his Oompa-Loompas is often somewhat the opposite experience of working with the staff at NEV-Accessories… > [@GEM e825 - input shaft seal availability](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-input-shaft-seal-availability/30329/3): > > Ride For Fun has them --- _[View the full topic](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-here-gem-e2/30602)._