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Gearbox Rebuilding & Repair Services

At Lawler Gear, we don’t just rebuild gearboxes; we restore performance, reliability, and efficiency to the machines that keep your operation running. From worn bearings to stripped gears, our gearbox rebuilding specialists bring decades of experience to every repair, ensuring your equipment performs like new.

Located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, just outside Kansas City, Lawler Gear has been a trusted name in precision gear manufacturing and full-service gearbox repair for more than 45 years

Our goal is simple: deliver long-lasting gearbox solutions that save you time, reduce downtime, and extend the life of your investment.

Is Rebuilding a Gearbox Better Than Replacing?

When a gearbox fails, replacement isn’t always the best answer. New units are expensive, can take weeks to arrive, and often bring surprises such as mounting issues, alignment problems, or downtime that quickly add up. Gearbox rebuilding offers a smarter, faster, and more cost-effective solution.

Lawler Gear’s skilled technicians thoroughly disassemble each gearbox, inspect every component, and rebuild it to meet or exceed the original performance standards. Using advanced machining and precision inspection tools, we repair or replace gears, shafts, bearings, seals, and housings, restoring your equipment’s reliability and efficiency for a fraction of the cost of a new unit.

Here’s why rebuilding just makes sense:

  • Lower Cost: Rebuilding typically costs significantly less than buying new, especially when considering installation, shipping, and lost production time.
  • Faster Turnaround: Working with a local gearbox repair shop in the Kansas City area means shorter lead times and faster service when you need it most.
  • Tailored Solutions: Older or modified equipment often requires custom parts. We can machine components to your exact specifications, rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all replacement.
  • Sustainable Approach: Reusing and restoring components reduces waste and extends the lifespan of your machinery—better for your budget and the environment.
  • Reliable Performance: With expert craftsmanship and exacting standards, your rebuilt gearbox will run as smoothly and dependably as it did when new—and sometimes even better.

Every gearbox we rebuild begins with understanding how you use it—the loads, conditions, and expectations. Whether it’s running a food processing line, powering heavy construction equipment, or driving agricultural machinery, our rebuilds are tailored to your specific operation. Because when your gearbox runs better, your business does too.

Inside Our Gearbox Rebuilding Process

Every gearbox has its own story, from the machines it’s powered to the hours it’s logged. That’s why we take a detailed, methodical approach to every rebuild, ensuring lasting performance and reliability.

1. Initial Inspection & Diagnosis

Every project begins with a full evaluation. We inspect for wear, corrosion, and damage, identify root causes of failure, and determine the most effective repair strategy.

2. Disassemble & Clean 

We carefully disassemble the gearbox and clean each component to remove buildup and contaminants. This step ensures we can accurately assess every surface, tooth, and bearing seat.

3. Repair or Replacement Components

Worn or damaged parts are either replaced with new OEM components or custom-machined in-house at our Lee’s Summit facility. Our team has the equipment and expertise to produce replacement gears, shafts, and housings that meet or exceed original specs.

4. Precision Machining & Assembly 

Using advanced machining centers and inspection systems, we ensure perfect alignment, balance, and fit during reassembly. Our technicians take the same care building a gearbox as they would crafting a brand-new gear set.

5. Testing & Quality Checks

Before any gearbox leaves our shop, it’s inspected and tested for accuracy, smoothness, and noise control. We confirm dimensions, tolerances, and alignment so you receive a gearbox that’s truly ready to work.

6. Delivery & Support

Once rebuilt, your gearbox is returned quickly and ready for installation. And, because we’re local, our support doesn’t stop at delivery. If you have a question or need maintenance advice, our team is always just a call away.

Local Expertise, Global Standards

At Lawler Gear, quality is never negotiable. From material selection to final inspection, we hold every rebuild to the same high standards we apply to our custom-manufactured gears. Each gearbox leaving our shop represents the skill, precision, and integrity that have defined us for over four decades.

When your gearbox stops performing, don’t settle for downtime or unnecessary replacement costs. The Lawler Gear team is here to help you get back up and running quickly, confidently, and affordably.

Contact us today to learn more about our gearbox rebuilding services or to request a quote.

Let’s rebuild your gearbox and your confidence in it, together.

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421 SE Bailey Rd
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081