Re-gear and front diff fluid timing

[Deleted member 30519]

I got my rear differential fluid changed after my re-gear (500 miles) but the shop said I should wait on the front since I'm not using the 4wd right now. I didn't really get into detail about it at the time so now I'm wondering how long I can go before breaking the gears in. From what I've read the gears still spin but not under load without 4wd engaged. I've been working around the clock all summer so I have no time to play and the snow in NY won't be here until December probably. Would it be ok to wait that long or should I start getting it offroad asap? I'm probably just over 1,000 miles now since the re-gear.

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