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Tales From The Tech Line: Re-Gearing A Jeep JLU Wrangler With 35-Inch Tires

Tales From The Tech Line: Re-Gearing A Jeep JLU Wrangler With 35-Inch Tires

Posted by :  Gus | Posted on :  04-25-2022

Q-   Hello Yukon Team,   I have a 2021 Jeep Wrangler JLU Sport S. I was able to retrieve my build sheet based on VIN and I have a M186 front axle and M220 rear axle with stock 3.45 gearing. I have a limited slip diff in the rear and open diff in the front. I recently completed a 3.5-inch suspension lift and added 35 x 12.5R17 tires. As you probably...

Yukon Hardcore Diff Covers: A Fortress of Tough Nodular Iron

Yukon Hardcore Diff Covers: A Fortress of Tough Nodular Iron

Posted by :  Evan | Posted on :  03-18-2022

Upgrade Your Diff Cover and Avoid Costly Repairs   Yukon Hardcore Diff Covers are designed to protect lockers, gears, and axles from the abuse that makes wheeling an adventure. Yukon covers are constructed from thick-walled, high-strength ductile nodular iron to endure the most severe impacts Mother Nature can dish out. They also increase the structural rigidity of the...

Tech Tidbit: All-Wheel-Drive Roll-Out Tire Test

Tech Tidbit: All-Wheel-Drive Roll-Out Tire Test

Posted by :  Evan | Posted on :  12-13-2021

Harmony, balance, and smoothness… are all attributes of a healthy all-wheel-drive system. While there are many component systems that have to work hand in hand, tires are often taken for granted and overlooked by enthusiasts and shop owners alike. A simple roll-out test will ensure your tires are in sync with the driveline.   Why A Roll-Out Tire Test?  ...

RANDYS At SEMA 2021

RANDYS At SEMA 2021

Posted by :  Evan | Posted on :  11-04-2021

As the industry spools back up to fever pitch we are happy to back at the SEMA Show in force. We’ve spent the week in Sin City reconnecting with customers, inviting new friends to ‘Run With The Bear,’ and promoting the off-road lifestyle any way we can. Click the link below to experience the SEMA Show yourself through interviews with industry insiders conducted by TV personality Ian Johnson....

Yukon Drivetrain Installation Kits: The Smart Move

Yukon Drivetrain Installation Kits: The Smart Move

Posted by :  Evan | Posted on :  01-04-2022

The biggest projects can be derailed by the smallest parts. It’s frustrating to be on a roll with an installation and have the wrenching screech to a halt because you don’t have the right shim, bolt, or other small part. This is where dedicated installation kits save the day. Yukon Gear & Axle has developed the most comprehensive line of differential rebuild and gear installation kits...

4 Reasons The Ford 9-Inch Is The Ultimate Performance Differential

4 Reasons The Ford 9-Inch Is The Ultimate Performance Differential

Posted by :  Evan | Posted on :  10-12-2021

The iconic Ford 9-inch has been the go-to diff for hot-rodders since day one. The brilliance of the unit is its ability to hold power, its quickness in changing gears, its vast range of available gear ratios, and the ease in which it can be setup.   Shop our Ford 9-inch differential products here.   The Ford 9-inch was produced from 1957 to 1986 and came standard in a...

How It Works: Dropout Vs. Carrier-Type Differentials

How It Works: Dropout Vs. Carrier-Type Differentials

Posted by :  Evan | Posted on :  10-06-2021

A pumpkin is a pumpkin, right? We’re talking about differential housings not jack-o’-lanterns; and hold your horses all are not created equal in the eyes of the drivetrain gods. While diff housings all do the same basic thing: house the gears that make forward motion possible, there are two different designs at work here.   Dropout Differentials   Dropout differentials,...

Introducing Yukon Stage 2 Re-Gear Kits For Jeeps

Introducing Yukon Stage 2 Re-Gear Kits For Jeeps

Posted by :  Evan | Posted on :  09-24-2021

Yukon Gear & Axle® Stage 2 Re-Gear Kits consists of front and rear Yukon ring and pinion gear sets, installation kits, and front and rear Yukon Hardcore Diff Covers. The kits can be ordered in gear ratios ranging from 3.73, 4.11, 4.56, 4.88, 5.13, and 5.38. They are available in a variety of Rubicon and non-Rubicon applications for JK, JL, and JT Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators.  ...

Transfer Case Season: Are You Ready For Winter Driving?

Transfer Case Season: Are You Ready For Winter Driving?

Posted by :  Evan | Posted on :  09-15-2021

It’s transfer case season and Zumbrota Drivetrain® has you covered for the upcoming winter. Get ahead of the curve this season and safeguard your driveline with a remanufactured transfer case from Zumbrota. When rolling in and out of 4WD, you don’t want to be met with the sound of crunching and grinding gears or silence. We rely heavily on our drivetrain during the winter season and...

12 Tech Tips For Differential Assembly & Setup

12 Tech Tips For Differential Assembly & Setup

Posted by :  Evan | Posted on :  10-17-2022

This quick primer of tech tips is designed to be informational for less experienced installers and a refresher course for seasoned differential technicians. The focus is on time-saving tricks and advice when assembling and setting up a differential, concentrating on preparation, assembly, setting pinion depth, backlash, and more.   Anatomy Of A Gear Tooth   In...