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How To: Spartan Locker Assembly

How To: Spartan Locker Assembly

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 25 Jul 2023

Lunchbox lockers provide reliable 100% lock-up traction at a low cost. The simplicity and ingenuity living within the Spartan Locker makes it better than conventional lunchbox lockers. The Spartan Locker’s patent-pending design replaces the spider gears in a standard carrier case without using the thrust washers, but the unit’s most revolutionary attribute is its spring-and-pin design. This...

How To: Spartan Locker Assembly

How To: Spartan Locker Assembly

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 25 Jul 2023

Lunchbox lockers provide reliable 100% lock-up traction at a low cost. The simplicity and ingenuity living within the Spartan Locker makes it better than conventional lunchbox lockers. The Spartan Locker’s patent-pending design replaces the spider gears in a standard carrier case without using the thrust washers, but the unit’s most revolutionary attribute is its spring-and-pin design. This...

The Ultimate Gear Break-In Guide: Ensuring Peak Performance and Longevity

The Ultimate Gear Break-In Guide: Ensuring Peak Performance and Longevity

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 16 Jun 2023

Gear break-in is a crucial process that involves controlled heat cycling of the gear set to properly season and harden the contact surfaces as well as to polish and establish the final contact pattern on the gear face. It is essentially a series of test drives that play a vital role in ensuring the long-term durability and optimal performance of the gears. Neglecting or improperly conducting...

The Ultimate Gear Break-In Guide: Ensuring Peak Performance and Longevity

The Ultimate Gear Break-In Guide: Ensuring Peak Performance and Longevity

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 16 Jun 2023

Gear break-in is a crucial process that involves controlled heat cycling of the gear set to properly season and harden the contact surfaces as well as to polish and establish the final contact pattern on the gear face. It is essentially a series of test drives that play a vital role in ensuring the long-term durability and optimal performance of the gears. Neglecting or improperly conducting...

New Product: Industry First—2012-Up Ram 1500 Gear Upgrade

New Product: Industry First—2012-Up Ram 1500 Gear Upgrade

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 16 Jun 2023

Yukon Gear & Axle is the first-and-only re-gear solution for 2012-and-up Ram 1500s. Until this kit was developed owners who were considering or had already pulled the trigger on a big-tire upgrade, had no re-gear options. These Yukon Gear & Axle re-gear kits are the first to address the OEM C215 front differential which features a problematic one-piece carrier/ring gear assembly. The...

New Product: Industry First—2012-Up Ram 1500 Gear Upgrade

New Product: Industry First—2012-Up Ram 1500 Gear Upgrade

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 16 Jun 2023

Yukon Gear & Axle is the first-and-only re-gear solution for 2012-and-up Ram 1500s. Until this kit was developed owners who were considering or had already pulled the trigger on a big-tire upgrade, had no re-gear options. These Yukon Gear & Axle re-gear kits are the first to address the OEM C215 front differential which features a problematic one-piece carrier/ring gear assembly. The...

Check Your Shipment… Count Your Teeth

Check Your Shipment… Count Your Teeth

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 02 Jun 2023

Before proceeding with your drivetrain project, it is essential to check your shipment to ensure that everything is in order. Conducting a thorough inspection helps identify any potential issues, verify the contents, and address any discrepancies or damage. As always, check the contents against the packing slip or order. Review the packing slip, invoice, or order confirmation to ensure all...

Check Your Shipment… Count Your Teeth

Check Your Shipment… Count Your Teeth

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 02 Jun 2023

Before proceeding with your drivetrain project, it is essential to check your shipment to ensure that everything is in order. Conducting a thorough inspection helps identify any potential issues, verify the contents, and address any discrepancies or damage. As always, check the contents against the packing slip or order. Review the packing slip, invoice, or order confirmation to ensure all...

Check Your Shipment… Count Your Teeth

Check Your Shipment… Count Your Teeth

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 02 Jun 2023

Before proceeding with your drivetrain project, it is essential to check your shipment to ensure that everything is in order. Conducting a thorough inspection helps identify any potential issues, verify the contents, and address any discrepancies or damage. As always, check the contents against the packing slip or order. Review the packing slip, invoice, or order confirmation to ensure all...

Understanding Thick Ring Gears & Carrier Breaks

Understanding Thick Ring Gears & Carrier Breaks

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 19 May 2023

A carrier break is the point where the numeric increase in gear ratio necessitates a new/different carrier be used. The act of increasing the numerical ratio of a gear set results in the diameter of the pinion gear becoming smaller. To maintain proper contact, the thickness of the ring gear must be increased. The point at which thickening is no longer viable is known as the Carrier Break,...