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New ICON Products: IVD Leveling Kits for 2023 GMC Canyon & Chevy Colorado Pickups

New ICON Products: IVD Leveling Kits for 2023 GMC Canyon & Chevy Colorado Pickups

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 05 Jun 2024

The ICON 2" Lift Front Coilover Spacer Kits for 2023 Canyon & Colorado are designed to provide lift while ensuring that there is no ball joint over-extension or bind that can cause damage to ball joints. CNC machined 6061 billet aluminum construction and a black anodized finish mean this product can stand up to the test of time in the harshest on and off-road conditions. Backed by ICON’s...

4WheelToHeal Charity T-Shirt Design Contest

4WheelToHeal Charity T-Shirt Design Contest

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 07 Jul 2023

In conjunction with ICON Vehicle Dynamics and Dynatrac, Yukon is supporting Trail Hero and 4WheelToHeal charities by hosting a T-shirt design contest with participants ranging in age from 4 to 15.   4WheelToHeal is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving wounded and disabled veterans of all branches of military service. Their mission is dedicated to taking wounded and...

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...

Knurled Or Smooth: Which Ball Joint Is Right For You?

Knurled Or Smooth: Which Ball Joint Is Right For You?

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 21 Apr 2023

First and foremost, knurled ball joints are a last resort not a first or better option. They are only to be used on suspensions that have knuckle bores and/or housing end forgings that are so worn they can no longer properly accept a smooth-body ball joint. A knurled ball joint has grooves machined into its body that serve to fatten the body, allowing the unit to press into an enlarged...

Knurled Or Smooth: Which Ball Joint Is Right For You?

Knurled Or Smooth: Which Ball Joint Is Right For You?

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 21 Apr 2023

First and foremost, knurled ball joints are a last resort not a first or better option. They are only to be used on suspensions that have knuckle bores and/or housing end forgings that are so worn they can no longer properly accept a smooth-body ball joint. A knurled ball joint has grooves machined into its body that serve to fatten the body, allowing the unit to press into an enlarged...

Yukon Total Takeover

Yukon Total Takeover

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 22 Mar 2023

The Yukon Total Takeover, a nationwide one-day event held March 18, afforded shops the opportunity to provide special pricing on Yukon gear sets and installation. More than 50 shops participated in the program. The Takeover was the culmination of eight weeks of hard work and coordination, developing a program that highlighted both Yukon parts and the skill and competency of participating...

Yukon Total Takeover

Yukon Total Takeover

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 22 Mar 2023

The Yukon Total Takeover, a nationwide one-day event held March 18, afforded shops the opportunity to provide special pricing on Yukon gear sets and installation. More than 50 shops participated in the program. The Takeover was the culmination of eight weeks of hard work and coordination, developing a program that highlighted both Yukon parts and the skill and competency of participating...

How It Works: Semi Float Vs Full Float Axles

How It Works: Semi Float Vs Full Float Axles

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 23 Feb 2023

There’s a lot riding on your axles… literally. There are all kinds of variables at work here… one of the more misunderstood is axle type. There are two styles of axles used in the rear of light-duty, four-wheel-drive trucks and SUVs; semi-float and full-float.   Understanding Semi-Float Axles   A semi-float axle features splines on its inner end to connect with the...

How It Works: Semi Float Vs Full Float Axles

How It Works: Semi Float Vs Full Float Axles

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 23 Feb 2023

There’s a lot riding on your axles… literally. There are all kinds of variables at work here… one of the more misunderstood is axle type. There are two styles of axles used in the rear of light-duty, four-wheel-drive trucks and SUVs; semi-float and full-float.   Understanding Semi-Float Axles   A semi-float axle features splines on its inner end to connect with the...