History

OUR HISTORY

Yukon Gear & Axle® was founded on the premise that superior materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and obsessive quality control will produce unrivaled performance. That’s why our products are sought after by enthusiasts who run off road, on the street, and at the track. Give us a try and experience the Yukon Advantage for yourself.

2001	The Bear Is Born	Yukon Gear & Axle commences manufacturing and distribution operations in Everett, WA.

2001	Powr-Lok	Patterned after the famous Powr-Lok, Yukon improves the design for better performance characteristics and durability.

2001	Faster Shipping, East Coast	A second warehouse opens in Franklin, TN offering next day ground service to the East Coast.

2004	Dura Grip T/L	Improved version of the Traction-Lok for Ford 9-inch dropout diffs is introduced.

2005	Faster Shipping, West Coast	A third warehouse opens in Fresno, CA offering next day ground shipping service to California.

2006	Dura Grip	Yukon’s torque-sensing, clutch-type limited slip positraction unit with four-spring preloaded mechanisms hits the scene.

2009	Zip Locker	Yukon’s air-operated, selectable locker with a forged case and stout 4320 chromoly internals debuts.

2009	Grizzly Locker	Yukon’s automatic/mechanical locker that features speed sensing lock-up and robust forged 8620 construction drops.

2010	Bear Logo	Yukon officially trademarks its iconic purple and white Bear and Shield logo.

2010	Best In The Business Warranty	Yukon offers $2,000 collateral damage warranty to its Zip Locker and Grizzly Locker products.

2010	Super Joint	This u-joint features heat-treated 4340 chromoly cross and induction-hardened, cold-extruded 4140 caps.

2012	Ultra4 Racing	Yukon teams with Ultra4 Racing as an official sponsor to support off-road racing and test our products in competition under the most extreme conditions.

2013	Diff Wizard	Yukon introduces its driveline parts configurator, a first-of-its-kind technology.

2014	Faster Shipping, Nationwide	Service is improved to the Midwest by opening a fourth warehouse in Florence, KY.

2015	Linsalata	Yukon and parent company, RANDYS Worldwide, partner with Linsalata Capital.

2015	Y.E.S. Plan	The Yukon Extended Service (YES) Plan that adds a no questions asked lifetime warranty to select Yukon Gear & Axle products is created.

2016	Differential Tool Program	Yukon rolls out its wide-ranging differential tool program in support of mechanics and wrench-turning enthusiasts everywhere.

2018	Faster Shipping, Nationwide	Service expands in the South by opening a distribution center in Arlington, TX.

2019	Tailwind	Yukon and parent company, RANDYS Worldwide, partner with Tailwind Capital.

2019	Master Installer Training	Yukon establishes a comprehensive three-day training program so existing mechanics and technicians can build on their skills and take their careers to the next level.

2021	Southern Rock Racing Series	Yukon forms partnership with Southern Rock Racing Series to support off-road racing in the Southeast.

History

OUR HISTORY

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