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How To Use A Dial Indicator

How To Use A Dial Indicator

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 24 Aug 2023

The keys to properly using a dial indicator are precision and patience. The payoff is a long-lasting driveline. The dial indicator is one of those specialized tools that has an intimidating reputation, but as with many things, understanding the components of the tool and how they work is half the game. A dial indicator typically measures the backlash of a ring and pinion gear. It can also be...

How To Use A Dial Indicator

How To Use A Dial Indicator

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 24 Aug 2023

The keys to properly using a dial indicator are precision and patience. The payoff is a long-lasting driveline. The dial indicator is one of those specialized tools that has an intimidating reputation, but as with many things, understanding the components of the tool and how they work is half the game. A dial indicator typically measures the backlash of a ring and pinion gear. It can also be...

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...

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...

Tales From The Tech Line: Gear Tooth Grinding

Tales From The Tech Line: Gear Tooth Grinding

Posted by : Gus / Posted on : 01 May 2023

This edition of Tales From The Tech Line illustrates what happens when someone sets their grinder to overkill. The fiasco starts with a Toyota Land Cruiser moving up to a 4.56:1 gear that requires a little extra installation effort. That’s right your TLC will need some TLC if you plan to run a 4.56 or deeper gear set. The catch? The Land Cruiser diff sports semi float axles that use C-clips...

Tales From The Tech Line: Gear Tooth Grinding

Tales From The Tech Line: Gear Tooth Grinding

Posted by : Gus / Posted on : 01 May 2023

This edition of Tales From The Tech Line illustrates what happens when someone sets their grinder to overkill. The fiasco starts with a Toyota Land Cruiser moving up to a 4.56:1 gear that requires a little extra installation effort. That’s right your TLC will need some TLC if you plan to run a 4.56 or deeper gear set. The catch? The Land Cruiser diff sports semi float axles that use C-clips...

Axle Measuring 101

Axle Measuring 101

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 14 Mar 2023

How you go about measuring an axle depends on the axle type. Axles with yokes (front axle shafts) are measured from the center of the u-joint bore to the end of the splines. Semi-float and C-clip-equipped axle shafts are measured from the end of the shaft to the outer edge of the mounting flange. Full-float designs are measured from the spline ends to the front surface of the mounting flange....

Axle Measuring 101

Axle Measuring 101

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 14 Mar 2023

How you go about measuring an axle depends on the axle type. Axles with yokes (front axle shafts) are measured from the center of the u-joint bore to the end of the splines. Semi-float and C-clip-equipped axle shafts are measured from the end of the shaft to the outer edge of the mounting flange. Full-float designs are measured from the spline ends to the front surface of the mounting flange....