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Axle Measuring 101
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. Check out the accompanying schematics for more on how to measure each axle type. Shop Axle Kits
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Yukon Gear & Axle is known for offering the highest quality aftermarket differential and drivetrain parts. Backed by precision engineering, high strength performance steels, and tolerances that meet or exceed OE grade. Yukon manufactures the widest selection, including: ring & pinions, limited slips, lockers, axles, rebuild kits, hubs, driveshafts, and more! Builders, performance shops and enthusiasts that need quality parts for installation, racing and performance modifications depend on Yukon. Yukon Dura Grip The Standard in Positraction Limited Slip Differentials YUKON DURA GRIP YUKON DURA GRIP • Versatile performance allows quick reaction to all traction situations • Ready to handle high torque and shock loads with the use of 4320 Steel Bevel Gears, which are up to 50% stronger than OE materials • The heavy springs used in the Dura Grip provide ideal traction under light load, while the precision bevel gears further compress the composite clutch packs under heavy loads for best lock up • Exceptionally heavy-duty nodular iron case will outperform OE iron cases by 20-30% • Learn more about Limited Slip Differentials Find Your Dura Grip Now Find Your Dura Grip Now - Related Items - YUKON ZIP LOCKERS - AIR OPERATED LOCKER Yukon’s most impressive locker yet, forged from an entirely steel case to protect the internals with minimal deflection and maximum strength • Air operated intelligently designed locker, compact air compressor sold separately • Designed to handle extreme torque and shocks loads, heat treated 4320 & 9310 steel bevel gears and lock ring let you unleash power and stay locked until you disengage the locker • Bevel gears are optimized using our specialized design software to create a stress balanced tooth design that promotes superior strength and eliminates weak links More Info YUKON GRIZZLY LOCKER The Yukon Grizzly Locker is the ultimate in mechanical locking differentials for street, off-road, and drag racing. Grizzly Lockers provide 100% power to both tires, while still allowing for disengagement while negotiating turns. • 8620 internals for added strength • Assembled in the USA • For various differentials • Installs into standard open carrier • Patented internal design reduces common locker failures More Info Y.E.S. Plan Lifetime Warranty YUKON EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) PLAN Get the Yukon Extended Service (Y.E.S.) Plan to Warranty to your Yukon products for life. The Y.E.S. plan offers low cost, no-questions-asked warranty coverage for as long as you own your vehicle on the following items: - 3rd Members - Front & Rear Axles - Zip Lockers - Performance Driveshafts - Grizzly Lockers - Dura Grips - Ring & Pinion Sets Get a YES Plan now YUKON'S QUALITY ADVANTAGE Yukon Gear & Axle is renowned for offering the highest quality aftermarket differential and drivetrain parts. Using precision engineering, high strength performance steels, and tolerances that meet or exceed OE grade, Yukon manufactures the widest selection including ring & pinions, limited slips, lockers, axles, rebuild kits, hubs, driveshafts, and more! Builders, performance shops and enthusiasts that demand quality parts for installation, racing and performance modifications use Yukon parts. YUKON QUALITY Step up to the quality of Yukon Gear & Axle. Engineered in our Everett, Washington headquarters, Yukon uses state-of-the art design, manufacturing, and testing processes, backed by 2 in-house quality labs to ensure every item meets exact specifications & quality standards. WIDEST SELECTION With over 4000 part numbers, our parts span everything from diesel trucks, high performance, rock crawlers, circle track, street racing and general performance to name a few. Our parts are developed for most all domestic and select Import vehicles with a differential. HIGH FILL RATE + FAST SHIPPING Yukon Gear & Axle boasts an incredibly strong distribution network throughout the US with ties throughout the world. In addition, Yukon has seven fully stocked warehouses with 1-2 day shipping nationwide. 2 day shipping covers 95% of the USA. BEST IN CLASS SERVICE Yukon Gear & Axle knows what it takes to keep our products on the streets. Great customers service, impeccable part quality and the technical knowledge to keep it all together. We far outreach the competition, supporting our customers to ensure that the parts they purchase are backed by with industry forward quality, warranties, and technical support.
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THE YUKON ADVANTAGE Yukon Gear & Axle is renowned for offering the highest quality aftermarket differential and drivetrain parts. Using precision engineering, high strength performance steels, and tolerances that meet or exceed OE grade, Yukon manufactures the widest selection including ring & pinions, limited slips, lockers, axles, rebuild kits, hubs, driveshafts, and more! Builders, performance shops and enthusiasts that demand quality parts for installation, racing and performance modifications use Yukon parts. QUALITY Step up to the quality of Yukon Gear & Axle. Engineered in our Everett, Washington headquarters, Yukon uses state-of-the art design, manufacturing, and testing processes, backed by 2 in-house quality labs to ensure every item meets exact specifications & quality standards. WIDE SELECTION With over 4000 part numbers, our parts span everything from diesel trucks, high performance, rock crawlers, circle track, street racing and general performance to name a few. Our parts are developed for most all domestic and select Import vehicles with a differential. HIGH FILL RATE + FAST SHIPPING Yukon Gear & Axle boasts an incredibly strong distribution network throughout the US with ties throughout the world. In addition, Yukon has seven fully stocked warehouses with 1-2 day shipping nationwide. 2 day shipping covers 95% of the USA. SERVICE Yukon Gear & Axle knows what it takes to keep our products on the streets. Great customers service, impeccable part quality and the technical knowledge to keep it all together. We far outreach the competition, supporting our customers to ensure that the parts they purchase are backed by with industry forward quality, warranties, and technical support. Spin Free Kits UNBOXING THE YUKON SPIN FREE KIT YUKON SPIN FREE KITS • Yukon’s top of the line Hub conversion kit uncouples your wheels from the front axle, letting it operate more efficiently, reducing drag for a smoother ride and boosting fuel economy • Replace your inaccessible, worn and vulnerable factory unit bearings with our complete Yukon Spin Free kit that comes with our toughest outer axles forged from 4340 Chromoly Steel, and forged hubs on most applications • Clean and sleek, this kit includes Yukon Hardcore Locking Hubs that let you engage into 4WD to play hard and easily disengage for the road back home Find Spin Free Kits Now Grizzly Lockers YUKON GRIZZLY LOCKER Providing maximum traction and strength for many performance applications, Grizzly Lockers are available for a variety of car & truck applications, with new applications being added all the time. Proudly assembled in the USA. YUKON GRIZZLY LOCKERS • Tear it up with our Grizzly Locker’s heat treated 8620 & 9310 Steel internals designed to dominate extreme torque and shock load • Large inner-clutch teeth are stronger than back-cut designs by 350%, allowing great resistance to shock load or broken axle failures • Premium alloy steel and nodular iron cases are designed for performance quality strength with minimal deflection Find Grizzly Lockers Now Front Axle Kits /p> YUKON AXLE KITS Yukon Front Axles provide next-level strength and toughness from 100% 4340 Steel that undergoes Yukon’s stringent proprietary heat treatment process and in-house torque testing. Yukon Front Axles have a tight tolerance yoke-end, which is the key to a properly fitted u-joint that won’t vibrate or loosen. Maximize bearing and seal life with Yukon Front Axle’s smooth and precise bearing journals, thanks to Yukon’s unique surface finishing treatment. Yukon Gear & Axle provides tested and true Front Axles for high performance. YUKON FRONT AXLE KITS • Next-level strength and toughness from 100% 4340 Steel that undergoes Yukon’s stringent proprietary heat treatment process and in-house torque testing • Tight tolerance yoke-end is the trick to a properly fitted u-joint that won’t vibrate or loosen • Smooth and precise bearing journals are the secret to maximizing bearing and seal life, thanks to Yukon’s unique surface finishing treatment Find Front Axle Kits Dura Grips YUKON DURA GRIP YUKON DURA GRIP • Versatile performance allows quick reaction to all traction situations • Ready to handle high torque and shock loads with the use of 4320 Steel Bevel Gears, which are up to 50% stronger than OE materials • The heavy springs used in the Dura Grip provide ideal traction under light load, while the precision bevel gears further compress the composite clutch packs under heavy loads for best lock up • Exceptionally heavy-duty nodular iron case will outperform OE iron cases by 20-30% Find Your Dura Grip Now p Zip Lockers YUKON ZIP LOCKER If you’re looking for the latest in on-demand traction, then the Zip Locker is for you. The Zip Locker is an air-operated locking differential designed with severe off-road use in mind. Its forged case & 4320 steel internals provide maximum strength against failure and give you peace of mind on the trail. Each unit comes with a variety of small parts for installation and operation, including air line & fittings, seal housing, shims (if applicable), operation switch with front & rear covers, zip ties and more. A variety of air sources can be used for operating the Zip Locker, including air compressors or onboard air systems. Yukon also offers an industry-first “competition series” Zip Locker that defaults to lock if the air pressure is interrupted for any reason. Competition series units are available for Dana 60 in 35 spline. YUKON ZIP LOCKERS - AIR OPERATED LOCKER • Yukon’s most impressive locker yet, forged from an entirely steel case to protect the internals with minimal deflection and maximum strength • Air operated intelligently designed locker, compact air compressor sold separately • Designed to handle extreme torque and shocks loads, heat treated 4320 & 9310 steel bevel gears and lock ring let you unleash power and stay locked until you disengage the locker • Bevel gears are optimized using our specialized design software to create a stress balanced tooth design that promotes superior strength and eliminates weak links Find Zip Lockers Now Ring & Pinion Gear Sets HOW TO IDENTIFY RING & PINION GEAR RATIO | DIFFERENTIAL TECH TIPS How to quickly identify the appropriate ring & pinion gear ratio for your truck or car. Music by Jason Shaw @ audionautix.com YUKON RING & PINIONS • Yukon Gears are held to rigorous quality and engineering standards with in-house QA Lab testing and Gleason CAGE design software • Re-gear this summer and get unmatched torque load capacity and low noise output thanks to our precisely controlled transverse contact ratio • Designed to ease installation through enhanced gear pattern length, width, and location Find Ring & Pinion Gear Sets Rear Axle Shafts HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR DIFFERENTIAL & AXLE TYPE | DIFFERENTIAL TECH TIPS A collection of quick tips on how to identify some of the more common types of differentials, and an overview of the different styles of axles you may find underneath your vehicle. YUKON REAR AXLE SHAFTS • High-strength 1541H Steel lets us intensely heat treat our bearing journals for longer life and less wear on c-clip applications • Smooth and precise bearing journals are the secret to maximizing bearing and seal life, thanks to Yukon’s unique surface finishing treatment • Say goodbye to excessive endfloat with Yukon’s precision controlled c-clip buttons that provide proper fit every time Find Rear Axle Shafts Master Overhaul Kits YUKON MASTER OVERHAUL KITS • Most complete Master Overhaul Kits available in the industry • Premium grade fasteners and high quality Yukon Mighty Seals in most kits • Thoughtfully engineered shim stacks and super shims allow for precise adjustments • Technical expertise readily available to offer support throughout installation one call away Find Master Overhaul Kits Y.E.S. Plan Lifetime Warranty YUKON EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) PLAN Get the Yukon Extended Service (Y.E.S.) Plan to Warranty to your Yukon products for life. The Y.E.S. plan offers low cost, no-questions-asked warranty coverage for as long as you own your vehicle on the following items: - 3rd Members - Front & Rear Axles - Zip Lockers - Performance Driveshafts - Grizzly Lockers - Dura Grips - Ring & Pinion Sets Get a YES Plan now
Yukon 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Santa’s gearing up for his big trip south. If you have car enthusiasts on your list and are having a hard time checking off some boxes, the Yukon Holiday Gift Guide is here to help. From fashionable apparel for their stockings to hardcore driveline parts that will look great under the tree, this guide has something to make the season brighter. Can’t decide? Test drive one of our nifty gift certificates and let them choose.