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Yukon Vehicle Recovery Gear
Getting unstuck is part of wheeling, do it right and it’s a fun part of wheeling. Whether your pulling a friend free or winching yourself out, Yukon Gear & Axle recovery gear has what it takes to get you back on the trail. When shopping recovery gear remember that a recovery rope’s strength rating needs to surpass the gross vehicle weight of the rig you’re extracting by two to three times. What is a Kinetic Recovery Rope? Kinetic recovery ropes, also known as a snatch ropes or yanker ropes, are designed to have some stretch in them so you can yank a vehicle free. You’re not towing here. Tow ropes are designed with no stretch to provide consistent pulling when towing. They can produce sudden shock to both vehicles and put undue stress on their attachment points when used in a recovery scenario. There are tons of ‘fail’ videos on YouTube showing the entire front end being torn off in a recovery gone wrong. Yukon Recovery Ropes can stretch by up to 30 percent of their static length which stores kinetic energy. The rope then smoothly transfers that energy into pulling power to rescue a vehicle that is stuck. Further, the rope’s elasticity also makes it easier for the rescue vehicle to generate some momentum when pulling a stuck vehicle out. This is especially critical when working in loose footing like sand, gravel, or mud, where a non-kinetic rope could cause the rescue vehicle to bury itself. Yukon recovery ropes are up to the task. Our largest offering is 7/8” in diameter, 30 feet in length, and rated to 28,000 psi Minimum Tensile Strength. Our other recovery rope is 3/4” in diameter, 20 feet in length, and rated to 19,000 psi Minimum Tensile Strength. Securing to an Anchor Point Ropes are important but they have to attach securely to the vehicle to be effective. Enter the shackle. Yukon offers two types of shackles; a metal D-ring shackle and a soft shackle made from nylon plasma fiber. Each type has its strengths and weaknesses, and both should be part of your recovery gear assemblage. Metal D-ring shackles, also known as bow shackles, pin shackles, or anchor shackles, are cheaper and stronger than their nylon cousin. Metal shackles excel at attaching a recovery rope to a vehicle but should not be used to join ropes, connect a tree strap, or link to a ground anchor, because if the rope fails the metal shackle becomes a projectile. The soft shackle shines in situations where you want to join ropes, use a tree strap, or employ some type of ground anchor. Joining ropes extends your reach. Tree straps are gentler on tree trunks than the coarse winch rope they replace. A ground anchor is a large and sometimes cumbersome piece of kit that is used when there are no trees or boulders at hand to serve as an anchor point. Soft shackles are stout and much less dangerous in case of failure. They are more flexible which makes them adept in high-angle rescues and they float which makes them a great choice for mud or water recoveries. Rating the Strength of Recovery Equipment Soft shackles and recovery ropes are typically rated by Minimum Tensile Strength (MTS) which is the amount of tensional force that a material can endure without failing. Measurements are calculated using pounds per square inch (psi).Taking that failure point and applying an industry standard 5:1 Safety Factor yields the recommended Working Load Limit (WLL) of a given product. This the load at which the product is safe to use. Yukon recovery products are listed with both MTS and WLL… ropes and soft shackles using MTS and the metal D-ring shackle using WLL. Our soft shackles are flexibility, buoyant in water, and have a load rating of 35,000 psi Minimum Tensile Strength. The steel D-Ring Shackle is listed as 9,500 pounds (4.75 tons) WLL. Using the standard 5:1 formula, the actual MTS breaking strength would be somewhere around 47,500 psi. That’s stout. The bottom line is Yukon recovery gear is rated to handle the bulkiest off-roaders out there so you can hook up and pull with confidence. Yukon offers recovery gear as individual pieces or as convenient kits that pack all the typical gear you’ll need – kinetic recovery rope, hard and soft shackles, and gloves - into a tough-and-ready nylon bag. These kits are great starting points and can be added to with other recovery gear or trail repair necessities as needed. Fortune favors the prepared mind… and off-roader... so be ready to rise to any challenge with Yukon off-road recovery gear. Call Now 866-631-0196 Shop Recovery Gear Now Our super-tough nylon storage bag is sold seperately! Yukon Recovery Gear Bags are sold separately and make a great starting point for a portable air compressor kit for airing up your tires or as a general purpose tool bag.
How It Works: RPM Calculator
AnRPM Calculatoris especially valuable to those considering jumping to a bigger tire, altering their vehicle’s performance by changing ring and pinion gears, or satisfying a curiosity about their current setup. The calculator determines your engine rpm at a selected vehicle speed. What You Need to Know The RPM Calculatorrequires the vehicle’s gear ratio and tire height to make its calculations. Your stock gear ratio can be researched online, it may be in your vehicle’s owner’s manual, or on a tag affixed to the differential cover. If your ring and pinion gears are at hand you can count the teeth on each and use our Gear Ratio Calculator to determine the ratio. Tire height can be ascertained by another calculator on our site. It uses tire width, tire aspect ratio, a wheel diameter to provide the height in inches. If you’re contemplating upgrading to larger tires like 35, 37, or 40 inchers know that the height on the tire is a classification, not a specification. For instance a 35x12.50-17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T is 34.6 inches in circumference mounted on a 9.5-inch-wide rim… 34.8 inches in circumference on a 10-inch rim. Some tires can be nearly a half an inch off their classification so you may want to research the tire manufacturer’s website to get the most accurate info. Feeding the Numbers Armed with the correct info, it’s time to feed the ratio and tire height numbers into the calculator, select the vehicle speed you want to tabulate engine rpm at, and press the Solve button. The calculator will display the engine rpm for the selected vehicle speed in four boxes below the calculator. Each box represents a transmission type and takes into consideration how gear reduction within the transmission will impact the final engine speed readings. The boxes are labelled Auto, AOD, Manual, and 5 Speed… simply refer to the box that best matches your transmission type. Using the Calculator for Big-Tire Upgrades Use your stock set-up as a baseline before changing the formula for a larger set of tires. Calculate at a variety of vehicle speeds… especially freeway speeds. Going in you should know what your performance goal is… to replicate stock performance or enhance performance at a given speed, i.e. a trail-only rig that will not see freeway speeds very often or a rock crawler that will not be see the street at all. You will need to pre-figure the tire heights of all the tires you are considering upgrading to and have those numbers handy. Then enter your new tire diameter and adjust the gear ratio field, evaluating different gear sets until you find one that best matches your expectations. Make note of the number in the gear ratio box and you’re ready to shop ring and pinion gear sets. Yukon Re-Gear Kits Going big-tire is not as simple as bolting on those 40 inchers and hitting the road. There are cascading effects at work. Big tires impact acceleration, freeway cruising, towing capability, and many aspects of off-road performance. Yukon Re-Gear Kits allow you to restore or enhance the performance of your truck and reap the traction benefits of big tires. It’s a win-win.
Wholesale Deal on JK Gear Kits
4.11 RATIO (YGK055) NON-RUBICON 4.11 ratio. Fits 2007 and newer Jeep JK NON Rubicon. Includes front and rear Ring & Pinions and Yukon Master install kits. More Info 4.56 RATIO (YGK012) NON-RUBICON Yukon gear packages provide an easy way to re-gear a four wheel drive vehicle with one simple part number. 4.56 ratio. Fits Jeep non-Rubicon JK. Includes front and rear ring & pinion sets and Yukon Master Overhaul Kits. More Info 4.88 RATIO (YGK013) NON-RUBICON Yukon gear packages provide an easy way to re-gear a four wheel drive vehicle with one simple part number. 4.88 ratio. Fits Jeep non-Rubicon JK. Includes front and rear ring & pinion sets and Yukon Master Overhaul Kits. Technical Notes: If you are running a 3.21 ratio you will need to purchase a new front carrier case with this package. More Info 5.13 RATIO (YGK014) NON-RUBICON Yukon gear packages provide an easy way to re-gear a four wheel drive vehicle with one simple part number. 5.13 ratio. Fits Jeep non-Rubicon JK. Includes front and rear ring & pinion sets and Yukon Master Overhaul Kits. Technical Notes: If you are running a 3.21 ratio you will need to purchase a new front carrier case with this package. More Info 4.11 RATIO RUBICON (YGK056) 4.11 ratio. Fits Jeep Rubicon JK. Includes front and rear ring & pinion sets and Yukon Master Overhaul Kits. More Info 4.88 RATIO RUBICON (YGK015) Yukon gear packages provide an easy way to re-gear a four wheel drive vehicle with one simple part number. 4.88 ratio. Fits Jeep Rubicon JK. Includes front and rear ring & pinion sets and Yukon Master Overhaul Kits. More Info 4.56 RATIO RUBICON (YGK054) 4.56 ratio. Fits 2007 and newer Jeep JK Rubicon. Includes front and rear Ring & Pinions and Yukon Master Overhaul Kits. More Info 5.13 RATIO RUBICON (YGK016) 5.13 ratio. Fits Jeep Rubicon JK. Includes front and rear ring & pinion sets and Yukon Master Overhaul Kits. More Info 5.38 RATIO RUBICON (YGK017) 5.38 ratio. Fits Jeep Rubicon JK. Includes front and rear ring & pinion sets and Yukon Master Overhaul Kits. More Info
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They're Here: Jeep Wrangler JL Parts and Gladiator JT Gears NOW AVAILABLE: Yukon performance parts for Jeep JL. Plus, new gears for the hot 2020 Jeep Gladiator JT! #RANDYSWorldwide #YukonGearandAxle Available JL Gear Ratios: | 3.45 | 3.73 | 4.11 | 4.56 | 4.88 | 5.13 | 5.38 | Yukon JL parts fit Dana 30 or Dana 44 Fronts and Dana 35 or Dana 44 Rears. These Ring & Pinions are designed for easier installation through enhanced quality engineering. Yukon Gears get you unmatched torque load capacity and offer quiet operation and simple setup. Gain confidence knowing your bearings are held to Timken’s fitting best practices and won’t slip or crack under pressure. Yukon Gears are held to rigorous quality and engineering standards with in-house QA Lab testing and Gleason CAGE design software so you get the best product available on the market. Shop JL Parts Shop TJ Parts Yukon Performance Driveshaft for Jeep Wrangler JL OE Replacement JL Driveshafts: Yukon OE Replacement Driveshafts are made with high strength, serviceable 1310 U-Joints, unlike a stock model CV head. The system is designed to work for stock height to 2.5” lift and 33" tires. Yukon Driveshafts include replacement transfer case yokes. Heavy Duty 1310 JL Driveshafts: Upgrade the driveshaft with heavy duty 1350 Universal Joints! Added strength in the Driveshaft allows for a 4.5" suspension lift and 35" tires. Yukon Driveshafts included a transfer case Yoke, 1310 u-bolts, 1310, u-joints, 2"x.120" tubing and grade 8 hardware. Heavy Duty 1350 JL Driveshafts: Yukon's top of the line, toughest you can get, heavy duty 1350 Universal Joints get the most out of your ride. Yukon high strength 1350 Driveshafts allow for a 4.5" suspension lift and up to 37" tires. Yukon Driveshafts include a new transfer case yoke for the OE flange. Heavy Duty 1410 Driveshafts: Yukon's 1410 Super Heavy Duty Driveshafts offers fully splined 1.5" stub, solid 1410 u-joints, and beefy 2.125"x.188 tubing. Each driveshaft is custom built to your vehicle specifications. Call one of our drivetrain experts to order yours today. Yukon Master Overhaul Kit for Jeep Wrangler JL Yukon Gear & Axle offers the most complete Master Overhaul Kits available in the industry. Thoughtfully engineered shim stacks and super shims allow for precise adjustments for exacting tolerances. Premium grade fasteners and high quality Yukon Mighty Seals are included in most kits. Each kit uses Timken bearings and races along with high-quality seals and parts. Kit components Include carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve (if applicable), oil baffles and slingers (if applicable), thread locking compound, marking compound with brush, and gasket. Yukon Ring & Pinions for Jeep Gladiator JT That's right! Yukon is as ready as you are for the all new Jeep truck to hit the road. Yukon Gear now offers our legendary Ring & Pinions in a variety of ratios for the 2020 Gladiator. Plan your lift and tire upgrade with the appropriate gear ratio from Yukon Gear & Axle. Yukon Gears get you unmatched torque load capacity and are as quiet as possible through their precisely engineered transverse contact ratio. Gain confidence knowing your bearings are held to Timken’s fitting best practices and won’t slip or crack under pressure. Yukon Gears are held to rigorous quality and engineering standards with in-house QA Lab testing and Gleason CAGE design software so you get the best product available on the market. Available Now: Yukon Performance Axles and Hardcore Differential Covers for Jeep Wrangler JL Yukon Rear Axles Yukon's High-strength 1541H steel axles include heat treated bearing journals for longer life and less wear c-clip wear. Yukon's smooth and precise bearing journals are the secret to maximizing bearing and seal life, thanks to the unique surface finishing treatment. Say goodbye to excessive end-float with Yukon’s precision controlled c-clip buttons that provide proper fit every time. Yukon Front Axles Next-level strength and toughness from 100% 4340 Steel that undergoes Yukon’s stringent proprietary heat treatment process and in-house torque testing. The yoke-end has a tight tolerance, which is the key 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. Yukon Hardcore Diff Covers Yukon Hardcore Differential Covers are made with thick-walled high strength nodular steel to fend off the most extreme impacts in off-road driving. Yukon Hardcore Diff Covers are designed to protect lockers, gears and axles from extreme impact. These covers come with a durable powder coat finish, magnetic drain plug, quality gasket and high strength steel fasteners for easy bolt-on installation. Find JL Parts Find TJ Parts
Yukon Spring Into Summer Rebate 2019
Spring into Summer 2019 Yukon Rebate Program Scroll down to see HOT deals and watch unboxing videos. Yukon Spin Free Kits - $150 Rebate • 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. More Info Find Spin Free Kits Now Yukon Grizzly Locker - Save $55 • 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 More Info Find Grizzly Lockers Now Yukon Front Axle Kits - $50 Rebate • 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 More Info Find Front Axle Kits Yukon Dura Grip - $40 Rebate • 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% More Info Find Your Dura Grip Now Yukon Zip Lockers - FREE Air Compressor • 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 Find Zip Lockers Now Yukon Ring & Pinion Gear Sets - $25 Rebate • 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 • Gain confidence knowing your bearings are held to Timken’s fitting best practices and won’t slip or crack under pressure • Designed to ease installation through enhanced gear pattern length, width, and location More Info Find Ring & Pinion Gear Sets Yukon Rear Axle Shafts - $20 Rebate • 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 More Info Find Rear Axle Shafts Yukon Master Overhaul Kits - $20 Rebate • 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 More Info Find Master Overhaul Kits