Axle repair and differential repair, requires extreme knowledge due to precision tolerances of gears, bearings….
Its very important to select the right Differential and axle parts. Make sure that your axle parts are manufactured to the same high standards as Original Equipment parts, ensuring the same performance and reliability you’ve come to expect. Depending on your application, manufacturers have made parts that fits each and every heavy duty pick-up trucks, heavy duty vans, SUVs…..
Yukon Gear and axle offers:
Axles & Axle Bearings
Bearing Kits
Cases & Spiders
Dropouts & Pinion Supports
Individual Bearings
Miscellaneous
Ring & Pinion Sets
Small Parts & Seals
Spindles
Tools
Traction Devices
Universal Joints
Yokes
and more...
Western Drivetrain
How to measure Axle Shaft
How to Setup Differential - Gear Pattern
As you can see, there are many factors in repairing or replacing any Auto or truck Axles or differential components. Here is an example of axles for Domestic cars, trucks, SUVs and vans from 1955 to present applications.
Chrysler 8.25" 1971-present
Chrysler 8 3/4 1957-73
Chrysler 9.25" 1972-present
Ford 7.5" Aerostar, Ranger1983-present
Ford 8.8" Open and Locking 1984-present
Ford 9" Open and Locking 1957-86
Ford 8" Open and Locking 1961-80
Ford 10.25 10.5 Open and Locking 1985-present
GM 7.5"/7.625" 1982-present
GM 8.2 1955-64 Chevrolet, Belair
GM 8.2 1964-69 Camaro Chevelle Nova, etc
GM 8.5" 10 Bolt Rear 1970-present
GM 8.875" 12 Bolt car or truck
GM 9.5" 14 Bolt semi float 1981-present
GM 10.5 14 Bolt 1973-present
GM 8.25 IFS and 9.25 IFS 1989 - present
Pontiac 8.2 1965-72 GTO Tempest Firebird
Dana Model 30, 35, 44, 44-HD,60, 70, and 80 - Dodge, Ford, GM and Jeep
There are other factors involved when you are repairing axles or differentials. If you are thinking to repair your own axles or differentials, then make sure to have the correct tools, parts, and necessary supplies to do the job right. If you have any questions or concerns about Drivetrain trouble shooting, repairing, or rebuilding differentials, ask for a professional opinion about the modifications, or upgrades you may be have in mind.
There are many axle and differential parts manufacturers like Yukon Gear and Axle, Motive gear, Detroit Locker, Timken, Ford Motorsport, AAM (Original equipment GM), Mopar, True Trac, Dana-Spicer, Precision Gear, Eaton, ARB, Moser Engineering for axle or differential repair and service.
If you are an expert and have a wide range of stocked parts, many axle and differential rebuild jobs can be done same day and done right the first time.
