Axle Upgrades – The Engine Block

No trail failure will make you cringe quite like a bent or broken axle. Here are some tried and true JK Wrangler axle upgrades and how to do them.

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Tech Corner: JK Wrangler Axle Upgrades and How To Do Them

August 15, 2019August 9, 2019 Mark Williams 0 Comments Axle Upgrades, Differentials, Jeep, JK, Motive Gear, Rough Country, Wrangler

The axle of your JK receives some of the most gruesome mechanical beatings known to man. While there are many

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Bushwacker points out that when building a rock crawler, it's smart to start small and work your way up.

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Tech Corner: A Beginner’s Guide to Building a Rock Crawler, Part 1

June 6, 2019April 19, 2022 Mark Williams 0 Comments Axle Upgrades, Bushwacker, Differential Swaps, Off Road, Skyjacker, Suspension Upgrades

There comes a point in time when looking the part simply doesn’t cut it anymore. Whatever your reason for wanting

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Who should consider a solid axle swap? Anyone who wants to rock crawl.

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What You Need to Know About a Solid Axle Swap

January 31, 2019January 30, 2019 Mark Williams 0 Comments All-Pro Off Road, Axle, Axle Upgrades, Builds, Custom Fabrication, Dan Guyer, Fabrication, IFS, Independent Suspension, Keystone Automotive, King of the Hammers, Off Road, Off Road Unlimited, Off-Roading, Solid Axle, Solid Axle Suspension, Suspension, Swap Kit, Trail Gear, upgrade

In terms of performance, it’s easy to move from truck to truck to get the capabilities and features you desire.

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In the realm of off-road suspension setups, one debate roars loudest. Whats better: Independent Suspension or Solid Axle Suspension?

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Tech Corner: Off-Road Suspension Setups, Independent vs Solid Axle

January 24, 2019January 3, 2019 Mark Williams 0 Comments 4WD, 4x4, Axle, Axle Upgrades, Dependent Suspension, Fab Fours, Independent Suspension, Live Axle, Off Road, Off-Roading, Solid Axle, Suspension

There are a lot of heated debates out there when it comes to comparing the performance of off-road suspension setups.

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But the debate rages on among off-road enthusiasts as to which is better: Air Lockers or E-lockers?

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The Debate Rages On: Air Lockers or E-lockers?

December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Air Lockers, ARB, Axle Upgrades, Dan Guyer, Differential Gears, Differentials, E-Lockers, Keystone Automotive, Locking Differential, Off Road, Off-Roading, Open Differential, Ring and Pinion, Truck and Off-Road, Upgrades, Yukon

The two main components of off-roading are simple: overcome obstacles and maintain traction. In fact, aftermarket mods thrown onto off-road

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Dana Spicer axle action, round 2

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Tech Corner: Upgrading a 4×4 Axle, Part II

August 9, 2018August 6, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments Axle Upgrades, Carrier, Complete Offroad, Dana Spicer, Differential Gears, G2 Axle, JEGS, Motive Gear, Richmond, Ring and Pinion, Yukon

In a recent Tech Corner, we spent some time identifying different types of axle upgrades and when each one is

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Axle Upgrades: G2 axles installed on a Jeep Wrangler JK

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Tech Corner: When to Consider 4×4 Axle Upgrades

July 19, 2018September 10, 2018 Mark Williams 0 Comments 4x4, Axle Upgrades, Dana Spicer, Differential Gears, G2 Axle, Off Road, Off-Roading, Richmond Gear, Yukon Gear

Upgrading 4×4 axles is something every off-roader is going to consider at one point or another. The axle assemblies are

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