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FAQ: What should I know before purchasing a Ford 8.8" for my Jeep

PLEASE READ THIS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING ONE OF OUR FORD 8.8 TJ AXLES OR ALREADY HAVE ONE:. There is a vast amount of information and questions that go along with a custom axle so we will do our best to answer most of them here for your r

FAQ: Why Do You Not Discount Complete Axle Assemblies and Thirds

Please see our statement on discounts

FAQ: How Do I Break-In My New Gears?

New gear sets MUST be broken in correctly to prevent damage. Not following proper break-in procedures will lead to overloading and overheating the ring and pinion as well as breaking down and ruining the gear oil. Not following proper break-in proced

FAQ: What Locker Do I Want?

We find this question coming up a lot, so here is what we have learned from our own experience and what customers have told us. Remember you get what you pay for and each locker has its own advantages and disadvantages we will try to list all the adv

FAQ: What is the Purpose of the "For Offroad Use Only" Warning?

The reason behind this warning is the axle's have been modified from their intended use to fit your application, therefore it is not a DOT approved product. Our insurance company has instructed us that the axles be listed for off-road application. Ob

FAQ: Can Dana 61 Be Geared and What are the Advantages?

Tech:Most of the rears are the big spindles and can run 35 spline shafts without being bored, not all check them to be sure before getting to involved! Most of the 61's we have seen come with 3.07 gears, in order to run the 3.07 gears and fit the mon

FAQ: What Are Dana 60 Axle Shaft Lengths?

Front:. Ford (78-79) Shaft Lengths- 18.66"(Short)- 34.56"(Long)- 11.40"(Outers)Ford (83-91) Shaft Lengths- 15.98"(Short)- 36.86"(Long)- 11.40"(Outers)Ford Unit Bearing Shaft Lenths - 9.39"(Outers)Chevy/GM Shaft Lengths- 17.67"(Short)- 35.07(Long)- 12

FAQ: How Do I Remove a Front Differential For 05+ Tacoma, 4Runner and FJ Cruiser?

We now have the 05+ 8'' Clamshell diffs available as cores to build and send out. Due to this, we have had some requests for a write up on removing the front diff. It seems everyone is comfortable pulling the rear diff. Front is just as easy. We like

FAQ: What Kind of Gear Oil Do You Recommend?

Please see our article on our recommendation for gear oil.