Axles

Product Review and Install into a Dana 44 - www.aussielocker.com Product Review by Jon Hanna (Admin) AUSSIE LOCKER Following are my notes from installing an Aussie Locker from Torq Masters into my Dana 44 front end. The unit itself is well made and very stout. The instructions are detailed...

Quick and simple article showing the steps needed to remove the axle shafts from a Ford 9" rear differential. 1. Jack up vehicle and place sturdy jack stands under axle. If removing third member, Remove and secure driveshaft, Remove wheels and brake drums. 2. Remove 4 retainer nuts located...

Tech article by Honorio Madriaga (madgyver) Tools needed A flat surface Masking tape 4 feet of string Chalk (for marking) Hydraulic jack with stands (if needed) Simple five steps Park your rig on a flat surface. Tape one end of the string to the bottom (6 o’clock) of the rear drive shaft...

Tech article by Clay McGuill (eBronc) You want traction? Get locked. Both wheels locked together on the same axle, all four wheels locked to the transfer case = maximum traction. No wheel slip, no spin. Just relentless...

Tech article by Merle Howard (Howiebilt) The first thing you have to do is get some help. You already know that you will have to cut your front axle housing in half and the darned thing weighs more than most mortals can lift by themselves. I have chosen to use a band saw, to do the deed, since...