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Transporting all the aggressive power from your truck or jeep to your rear end is the job of a performance drive line and axles. If you are not transferring that horsepower to the ground then you are just wasting your time. Engines with tremendous horsepower can only convert it if makes it to the ground. Performance truck & jeep driveline & axles like the dana 60 drive shafts. like our Dana drive shafts, Skyjacker Drive Shafts, Procomp U-Bolt Kit, Rubicon Express Drive Shaft, Yukon gear products and many more great products. Do not get stuck short and do not leave out your drive line or axles just because you cannot see it. Put down some much need horsepower with these truck & jeep accessories parts and stir up some dirt.If you do not see the product you're looking for just ask and we'll do our very best to get you whatever product you need! We are Tuff Truck Parts and that is just how we roll.

Adding performance Dana 60 drive shafts to your vehicle will dramatically increase your truck or jeeps performance. This is a great place to add to your custom truck parts order. A new beefed up drive train and axles and beefed up performance converter will provide several advantages.

The high stall converter allows the engine to launch the truck at a higher RPM where more torque is available and increased strength. Also a performance rear end will hold all that converted power right to the ground. Want to launch your truck, jeep, or SUV into space, grab these truck & jeep Dana 60 drive shafts & axles performance products and you will be on your way.Check out our hundreds of great truck accessories on sale and put your build into top gear!

 Increase The Durability Of Your Off Road Truck or Jeeps Axles!

Off-roading is tough on your truck or jeep. To accommodate for this, you spend time and money modifying your vehicle with better tires, a more durable suspension or steel bumpers all of which provide different protection. Have you ever thought about protecting your axles, though? Your axles may be the most abused parts of your truck or jeep. Use these helpful tips to protect your axles and prevent failures that could literally leave you stuck in the mud.

Upgrade Your Axle Shafts

The first thing you can do to protect your truck or jeep and make it more durable is to upgrade your factory axle shafts to aftermarket ones. Axles are made from a variety of metals and components. Choose shafts made from alloys like chromium, nickel, and molybdenum that have a higher carbon content to increase strength while retaining flexibility. Instead of hobbed or smaller diameter splines, choose shafts made with hardened, rolled splines with thicker diameters; they are stronger and less likely to fail.

Reinforce the Axle Housings

A common source of axle damage to hardworking off road trucks is leakage from the axle housings, usually due to overloading. To prevent oil leaks from the plug welds and the cast center section, weld-on axle housing trusses can be helpful. These trusses reinforce the axle tubes at the center section to prevent leakage that can lead to axle failure.

Replace the U-Joints When Worn

A high wear part of your front axle that is prone to failure is the steering u-joint. This happens when factory u-joints become filled with rust and debris, or the lubricant leaks out over time. Today, there are many options available in heavy duty and non-greasable replacement u-joints that will last longer under more extreme use.

Check Your Seals and Bearings Frequently

There are many different components on your axles that contain oil or grease to provide essential lubrication. Once a leak is present, or bearings become contaminated with dirt or start leaking lubrication, greater damage isn’t far behind. To stay one step ahead of things, inspect your axle seals, tube seals, and differential seal frequently looking for evidence of leaking. Check your CV boots for damage and replace if they are leaking. Replace and repair seals as needed to prevent leaking and a big mess.

Listen for Strange Noises and smell for burnt smells

Besides looking for signs of damage on your off road trucks listen to what your axles are telling you. Abnormal noises coming from the axles indicate there are problems that need attention before greater damage is caused. Worn or improperly loaded pinion bearings will emit a higher pitched whir when they need attention, while carrier bearings produce a deeper, lower sound. Clunking and banging noises or burnt smells suggest either of these bearings are not properly installed and should be corrected immediately to prevent an axle lockup.

Overall, the two best things you can do to increase the durability of your axles is to upgrade what you can, then take good care of the rest. Leaks, contamination with dirt, and improper installation are the main offenders that will cause your axles to give out prematurely. Add upgrading to heavier duty axles to your list of eventual modifications along with your suspension and aftermarket truck & jeep bumpers replace seals as needed.

If you take good preventive care of your axles on your outfitted truck or jeep and make repairs as soon as something seems wrong, those axles will continue to take care of you while out on the trail enjoying amazing off-road adventures where ever you might go.