Axle Talk, Yukon or Superior Axle
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Looking for feedback on either company. I think it may be time to play it safe, at least safer and upgrade now. Thoughts?
Current rearend setup: 10 bolt with 3.73s, true trac, moser cover/support, ARP studs on caps.
Axles:
Auto Parts: YA G12479285 - Yukon 1541H alloy rear axle for GM 8.6 (03-05 with disc & 05 & newer trucks with drum brakes) with a length of 32 9/16 , 6 lugs and 30 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a
SUPERIOR AXLE & GEAR - products new home - PA6013 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Rear Axle Shaft by Superior 12471369
Current rearend setup: 10 bolt with 3.73s, true trac, moser cover/support, ARP studs on caps.
Axles:
Auto Parts: YA G12479285 - Yukon 1541H alloy rear axle for GM 8.6 (03-05 with disc & 05 & newer trucks with drum brakes) with a length of 32 9/16 , 6 lugs and 30 splines. Yukon 1541H alloy axles offer a strength increase over stock while retaining a
SUPERIOR AXLE & GEAR - products new home - PA6013 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Rear Axle Shaft by Superior 12471369
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I have used both brands, superior in my 350hp camaro and Yukon in my f150 mud truck with 79 d44, Yukon inner and outers, 40" boggers with a 351. Never had an issue with either brand, but the yukons were pushed a lot harder. I have thrashed the **** out of that truck in all types of terrain and they haven't broke.
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Ended up pulling the trigger on the Superior axles. Mainly because they are also heat treated on the splines and carry a 5 year warranty over the Yukons 1 year. I'll report back with pictures of the swap.
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it was $300 for both axle and new bearings. but the bearings were way to small. idk what thye would fit. so you have a pretty good deal for $240 for both. and i forgot exactly what they are crafted from. supposse to be strong lol. so far no problems. one thing i didnt like, was that they measured wrong, or i measured wrong, either way the new axles are about 1/8th inch longer. i have drums in the back so it didnt make a difference really. i needed the truck back on the road at the time, so they went it, and no problems like i said. i wish they would of had an exact replacement for our axles. you should be G2G with those. im in for the pix once you get them.
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Currently got a damn XJ jeep in the garage, supposed to be the new DD, but currently a jack stand queen as I swap the slave out. AKA remove PITA transmission.
Anyways, heres the shafts. These puppies are heavy. Interested and seeing the difference, if any from stockers.



Anyways, heres the shafts. These puppies are heavy. Interested and seeing the difference, if any from stockers.



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