Saturday, April 4, 2015

G2 Axle and Gear Dana 35 4.56 Ring and Pinion Set

The Dana 35 4.56 Ring and Pinion Set that is made by G2 Axle and Gear is meant for use with Dana 35 axles on a vehicle that has an independent front suspension.  These performance series gears that are made by G2 have been designed for the driver who is performance minded.  These drivers treasure reliability and strength more than anything and that is what these ring and pinion sets that G2 makes deliver.  These sets have been forged from 8620 steel that is heavy duty and then they go through a heat treating process so that they will be able to handle those extra torque loads that are found in applications such as acing, using high performance engines, massive tires and off road treks.  They can handle all of these things while still managing to be the ideal option for use in your daily driving.
Features at a Glance
·         The Dana 35 4.56 Ring and Pinion set that is made by G2 Axle and Gear comes to you complete with a limited warranty that is good for a lifetime
·         The Dana 35 4.56 Ring and Pinion set that is brought to you by the minds at G2 Axle and Gear deliver a high performance operation that is still quiet
·         The G2 Axle and Gear designed Dana 35 4.56 Ring and Pinion set is forged from 8620 steel that is then heat treated so that you get a performance that is long lasting
·         The Dana 35 4.56 Ring and Pinion set that is made by G2 Axle and Gear has been made to meet and exceed the O.E. specifications
·         The Dana 35 4.56 Ring and Pinion set that is brought to you by the minds at G2 Axle and Gear gives you installation tolerances that are consistent
·         The G2 Axle and Gear designed Dana 35 4.56 Ring and Pinion set is double shot peened
·         The Dana 35 4.56 Ring and Pinion set that is made by G2 Axle and Gear is double lapped
·         The Dana 35 4.56 Ring and Pinion set that is brought to you by the minds at G2 Axle and Gear is meant for use with the reverse cut Dana 35 axles that are independent front suspensions and have a carrier of 3.54 and higher
Be aware that if you do not want a ring and pinion set that is made for high performance applications then you do not want this one.  This ring and pinion set was made specifically for high performance applications and tires that are massive.  They were crafted by using the best materials and latest technology so that they will provide a high performance without a lot of noise.

Thursday, April 2, 2015

G2 Axle and Gear JK 4.88 Ring and Pinion Set for Dana 44

The performance ring and pinion sets that are manufactured by G2 have been designed with the most treacherous of today’s applications in mind.  They have been designed to be able to handle massive tires as well as high performance engines.  These ring and pinion sets have been made from the highest quality materials and by using the most state of the art technology in the industry.  This means that the ring and pinion sets that bear the G2 name give you a performance that is both quiet and strong. 
When you need strength and you crave performance, G2 understands.  Their ring and pinion sets offer you both along with the consistent quality and reliability that you have come to expect from anything that carries the G2 Axle and Gear name.  These ring and pinion sets have been made from 8620 gear steel and then have been computer heat treated so that they will be able to handle those extreme loads that come with towing or even racing while still having the qualities that are demanded by the everyday driver.    
Rigs that are heavier and have bigger tires as well as those that have a higher performance are just too much stress for stock components.  They call for something that is quite a bit more heavy duty.  G2 has what you need to meet those demands.  These ring and pinion sets are available in a vast array of applications and with varying ratios and to top it all off, they are quite affordable!
Features at a Glance
·         The JK 4.88 Ring and Pinion Set for the Dana 44 that is made by G2 Axle and Gear comes to you complete with a limited warranty that is good for a lifetime
·         The JK 4.88 Ring and Pinion Set for the Dana 44 that is brought to you by the minds at G2 Axle and Gear gives you installation tolerances that are consistent
·         The G2 Axle and Gear designed JK 4.88 Ring and Pinion Set for the Dana 44 gives you an operation that is incredibly quiet
·         The JK 4.88 Ring and Pinion Set for the Dana 44 that is made by G2 Axle and Gear is made from 8620 steel
·         The JK 4.88 Ring and Pinion Set for the Dana 44 that is brought to you by the minds at G2 Axle and Gear has been heat treated so that it will have a long life expectancy
·         The G2 Axle and Gear designed JK 4.88 Ring and Pinion Set for the Dana 44 has been double lapped
·         The JK 4.88 Ring and Pinion Set for the Dana 44 that is made by G2 Axle and Gear has been double shot peened

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

G2 Axle and Gear JK 4.56 Reverse Rotation Ring and Pinion Set for Dana 30

G2 makes these high quality ring and pinion sets for those who crave high performance.  More torque, more power, larger tires…these ring and pinion sets can make all of those things - and more – possible.  These ring and pinion sets are made to both meet and exceed the O.E. specs. 
Features at a Glance
·         The ring and pinion sets that are made by G2 come with a limited warranty that is good for a lifetime
·         These sets are made from 8620 steel and then have ben heat treated to give them a long life
·         These sets have been double lapped and double shot peened
Choosing a ring and pinion
We all know that the holy grail of performance has to do with how many ponies are running under the hood.  We want more…always. 
The thing is, when you get it, why do you waste it?
You might be wondering how it is wasted right now.  In the never ending search for more horsepower, race enthusiasts and muscle car enthusiasts as well as off roaders tend to waste their existing horsepower when they use a ring and pinion set that is improperly sized.  When you have the correct gear set, you will be able to transfer more of the power from your engine to the ground while improving the engine acceleration and/or top end speed – this will depend on the purpose of your rig – and it will also play a large role in the cruising rpm of your rig.
For this reason, more and more gearheads are taking advantage of swapping out their gears.  If you decide that this is something that you need to do then there are 4 main things that you need to think about when you are ready to select a ring and pinion set.  When you have this knowledge, you will be able to finally harness all of those ponies when you get the right ring and pinion set.
Info to have when selecting a ring and pinion set
·         What type of rear end does your rig have?  Is it banjo style or conventional?
·         What series is the carrier?  This would be your differential carrier. 
·         What is the purpose of your rig?  Is it used for daily driving?  Strip or street?  Race?  Off road?
·         What is the style of your gears?  Are they pro gears or performance gears?  If you are looking to be doing more strip. Street or off road driving then you will want performance gears.  They are made from a harder type of steel and as such, they are incredibly more durable than your stock gears.  They are better able to handle those applications that call for more torque. 

Friday, December 26, 2014

G2 Axle and Gear Dana 44 G2 Aluminum Differential Cover


When you are making your way across the badlands, you are leaving your rear axle open and vulnerable to a couple of major threat.  One of those threats is from high temperatures and the other threat is from hard knocks.  There is a way for you to protect it from both of those threats with a single part.  That is the differential cover that is made by G2 Axle and Gear.  This differential cover has been sculpted from a piece of aluminum and stylized to be a direct fit component.  It is armor for the off road that can take the beating from the trail while lowering the internal oil temperatures.  This will keep your gearing going strong all over the badlands.

So what is it that makes this differential cover stand apart from the rest?  Actually, it is all in the build.  The differential covers that are made by G2 Axle and Gear have been formed from a proprietary type of aluminum that is light weight and this aluminum actively works to cool the axle oil while you are driving.  Aside from the thermal control, this differential cover has been given reinforcing ribs and it has been shot peened as well as heat treated so that it can survive all of the punishing blows that it will get on the trails.

This differential cover has been engineered to give you a fit that is free from leaks.  It has a mounting surface that has been fully machined and it comes to you complete with the silicone sealant as well as with all of the hardware that is necessary for installation.  These differential covers that G2 Axle and Gear makes are simple to maintain because they have integrated drain and fill plugs.  In addition, they come in a variety of options for the finish and they also feature the G2 logo right in the middle of them.

Oh yeah, they also have a 30 day warranty.

Features at a Glance

·         The G2 Axle and Gear differential cover comes to you complete with a warranty that is good for 30 days

·         When you purchase this differential cover you will also receive the silicone sealant as well as all of the hardware necessary for mounting including the installation instructions

·         This differential cover has a drain and fill plug that allows for maintenance that is effortless

·         These differential covers come in a wide variety of finish options

·         The seal surface has been machined for a fit that is leak free

·         These differential covers have been custom sized in order to be a direct fit part

·         The aluminum used in these differential covers is the same type that is used in many high performance engines for motorcycles

 

 

 

Saturday, December 20, 2014

G2 Axle and Gear Dana 30 Master Installation Kit


When someone re-gears a 4WD vehicle it is generally done in an effort to get more torque out of it.  The additional torque is a necessity for that larger wheel and tire package you might have just added.  Additionally, the more torque you have, the easier it will be to climb those massive hills.

If you main type of driving is done on the highway then you might want to go with lower gear ratios.  While this won’t give you much of a boost in torque, it will give you a better fuel efficiency.  The acceleration that you get will be enough to get you going without sending your eyeballs out through the back of your skull.

On the other hand, if you tow your 4x4 to the trails or just enjoy spinning the tires in the mud then you might want to choose a higher gear ratio.  The con to this one is that the top speed will be one that is limited.

If you are in doubt it is a good idea to go a single ratio higher,  This is because as a rule, we tend to keep adding weight to our rigs which in turn requires additional torque.  And who knows, you might one day want to go with even more massive tires than what you already have.

There is something you need to remember though.  When you go out and buy new pinion and ring gears you will more than likely need to get a new master installation kit for every set.  This is a kit that will include all of the marking compound, ring gear bolts, pinion nuts, crush sleeves, pinion seals and bearings that you will need to complete the installation.

The master installation kits made by G2 Axle and Gear have all of the components that you will need in order to properly install the ring and pinion.  The Master Installation kit even includes those hard to locate components such as the gear marking compound, locktite, silicone sealer, ring gear bolts, carrier bearings, pinion bearings, a pinion seal, crush sleeve, replacement pinion nut and a proper shim kit.  If you ever go into a parts house and ask for these components, 9 times out of 10 they will look at you like you are asking them for a rocket ship.

Parts Included

·         Sealer made from silicone

·         Gear marking compound

·         Thread locking compound

·         Bolts for the ring gear

·         Carrier races and bearings

·         Shims for the carrier

·         Shims for the pinion

·         Timken made bearing and race for the inner pinion

·         Timken made bearing and race for the outer pinion

·         Seal for the pinion

·         Nut for the pinion

 

 

Thursday, November 27, 2014

G2 Axle: TCJ D44 Front Axle Assembly 4.10 Ratio; with ARB Air Locker


When you are in need of a new axle, the first place you should look is G2 Axle.  The thing is, why would anyone need a new axle?  It may be that you have actually broken your axle on an off road trip or even in an accident.  It may be that your existing axle is old and worn or maybe you just want a stronger and better one than the one put on your Jeep at the factory. 

Today we will take a look at the TCJ D44 Front Axle Assembly.  This one features a 4.10 gear ratio as well as an ARB air locker.

Believe it or not, these assemblies are actually quite a bit stronger than OE Rubicon axles.  Aside from that, they also happen to be packed with everything that you will need AND they come to you ready to be bolted into your Jeep with ease.  Chromoly is the material used for the construction of these axles and when you want U joints with a great name, the ones on these axles happen to be Dana Spicers.  With these axles you get a choice of lockers as well as gear ratios and the entire assembly is put together with top quality Timkin bearings as well as National seals.  This assembly comes to you complete with ball joints that carry the Dana Spicer name.  That said, you will need to reuse your existing outer brake assemblies as well as the steering knuckles from your previous front axle if it was a model 30.

Features at a Glance

·         Installation of these axles might require a few modifications to be made to your drive shaft

·         The U bolt yoke is a 1310 Series

·         Axle U Joints are genuine Dana Spicer parts

·         G2 axle shafts are the 30 spline type

·         The air locker with this assembly is made by ARB

·         The gear ratio is 4.56

·         This is a front axle assembly in the Dana 44 TJ style

These axles made by G2 are made so that they are stronger than any OE axle.  They are made to be ready to take on the higher torque that is a signature of today’s very low gear rigs as well as from increased load sizes that are a product of larger wheels and tires as well as all of the punishment that goes hand in hand with off road driving.

With these axles, you will be able to simply bolt them into your Jeep as soon as you get them.  They are incredibly heavy duty and come to you complete with new ring and pinion sets in the OE style. 

 

 

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

G2 Axle and Gear TJ D44 Rear Axle Assembly 4.56 Ratio with ARB Locker and 33 Spline Axles


This axle is stronger than even the Rubicon factory axles!  This is an axle assembly that is loaded with all of the features that you need and comes to you ready to be slid under and bolted right on to your Jeep.  These axle assemblies features G2 Premium Chromoly Axle Shafts that have dual bolt pattern flanges.  They are available with upgrades to 33 and even to the massive 35 spline options. 

With this assembly, you get your choice of gear ratios and lockers and they are all assembled using high quality National Seals and Timkin bearings.  These axle assemblies allow you to be able to reuse your existing brake assemblies in the rear although if you decide to upgrade and get some disc brakes, you will have an enhanced performance when braking. 

Features at a Glance

·         When you install this axle assembly you might have to make some slight modifications to your existing drive shaft

·         There is a U bolt yoke included.  It is a 1310 series

·         The axle shafts are 30 spline G2 but you can also find them with 33 or 35 splines

·         The air locker on this assembly is an ARB

·         The gear ratio on this axle is 4.56

·         This is a rear axle assembly for a Dana 44

As stated above, these axles are made to be strong.  They come packed with features like everything you will need and they even come to you ready to be bolted right in to your Jeep.  This axle assembly has been made from a material called Chromoly while the U joints are actual Dana Spicers.  With this axle you have the option to get the locker and the gear ratios that you want and the whole thing has been assembled using only the best Timkin bearings as well as National seals.  This assembly also comes to you complete with ball joints that are Dana Spicer.  If you still have your outer brake assembly as well as the steering knuckles from your pre-existing axles.  

The chromoly used in the construction is actually a combination of chrome and nickel.  This means that this is a very strong material and as such you can find these axles being used on many off road vehicles.  Also, you will find that there are ring and pinion sets included with this axle.  These are brand new and they are in the OE style. 

With this axle, upgrading your Jeep will be an easier thing to do.  The axle is long lasting and tough enough to tackle any sort of terrain you want to tackle.

Please note that you might want to have this item professionally installed.