The Maxxis Razr A/Ts really impressed us. We weren't sure what to expect other than another A/T tire. But once we got them out on the trail, they surprised us with how good they hooked up in every scenario we tested them in.
Maxxis Razr 37x12.50r17...
Glad that helped.
I would still suggest tracking down some TriFlow. The WD40 can washout other lubricants, making the lock get sticky over time. The TriFlow is designed to lubricate the locking pins and channels in the lock. Plus you'll find plenty of other locks around your house you can lube...
Grab some fine grit emory cloth and knock any sharp edges on the keys, then use TriFlow inside the locks. My local locksmith got me onto TriFlow years ago, it is really awesome stuff for freeing up locks and also keeping them from freezing.
You can usually find TriFlow at a good hardware...
There are a lot of good gear companies out there, but the best? I would definitely say genuine Dana.
They designed the Advatek gears, they use very exacting processes and they build the gears here in the USA.
Most aftermarket gears are either made in Korea, China or India and the quality kind of goes in that order, with the Korean gears typically being the better.
And many of the aftermarket gears are made on the same assembly line, just put in different boxes.
Then throw in the supply chain issues...
As of 8am pct, we've got Yukon 4.88 JL/JT gears in stock. A number of sets for the rear and two sets left for the front:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/ring-pinions/ygd44jl-488-yukon-dana-44-4-88-rear-ring-and-pinion-set-w-d44-upgrade...
Ask whether or not you'll be pulling them again.
If NO = Use Loctite
If YES = Use antiseize.
If RustBelt = Cover everything in anti seize! :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
Thanks for the props on the video John, we have fun shooting those.
Yes, the silly-con job was a little sloppy, it was end of day and that Gladiator was headed for the Rubicon in the AM, so we were rushing to get it done.....:facepalm:...:LOL:
I'll always try them by hand, little at a time, turn out, turn back in, dry, no heat to begin with. About 1/2 of the time, the body bolts will come out pretty easy.
When you get a bolt that is chattering, the bolt threads are grabbing, spin it back 1/4 to half turn the other way and continue...