In this product release note we talk about our experience swapping a 12 valve Cummins into our 2004 Ford F350 diesel and highlight the release of our new conversion motor mount kit. Overall, it's an easy swap. The Cummins fits like it belongs in there. And the 12...
Jeep YJ Small Block Chevy (SBC) V8 Motor Mounts
Below is a list of frequently asked questions about our motor mounts to help you decide if ours is the set you want to buy. We realize you have options and we want you to be happy with your purchase. Q: Do these bolt to the old YJ mounts?A: No. You will need to remove...
Easy Soldered Wire Butt Splice
I guess crimp connectors are okay for non-critical or temporary electrical connections, but it’s tough to beat a soldered and heat-shrunk connection for reliability and longevity. On anything that could leave me sitting alongside the road, I won’t settle for anything...
4×4 Truck Solid Front Axle Seal Replacement
I honestly cannot recall where I picked up this little trick or I would definitely give credit where credit is due. The situation is you’re rebuilding or re-gearing a solid front axle – Dana 30, Dana 44, Dana 60, AAM 9.5, you name it – and you need to replace the...
The Case for the V8 Jeep
“Some things here under Heaven, are just cooler 'n' Hell.” – Ray Wylie Hubbard We don’t always appreciate the little things in life. It’s important to do that. Time goes by so fast. It’s important to do the things you want to do, now. And so it was that about ten...
Jeep YJ Dana 30 Build With Center Axle Disconnect (CAD) Delete
This post is about building a front YJ Dana 30 and deleting the CAD. I went this route after I blew the rear Dana 35 sky high and replaced it with a Ford 8.8 with 410s, which necessitated regearing the front to match. It’s a temporary solution, I know. But it gets my...
Open for Business
The new Live Axle Machine Company website is now open for business! We appreciate your patience while we continue to improve the new site and add new content and offerings. Update 8/3/22: New products coming soon!