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History

OUR HISTORY

Yukon Gear & Axle® was founded on the premise that superior materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and obsessive quality control will produce unrivaled performance. That’s why our products are sought after by enthusiasts who run off road, on the street, and at the track. Give us a try and experience the Yukon Advantage for yourself.

2001

The Bear Is Born

Yukon Gear & Axle commences manufacturing and distribution operations in Everett, WA.

     
2001 Powr-Lok

Patterned after the famous Powr-Lok, Yukon improves the design for better performance characteristics and durability.

     
2001 Faster Shipping, East Coast

A second warehouse opens in Franklin, TN offering next day ground service to the East Coast.

     
2004 Dura Grip T/L

Improved version of the Traction-Lok for Ford 9-inch dropout diffs is introduced.

     
2005

Faster Shipping, West Coast

A third warehouse opens in Fresno, CA offering next day ground shipping service to California.

     
2006 Dura Grip

Yukon’s torque-sensing, clutch-type limited slip positraction unit with four-spring preloaded mechanisms hits the scene.

     
2009 Zip Locker

Yukon’s air-operated, selectable locker with a forged case and stout 4320 chromoly internals debuts.

     
2009

Grizzly Locker

Yukon’s automatic/mechanical locker that features speed sensing lock-up and robust forged 8620 construction drops.

     
2010

Bear Logo

Yukon officially trademarks its iconic purple and white Bear and Shield logo.

     
2010

Best In The Business Warranty

Yukon offers $2,000 collateral damage warranty to its Zip Locker and Grizzly Locker products.

     
2010

Super Joint

This u-joint features heat-treated 4340 chromoly cross and induction-hardened, cold-extruded 4140 caps.

     
2012

Ultra4 Racing

Yukon teams with Ultra4 Racing as an official sponsor to support off-road racing and test our products in competition under the most extreme conditions.

     
2013

Diff Wizard

Yukon introduces its driveline parts configurator, a first-of-its-kind technology.

     
2014

Faster Shipping, Nationwide

Service is improved to the Midwest by opening a fourth warehouse in Florence, KY.

     
2015 Linsalata

Yukon and parent company, RANDYS Worldwide, partner with Linsalata Capital.

     
2015 Y.E.S. Plan

The Yukon Extended Service (YES) Plan that adds a no questions asked lifetime warranty to select Yukon Gear & Axle products is created.

     
2016

Differential Tool Program

Yukon rolls out its wide-ranging differential tool program in support of mechanics and wrench-turning enthusiasts everywhere.

     
2018

Faster Shipping, Nationwide

Service expands in the South by opening a distribution center in Arlington, TX.

     
2019 Tailwind

Yukon and parent company, RANDYS Worldwide, partner with Tailwind Capital.

     
2019

Master Installer Training

Yukon establishes a comprehensive three-day training program so existing mechanics and technicians can build on their skills and take their careers to the next level.

     
2021

Southern Rock Racing Series

Yukon forms partnership with Southern Rock Racing Series to support off-road racing in the Southeast.