We Finally BROKE OUR JEEP?! Bye Bye Gears and Axle!

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Sooo, we broke our Jeep. Gears and axles and much much more!
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[@jasonallen6836]

21:50. That is how you break stuff. Hammer down.

[@jimschmidt4089]

Hats off to the guys that took care of you and got you back on your journey. I'm always impressed with the majority of off road community. It seems that people are always there to lend a hand when they can. Hats off to you guys at finding the mechanical limits of some of your gear. You've built quite a rig! Keep living the dream you two!

[@2fuzzies]

I'm running carbon axles with G2 5.13s. Great price and warranty for the axles. Bounced around Moab twice and all over AZ with 37s on steel wheels, no issues. Very happy with axles and gears. Northridge 4x4 is an excellent way to relieve your wallet of money. I've probably put a few employees kids thru college.

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

2fuzzies haha

[@RyanRKJ]

It’s always nice when breaking your Jeep does not involve it being completely disabled in the woods.

[@jeffro8373]

That's saying something for all the skinny pedal time and all the Kevin's that something finally broke LoL, love you guys

[@baron6271]

That's HARDCORE wheeling!!! If you broke it you guys did it RIGHT!!!

[@alvinn.5591]

Thanks so much for the coupon code at Northridge4x4! I know a lot of us appreciate the promotions you put out for us, so please keep them coming!

[@xTinBenderX]

Diver mods are always the best mods!

[@JoshuaEdwardsviolin650]

When you break something in the rear that still allows you to roll, just remove the rear driveshaft and put the vehicle in four wheel drive (front wheel drive in this case).

[@tommygarrett2519]

You all prolly dont give a shit but does anyone know of a way to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot the account password. I appreciate any help you can give me

[@kasonkyrie1914]

@Tommy Garrett instablaster =)

[@tommygarrett2519]

@Kason Kyrie thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm in the hacking process now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@tommygarrett2519]

@Kason Kyrie it worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much you saved my account!

[@kasonkyrie1914]

@Tommy Garrett Glad I could help xD

[@TooBrokeToWheel]

So new gears went in and you immediately hit the road towing. So much for break in procedure. Steady speed dragging a trailer, both of which are bad news for fresh installs per Yukon.

[@LiteBrite]

Michael Prewett We aren’t towing anything to LA and had 4 days to break in these gears. Lol Relaxxxx. 😊

[@rickw.6382]

Yeah, Wild Child, woot woot

[@quinnmortensen1415]

Glad you got the Jeep fixed. I have gone through 2 sets of rear gears on the YJ due to driving in 2 low in Moab. I now have a Dynatrac axle. Bigger is better.

[@quinnmortensen1415]

@@Future-Preps35 I ran a non c-clip 35 in the YJ for 8 years. It was trussed with hard shafts. It is now in a friend's YJ. I ran 35's, and so is he. I bent the original 35 doing Rusty Nail.

[@UncleElroy21]

The wild child is coming along nicely! Cant wait to see whats up next for the StepChild. Cmon 40s!

[@OVRLNDX]

Awesome guys!!! Love to see you having fun!!

[@philiphannum4211]

Wow, when I saw the title I was a little concerned that the people in the Jeep were broken as well. Glad to see that everyone involved is OK. Broken parts can be replaced. I can’t wait for the next episode of Life With Kevin and Britney!

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Yeah, looks like it's occupants are allright .. though we didn't see Jelly Belly !! *_dun-dun-duuun_*

[@bigbee22011]

Northridge saved us too just a week ago! They really are the best!

[@CasperRc81]

You won’t see .010” especially .004” to just look at the housing. Surprised it’s lasted that long. Seems like it’s been a good Jeep.

[@damham5689]

As my Mom always saids. " Starts in fun, ends in tears" But we always said back when I still was into off roading. " you know your having fun when something breaks" While Im quoting may as well give my dad a shout out for his favorite back in my 4 wheelin days "4 wheel drives are the most costly beer guided missiles known to mankind"

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

Dam Ham hahaha

[@ralphcasados8862]

Beating up the Step Child that's the way to roll, gotta watch them big ole rocks

[@charles_wipman]

Sorry about that axle; for what i've seen the streets and highways of L.A. are pretty chaotic and crowded, so drive with care, carry a gun... and be safe guys. That mini lake looked great, but i hate the mountain water, it's cold as hell; if you ever come to the N of Spain go to 'Los Picos de Europa', i think you'll like it. I'm still waiting for a hoddie with a front zipper and the logo on the back now that the summer it's here. Keep having fun guys and be safe on the road!

[@jamesennis4446]

I can smell the diff grease. Loved it, thanks for the video!

[@lonniet.2816]

Cool all the upgrades and the STEPCHILD getting fixed so fast! Looking forward to whats coming up!! Stay safe you two!!

[@Tylerjschmidt]

Gotta love Jeep life!

[@ES-lh1tj]

All that fun ain't free! But at least you had fun!

[@patandjessicasjeepadventur3227]

Big props to Northridge4x4 for helping you guys out how long did you guys have to stay in town

[@rupertsweetie9330]

Time for those ProRocks

[@theslimeylimey]

That was an interesting video. It been fun watching the evolution of the step child and your channel.

[@beefyoso]

holy crap I want that corbin decal.

[@buddythejeepdog]

Good video. Northridge 4x4 has always been my go to for Jeep parts. Best prices and great service.

[@Scott-1903]

After another parts supplier botched my order for a front bumper I found Northridge 4x4 have been buying from them since then, great people.

[@dougharlow6037]

Dynatrac is the way to go. One good thing is. once you break something, normally you replace it with something better? Some states require that you need a windshield wiper of some sorts to be legal? Good Luck. Thanks

[@laynesellers]

Just switch it to front drive only when the rear blows out.

[@runeandrebergtun8892]

I'm so amazed about you guys attitude . "Yes!!! we finally broke something!!!" I'd be very bummed lol.

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

Rune Andre Bergtun haha

[@LiteBrite]

Rune Andre Bergtun Honestly, it’s really impressive that it took this long for something to finally give! 😊

[@drayarm]

I broke 2 teeth off in Daytona (Spring Break 1990) Drove it for a week around town and then drove it home to Texas. Don't be gassing on it and peddle it (break and gas pedals. Don't let your gears slow you down) letting your gears do the work will end up breaking off the other teeth.

[@georgeforsyth5741]

Sorry to hear about the broken axle, but it was only a matter of time. Factory axles and housings are great for normal driving and lite to med wheeling. As soon as you go up in tire size and gears, they will fail in time. I went from stock 30frt/35c-clip rr axles on my YJ after many years of med to hard wheeling running 36" IROKs, after breaking both axles in one day, I upgraded to Currie ROCKJOCK III 1-ton axles frt & rr on 39 1/2 IROKs and have to say the axles are my last concern now as far breaking goes. Yes they are pricey but well worth it. In case you are wondering how much they cost. My front axle came to $10,815 not counting install. The rear axle came in at $5,473 not counting install. The basic order specs are below. Other than the YJ mounting pads, these axles would work great on your broken StepChild. Someone needs to setup a Go Fund Me site for you two. As always, love the video and happy trails. ORDER CONFIGURATION: Model: YJ Year: 1995 Engine: Application: Offroad RE Dimensions - Overall: 66.875 Pin Offset: Brake Space: Drum Rotor: Brakes: WWD New Style AXLES HOUSING THIRD MEMBER Style: 1 Ton Front Type: Extreme Spline: 35@60 Deg St Bolt Pattern: 5 On 5.5 Inch Stud: 19/32 Register Diameter: Driver Axle: Passenger Axle: Style: RockJock III Front End Type 1 Ton Inner Brackets: Pads See Notes Housing Width: Driver Housing: Pass. Housing: Driver Tube: Passenger Tube: Style: D60 Reversed (60R Ratio: 5.13R Spline: 35@60 Deg Std Differential ARB (AL) Yoke: 1350 Std (K) Case: Reversed 60 (V) Pinion Support: N/A (X) ORDER CONFIGURATION: Model: YJ Year: 1995 Engine: Application: Offroad RE Dimensions - Overall: 66.875 Pin Offset: 0.94 Brake Space: E 2.5 Drum Rotor: 0.188 Brakes: WWD New Style AXLES HOUSING THIRD MEMBER Style: Performance Type: Tapered-T&E Spline: 35@60 Deg St Bolt Pattern: 5 On 5.5 Inch Stud: 19/32 Register Diameter: 2.800 Driver Axle: 31.4385 Passenger Axle: 33.9355 Style: RockJock III End Type 9+ Torino/LB Brackets: See Notes Housing Width: 61.499 Driver Housing: 25.8035 Pass. Housing: 25.6755 Driver Tube: 0 Passenger Tube: 0 Style: D60 Reversed (60R Ratio: 5.13R Spline: 35@60 Deg Std Differential Detroit Locker (DL) Yoke: 1350 Std (K) Case: Reversed 60 (V) Pinion Support: N/A (X) Currie has great support and customer care.

[@GoatOffroad]

You finally beat it “like a red headed stepchild”!!!!! 🤣

[@Mike-go5pg]

It hasn't been very long since you installed a turbo on your motor and the drive train is feeling the extra pressure, it is time to beef up the rear axle to absorb the power and take the abuse you give it on the trails. The threads are twisted on the axle shows that rear end can't take the power you are sending to the rear wheels. I put a posi in my Jeep Grand Cherokee when the rear end gears were making noise and I love a posi in any vehicle. I am glad you weren't stranded on the road with a broken axle, good luck.

[@traviskorda3262]

First couple mins of video before I see your plan...trailer it to Dynatrac!

[@PhatboyHD88]

Travis Korda yea i see Dynatrac video coming lol.. kevin needs it with all the hammer down send it turbo action🤘🤘🤘

[@wolfgangnebel2673]

Nice vid again! Seems like you reached the limits of your rear axle. It's time for something stronger. And Brittany, I have to tell, you simply are a beauty! This one offered very respectfully ...

[@rsbrehm]

It would have been caused by the Lockers. When both tires are spinning and one suddenly catches, all of the torque transmits to the opposite side. That's why the damage was concentrated on the right-side. The heavy tires on the right were spinning and the left wanted to keep going but it couldn't because of the ground. The right side still had centripetal inertia. I think that normally just spiral fractures the axle shaft or shatter's the gearing. Looks like you got a little bit of both.

[@merczeph79]

All that could happen with an open diff, even more likely since when one tire spins, with an open diff, it goes twice as fast as when you have a locker. Then when it grabs it's even more likely to break shit. Lockers are better 90% of the time offroad

[@TheRightLine]

Those massive 38's and heavy throttle I'm sure didn't have anything to do with it. Ha ha ha! Have fun and be safe guys.

[@chrispomplun1511]

So 37s on 20s with a jlu sport mall crawler, wouldn't work ?

[@MRALL4FUN]

Really digging the name WILD CHILD!!

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Yeah, that's a cool name for a side-by-side. :)

[@jonathanford8217]

Flush cutters are a god send with zippie ties.

[@josef859]

Well thats a bummer,but also a good thing,because damage leads to upgrade. Try to call fusion4x4 they had a bunch of axles to choose give it a try on hybrid dana 44/60

[@stickyleg6541]

Love the side by sides new name. Perfect fit.

[@mattclark8483]

Welcome to what those of us who live on the east coast have to deal with as far as offroading damage, lol. Always a good time! :)

[@joshbuck5877]

That was awsome they saved you guy's woohooo. Can't wait to see the next vid 👍🤘

[@kjhaglfjhgfasd]

Well, breaking leads to upgrades! I snapped my dana 44 years ago and replaces with dynatrac 60 rear and snuck in a daynatrac proroc 44 front. Never had any issues again. RCVs are also amazing.

[@danievanrensburg1168]

So remove the rear driveshaft and put it in 4H. Drive to LA in Fwd. (Not sure if the JL transfer case is sealed so you can do this) Ive done this on my TJ

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Yeah, but they're towing as well, not sure if that makes a difference. Anyways, as the video showed, they came up with a solution. 😃

[@trefunk3743]

Have hard hard wheeled my 89 YJ for years, have to press new axle bearings on every 3 to 6 months from the abuse, if you let them get worn you'll bend or break shafts and mess up your gears, something along with your hubs you should be checkin before every good beating you're gonna dish out, and after before the ride home hah Look forward to seein ya what got next

[@MRALL4FUN]

Brittany I just love how you say Hurcan!! LOL

[@LiteBrite]

ALL 4 FUN 😩 I sort of guess at it every time. Lol 😅

[@MACzerofourtwo]

That how it pronounced in Utah. 😀

[@pennypackmtb2542]

Another great Video! Yeah, the East Coast is tough! You play, you pay.

[@jaromwolcott4493]

That is a tough break. I can’t wait to get home from South Korea on Wednesday. I pick up my Jeep from Dallas Off-road with new gears and a rear locker installed. I am looking forward to my trip through Colorado, Utah and Idaho in July. Planning to spend a couple of days in Moab the last week of July. Looking forward to the big announcement and the see where you go with the upgrades.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Nice, lockers makes such a big difference. :)

[@street_legal_go_kart7356]

Love my Carbon built Rock Jock 44. Detroit locker .

[@2cents422]

You can't go wrong with 60s front and rear. They are big, they are heavy, they are strong. They also will lower your COG a tiny bit.

[@davidbtc295]

Your twisted shaft splines is not the wobble. I’ve twisted plenty they don’t wobble. It’s a bent axel flange !!

[@PreonEnergy]

I've had a twisted spine and had no wobble, and a bent axel shaft with wobble.

[@ronstobaugh]

The "bent Flange" is sometimes bent from leverage, and sometimes (often) from twisting the shaft, not just the splines. As the shaft deforms past its limit, it pulls the flange in. Both give you the same symptom, without scribing the shaft when new, no way to be sure which is the culprit.

[@mikehoffman3690]

You have met some great companies on the road.

[@christinapittsley786]

Big bummer, glad you figured it out. Love the fun nrw speed stuff!

[@JP-ic1fi]

How great was Carbon Off Road to take care of you guys. I currently run their chromoly axle shafts in my JK...great products, great people!

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

Ohh no bueno hope you get it fixed

[@HuevosAzules]

I don't know if you guys are still in the area, but if you are you should definitely stop by Zion national park. Not much for offroading but it's my favorite national park. Absolutely beautiful!

[@marlosanchez7341]

Bald Chinese tires, blown shock, jacked rear axle and the grand finale is a jacked up motor from the turbo. Good going..

[@Muffduster]

Marlo Sanchez Don’t be a jackass.

[@chuckzechman1497]

I guess those east coast trails were tougher than you expected? Safe Travels and God Bless!

[@johntamulonis4626]

Awesome video!

[@jorgelrod]

All you need to do to get to california is have them pull the Ring gear and drive in front wheel drive to California, that way you won't hear that clacking sound all the way to Cali.

[@pattyariss007]

Great Video Layla loved you Brit‼️❤️😂 Kiwi you were Amazing 😉 Layla was very happy 😃 where is Jellybean 🐶??

[@indojeep2623]

Aw :( poor stepchild. Where's Jelly? Yall are awesome.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Quote Lite Brite : _"Jelly was resting back in the room with the cone of shame during this (got spayed a few days before, but she’s doing really well now!)"_

[@brianbillups7151]

Brian Hartman my man, good work!

[@wescourtney1510]

Thou, I have a 2008 JKUR, I run 5.38 gears, but, had them cryo-dipped. Don't know if that helps or not.. Figured it wouldn't hurt.. Rear housing is also trussed.

[@trjnsd6874]

Great video, again! Its really wonderful to see how the Community pulls together and helps each other out. BTW, I was going to send this to my son, who recently moved from Idaho to StGeorge UT, to show him all the things Sand Hollow has to offer for Summer fun....but he's 28 and single, and Brit's black Bikini might make him go crazy! Kevin - where's your matching Speedo?! You guys are the Best! Your candid and open delivery in these videos make them fun to watch. You have a bigger future!

[@eliarrington2898]

Stepchild finally got a boo boo

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Eli Arrington the first is always the hardest

[@carrieanntipton8308]

Definitely a ouch. Next upgrade if you can't afford the 60s is 8.8 Ford. They're stronger than Hades I just dropped one into my grand you have to remember that they're used in pickups 1/2 tons Ford Explorers vans and they has stood up from the 80s on up. Just a suggestion we use them in our rock crawlers another awesome video KZbin

[@ameyers67]

In Utah, you can drive ATV's on a HWY as long as you don't exceed 45MPH. That doesn't mean you can't ride on a HWY that is 55MPH, you just have to drive to the extreme right side of the road. Freeways on the other hand are not legal. Have Fun!

[@Flyby-1000]

ZIP TIES.... My biggest pet peeve in aviation.... 16:54 CUT YOUR DAMN ZIP TIE TAILS FLUSH... I've reached into instrument panels many of times looking for wiring and my arms come out bleeding looking like they were in the middle of a cat fight!!! I tell all my technicians to use a zip tie gun or flush cut pliers.... CUT THEM FLUSH...NO EXCUSES!!!!

[@brcc8208]

Head over to EVO. They took a Gladiator and dropped in custom Dana 80 axles and their own 4 link suspension components. I believe they're selling it in kit form now.

[@JohnGoingAndDoingThings]

Your luck provided content ;-) These hints are exciting. Can't wait.

[@mandytuning]

Redline heavyduty shockproof gear oil,do's wonders

[@robertmarez3195]

Love the longer video...unfortunately its @ the expense of the Stepchild. Good thing you found out the gears in town with a great shop and not in the middle of no where....wonderful how everyone comes together to help out (shop, commercial businesses)....Wildchild coming along nicely....where's Jelly 🐶🐕......great fun in the outtakes....looks real fun....Safe travels

[@onefastcyclist]

3 months ago the stepchild got the "best upgrade yet" for the front diff. Guess the rear felt neglected //;-(. Good thing you guys have a spare off road 4x4 with the side x side which was made even more versatile with street legal upgrades. However. I'm envious of your ability to keep finding GREAT shops when you need one!

[@BadmunkyWRX]

Pull rear drive shaft out. Run the Jeep in 4wd and its now a FWD Jeep! LOL We did this for 6k miles after the rear ring and pinion did the same thing on us.

[@handaferguson]

Thank you :-)

[@grimdbd]

Been there before, that axle was pretty close to busting. I broke the axle on my TJ by trying to bounce over an obstacle on pritchett canyon.

[@user-gj6yb2qc7e]

Nice! went with 5.13 on my old jeep tj. You know you been together too long when you both say ahhh at the same time and sound the same. Why does kevin look like a smooth ass maverick wearing sunglasses? I am half expecting highway to the danger zone music to break out :-)

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

17 I would so play danger zone if we wouldn’t get demonitized

[@Florida_Man_Robb]

Just Empty Every Pocket makes sense now.

[@believerscc]

Didn't know you could beat anything harder than a step child.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Just wait and see how hard the Wildchild plays. 😁

[@stormw777]

I put 488 Yukon gears in my 2.0 JL with 37 inch tires. Freaking love them.

[@chrispomplun1511]

How much to put the gears in ? With labor 2k?

[@stormw777]

@@chrispomplun1511 $2400 at southern Oregon tire in grants pass Oregon

[@mustang7288]

If you’re coming out to LA we got to go wheeling hit some trails

[@LiteBrite]

We’re in LA but the jeep is broken. We have a meet and greet Saturday from 12-4 at DCD customs so come on by.

[@ww2069]

Sweet new upgrades!!! Love it (Brit don't teese Keven about his bent rod!!! It's just a guy thing!!!) LOL haha LOL Again love the vids Keep it up and stay safe.

[@FearlessTrailhawk]

This feels like me right now...cept it is lingering issues from a hard rear end collision and the fact i got it lifted since and nobody wants to actually diagnose it...they just blame the pre-existing condition on the lift...and nobody makes aftermarket parts for what i'd need to replace anyways because yay 2019 very niche market!

[@rodwood693]

Pull the rear drive shaft, put it in 4wd, and you have a front wheel drive stepchild! 😜👍🏼

[@CasperRc81]

Ya I pulled off those front fairings but it leaves your coolant line exposed

[@robertwayman7974]

If you break down now, you can tow the Step Child with the Wild Child..............

[@mikebiron7339]

How do you two not have 1 million subs? Your content, and the relationships you make with vendors is just amazing. If I can ever save up enough $$ to continue my build, I will for sure use some of your hookups. Keep up the great work, and can't wait to see what the big news is!!

[@LiteBrite]

Mike Biron Thanks for the love and support!

[@OntarioFreshwaterFishing]

A couple years ago I heard a weird noise in my rear end while out wheeling. A few days later leaving work I broke a few gears off my ring and pinion, drove home in 4wd, then pulled the rear shaft and drove around with only front wheel drive for a couple of days while I waited for gears.

[@717Lucero]

Northrigde 4x4 is the only place I get all my parts. 👍🏻

[@wayupnorth9420]

Gnarley. The fact it didn’t explode and leave you working on R&R in the mountains .

[@edhatfield9487]

Kev and Brit, official testing company for Jeep...and aftermarket products

[@Ajdruck]

Man I know that feeling when you break stuff.... sucks....at least they were able to get you back on the road quickly! Do you ever have a Baja designs discount code?

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

Ajdruck I think so but i don’t remember right now. Maybe call them?

[@gilbertarnold8666]

Great video thank you!

[@islandtv8087]

Thanks for another awesome video 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@jeffriley2502]

No surprise here! D60S and maybe 80? 40s coming? We all knew this was coming. I've been talking about this jump for a while. One of the guys in our club just did 60s and 40s on a brand new JL. Just a reality if wanting to do wheeling at that level. Safe travels give a call when in So. Cal. we can go wheeling to Big Bear. Add some Badge of honors to your list. OlllllllO