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Ultimate Dana 60™ Crate Axles are celebrated as a top-performing choice when upgrading to off-road axles. However, if those axles aren’t going on a Jeep® Wrangler or Gladiator, vehicle customizers must first complete the process of removing the beefy brackets. With no brackets, Bracketless UD60™ Crate Axles are ready to fit nearly any application.

Vehicle upgrades such as bigger tires can open up a whole new range of possibilities for off-road rigs, but many modifications shouldn’t be made all on their own. This question-and-answer session with Senior Manager of Dana Performance Randall Speir explores how different modifications are linked to one another, and how a little planning will allow you to hit the trails with confidence.

During Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2020, the Dana Aftermarket team joined other commercial vehicle industry pros near Dallas, Texas to network, participate in the world-class product expo, and host a memorable Welcome Reception.

Let Dana Aftermarket and Spicer Parts support the efficiency of your business with free, instantly available online resources such as our Gear Ratio Calculator, Fuel Savings Calculator, and Engine RPM Calculator.

At AAPEX 2019, the Dana team showcased the problem-solving aftermarket products that make your job easier, like Victor Reinz® gaskets with Wave-Stopper™ technology, and a Spicer driveshaft for the Mercedes-Benz® Sprinter and Ram ProMaster® vans.

Each year at SEMA, the Dana Aftermarket team is thrilled to share our innovations, check out the always-expanding array of products within the aftermarket industry, and socialize with long-time contacts and new friends – and 2019 was no exception.

Don’t guess about the quality of the head gasket you choose for diesel engine repair. Get performance you can count on with Victor Reinz® Wave-Stopper™ MLS gaskets, which feature innovative design, quality materials and coatings, and an OE-level production process.

The trend in last mile delivery service is driving an increase in light- and medium-duty van platforms. As these delivery vehicles travel local and regional delivery routes, extended idling periods and stop-and-go driving styles place a strain on engine and driveline components. These stresses will ultimately increase service frequency, putting you in a position to grow your business – especially if you select the right parts for the job.

Thousands of Jeep fans took to downtown Toledo for the 2019 Jeep Fest on August 9th though 11th. The city-wide celebration brought about 70,000 Jeep enthusiasts from all over the U.S., with over 1,000 Jeeps taking part in an all-Jeep parade.

Dana Aftermarket supports the efficiency of your business with online resources like our Driveline Operating Angle Calculator, Horsepower & Torque Calculator, and Torsional Analysis Calculator.

In June 2019, over 27,000 people gathered at a campground in Coopers Lake, Pennsylvania and settled in amidst sponsors, vendors, and a whole lot of beloved vehicles. Coopers Lake may not be a vacation destination that everyone instantly recognizes, but one thing that makes it special is its proximity to Butler, PA: the birthplace of the Jeep®. So that’s where Jeep enthusiasts flocked for the ninth annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, turning out from 31 states, Washington DC, and Canada with more than 2,500 registered Jeeps – and thousands more in the parking lot.

Learn more about Dana’s digital training resource for the vehicle aftermarket community.

Every day is a fine day to be in Moab!” Zack Heisey, Dana’s Senior Manager of Aftermarket Engineering, addresses an eager crowd of off-roading fans as they prepare for their first trail run at the Easter Jeep Safari. It’s a beautiful morning in the desert, and the drivers are ready to take on Chicken Corners, a trail that follows the Colorado River over bedrock and sand. As Day One of the Safari kicks off, the Dana Aftermarket team is there with other off-roading enthusiasts to conquer the extreme environment of the Moab desert.

For most of the year, Johnson Valley is a peaceful, dry lake bed in the middle of California’s Mojave Desert. But for a week in mid-winter, all traces of quiet are obliterated by the self-contained city known as Hammertown, set up to support the 60,000+ people who turn out for the King of the Hammers event.

This year, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show delivered the eye-popping modified vehicles and cutting-edge aftermarket parts that the show is known for, with Dana parts generating significant interest among installers, pros, media, and enthusiasts alike.

If it’s a Jeep® thing, you can bet it’s a Toledo, Ohio thing too. Given Jeep’s rich history in Toledo and so much local Jeep pride, it’s no wonder that there’s an event in Toledo that revolves around the Jeep brand and lifestyle. The Toledo Jeep Fest is rapidly becoming a booming event, celebrating all things Jeep right where it all began.

The Ultimate Adventure is an amazing annual event for a select group of die-hard off-road enthusiasts to discover thrilling wheeling opportunities across the country. The Ultimate Adventure (UA) 2018 proved to be no exception to this rule. It was also the perfect chance to showcase Dana’s OE and Aftermarket drivetrain components, which are backed by world-class engineering and the pursuit of constant innovation.

DanaAftermarket.com is expanding to support customers in the European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) region. The exciting news of this expansion will be publicized in Frankfurt, Germany at Automechanika.

What better place to evaluate new Jeep upgrades from Dana, than exactly where Jeep enthusiasts converge to put their own modified vehicles to the extreme test? During the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, Dana Incorporated tested out its new tire inflation system and axle product concepts, and they passed with flying colors.

Since the beginning, Dana has served as the original-equipment driveline supplier for Jeep®. Dana Incorporated continues to build on that heritage, introducing a new line of Dana axles with AdvanTEK® technology that will be featured on every Jeep Wrangler® JL, straight from the factory.

How does a set of Ultimate Dana 60™ Axles hold up to 2,500+ miles over the glaciers, rocks, swamps and streams of Alaska? Flawlessly.

From new Dana Crate Axles to expanded coverage for Spicer u-joints, our Automotive division is forging ahead. Get more information about the many ways we’re helping you provide the parts your customers demand.

Increased fuel economy standards are on the minds of fleet owners and operators everywhere. Learn how Spicer AdvanTEK axles and SPL 350 driveshafts offer an engine downspeeding solution that easily delivers required fuel economy.

Our complete portfolio is now available for download using the Spicer online catalog. Discover the benefits of the new interactive digital format, as well as upcoming developments that demonstrate our dedication to service.