SRW Axle vs DRW Axle: Which One Do I need?

Read and Learn the Benefits of Both Single and Dual Rear Wheel Axles In pickup trucks, SRW and DRW are two types of axles used in used by Ford, Dodge, or RAM, and GM, which covers Chevy and GMC. Understanding the differences between these two types of axles is important for anyone looking to purchase…

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Why Should I Upgrade to Heavy-Duty Emergency Brake Calipers?

The Benefits of Heavy-Duty Brake Calipers and How to Get the Most Out of Them Why should I upgrade to heavy-duty emergency brake calipers? That is an excellent question with a short answer of “for better stopping power and braking control” and a much longer answer that we will address in this blog. This heavy-duty…

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How to Install an Emergency Brake Kit

Steps to Add the Best Emergency Brake Kit for 3/4 Ton and 1 Ton Trucks Installing an emergency brake kit is easier than it sounds. The process goes like this: Got a Lugnut4x4 emergency brake kit you’re looking to install on your 4×4 vehicle? Whether you’re swapping to a 14 bolt axle, converting to disc…

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Which Heavy Duty Rear Axle Does My Ford Truck Have?

Discover Ways to Identify Which Rear Ford Differential You Have Up until 2000 most heavy-duty trucks came with either a 3/4-ton or 1-ton axle. But this doesn’t mean that your Ford truck produced during this period has one of those stock axles. Over the years, for whatever reason, people change out the axles on their…

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JB6 vs JB7 Calipers – What You Need To Know

If you’re looking at one of our disc brake conversion kits, you may be wondering about the difference between our JB6 and JB7 brake calipers. Both are popular with truck and large SUV owners, but there are pros and cons to each caliper. Here’s some information to help you decide which one is better for you,…

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Not All Eldorado E-Brake Calipers Are The Same

As many people know, the 1976-1978 Cadillac Eldorado came with a rear disc brake caliper very similar to the JB6 or JB7 caliper found in many heavy duty trucks. However, unlike the standard JB6 or JB7, the Eldorado caliper also included a clever parking brake mechanism.  These Eldorado calipers are almost exactly the same size as the…

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