ECGS 14-Bolt Axle Casting Deep-Dive, OE vs Semi-Shave vs Full Shave

If you are planning a 1-ton swap or upgrading your axles in your Jeep, Buggy, or Toyota, this video is your 14-bolt buyers guide. We compare OE casting, semi shave with a full ring gear, and full shave with shaved gears. You will see why the 14-bolt is simple to set up, how our high-clearance castings are superior to junkyard plate-style shave kits, and when a full shave makes sense. What you will learn • 14-bolt setup advantages, including removable pinion support and side adjusters. • Clearance gains from cast-in semi shave and full shave, and why our full shave casting eliminates the weak point of a plate. • Oiling and heat considerations, and why we prefer a full ring gear for mixed street and trail use. • Truss integration, ARB routing, and popular spline options on ECGS builds. Shop Chevy/GM Complete 14-Bolt Axle Assemblies: https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/c-120... Shaved 14-Bolt Ring & Pinion: https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-626... Popular vehicle applications include Jeep Wranglers, Gladiators, Cherokees, Grand Cherokees, Rock Bouncers, Rock Crawlers, Military, Medical, Agricultural, Armored, and Completion Buggies/Racers. Available in Front Steering, Rear Solid and Rear Steering applications. *NOTE: Full shave 14 bolt is NOT recommended or warrantied for street/ highway use At East Coast Gear Supply, we install what we sell. Our team of differential and axle experts brings you real-world shop knowledge to help you avoid mistakes, save time, and get the job done right. Whether you are upgrading for off-road performance, towing strength, or daily driving reliability, our videos give you the tools, tips, and confidence to tackle your drivetrain projects. Chapters 00:00 Intro and why the 14-bolt 00:22 OE AAM casting and what we love about the 14 bolt 01:36 14 bolt shave kit advantages and issues 02:19 ECGS 14 bolt Casting Semi-shave design 04:44 Full-shave casting with shaved gears 05:47 Full shave tradeoffs, street vs buggy guidance 06:38 Summary, semi vs full shave takeaways SUBSCRIBE:    / @ecgstech   Don't miss a video! Click the notification bell after subscribing to get updates! LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE LEARN MORE at https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/ CALL OUR EXPERTS: 919-672-2705   / eastcoastgearsupply     / eastcoastgearsupply