{"product_id":"14-bolt-tie-in-with-pinion-guard","title":"WOD 14-Bolt Tie-In with Pinion Guard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wide Open Design 14-Bolt Pinion Tie In with Pinion Guard is a heavy duty weld together kit made to strengthen and protect your 14-Bolt axle and provide clearance for multiple yoke sizes. Built from 3\/8\" and 1\/4\" thick steel, this kit creates a rigid connection between the pinion area and your truss, increasing housing strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3\/8\" thick Pinion Guard is drilled and tapped, eliminating the need for separate nuts and making service easier. The guard is shaped to clear 1350, 1410, and 1480 yokes, ensuring maximum protection without interfering with driveline movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned around the Wide Open Design 14-Bolt Truss, this kit may work with other trusses but modifications will be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Pinion Tie-In\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) 3\/8\" Pinion Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(9) Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial Thickness: 3\/8\" and 1\/4\" steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBash Guard: 3\/8\" steel, drilled \u0026amp; tapped back plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoke Clearance: 1350, 1410, 1480\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit Type: Weld together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned For: Wide Open Design 14-Bolt Truss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment With Other Trusses: Possible with modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGM 14-Bolt Axles (with Wide Open Design truss)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be adaptable to other truss systems with custom fabrication\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest used for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock bouncers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrawlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard use trail rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy duty off-road builds using 14-Bolt axle platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pinion guard is essential for protecting the yoke, U-joint, and pinion area from rocks, stumps, and front impact hits. By tying the guard into the truss, this kit transfers impact load away from the pinion nose and into the stronger truss structure. The drilled and tapped back plate makes maintenance and replacement simple—no reaching around with a wrench or losing hardware on the trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Wide Open Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56095464390822,"sku":"WA04080","price":115.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8394\/6406\/files\/WA04080-14-Bolt-Tie-In-Pinion-Guard-1.jpg?v=1778100356","url":"https:\/\/wideopendesign.com\/products\/14-bolt-tie-in-with-pinion-guard","provider":"Wide Open Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}