Heads up

While the factory UTV gearbox assembly procedures work for basic end users, they are not always enough for the shock loading these units experience in a racing environment. Stock UTV gears can crack and wear prematurely when subjected to extreme off road race conditions, leading to premature drivetrain failure.

Decades of Weddle experience. Weddle Industries specializes in the hardest working gearboxes in the world. We put our knowledge and experience into every Weddle Race Prepped UTV gearbox to maximize gear life and ensure each gearbox operates at its highest level.

Questions? Call +1 805 562 8600 or email us.

Multi-stage Weddle Race Prep (WRP):

High Performance Gear Prep: All gears are hand deburred to remove sharp corners, eliminating areas where cracks start. Gears are then shot-peened to relieve surface tension left over from manufacturing, further deterring crack formation. Finally, all critical internal components are REM Isotropic Superfinished to further reduce imperfections left over from the manufacturing proess. REM Superfinishing is applied to all internal components where metal moves against metal to in order to reduce friction and temperature.

Professional Weddle Assembly: All units are re-assembled with new seals, o-rings, and name brand bearings from NTN, SKF, FAG, IKO and other quality brands. All shafts are measured and preload adjusted to minimize deflection caused by heavy shock loading. All fasteners are hand torqued with Loctite. 

Total Inspection: All used units receive a full magnetic particle inspection (Magna-Flux) on critical internal components, as well as a complete visual inspection prior to any prep or assembly work being performed. 

Photo: Mitch Guthrie courtesy of Guthrie Racing