TEN Factory Axle Shaft
Why TEN Factory Stands Apart in Axle Shafts
When stock axle shafts meet bigger tires, lifted suspensions, and serious off-road terrain, they quickly become the weakest link in your drivetrain. TEN Factory was built specifically to solve that problem — engineering performance axle shafts that go well beyond original equipment in terms of material quality, heat treatment, and long-term durability. As part of Midwest Truck & Auto Parts' Motive Gear division, TEN Factory engineers and product designers develop proprietary technical drawings and specifications that follow strict quality and strength criteria for every axle they make — and every finished product is tested in Motive Gear's in-house Quality Assurance lab, which is widely cited as the only dedicated axle QA lab in the industry.
Material Science and Construction
TEN Factory's axle shaft lineup is divided into two primary material tiers, each matched to the demands of the application. Replacement-grade shafts are manufactured from high-manganese 1541H alloy steel, a material that allows for a deeper and harder heat treatment than standard OEM steel while still maintaining the ductility needed to absorb shock loads. For enthusiasts who demand maximum strength — rock crawlers, lifted rigs running oversized tires, or drag racing applications — TEN Factory offers 4140 and 4340 chromoly steel shafts, which are dual heat-treated to place the hardness precisely where engineering dictates it is needed most. Front axle kits and two-axle rear kits receive a black oxide coating for added corrosion resistance.
Product Lines and Coverage
TEN Factory axle shafts are engineered as direct-bolt-in replacements — no cutting, welding, or modification required. Their catalog spans a wide range of popular axle housings and vehicles, including Dana 30, Dana 35, Dana 44, Model 60, Ford 8.8, and GM 8.5 applications. Coverage includes platforms such as Jeep Wrangler (YJ, TJ, JK, JL), Jeep Cherokee XJ, Jeep Gladiator, classic Ford Mustang, and a broad range of GM trucks and SUVs. Spline counts range from 27 to 35 depending on the axle housing and performance tier, giving builders flexibility in selecting the right strength level for their setup.
Kits are offered both as complete pairs — including left and right axle shafts, wheel bearings, seals, and wheel studs — and as individual single-axle replacements for those simply swapping out a broken shaft. TEN Factory also offers a Disconnect Eliminator kit for Dana 30-equipped Jeeps, allowing the removal of the factory front axle disconnect system in favor of a solid, full-time front axle shaft configuration.
The 10-Year Warranty Difference
Perhaps the most telling indicator of TEN Factory's confidence in their axle shafts is their industry-leading warranty. All TEN Factory axle shafts are backed by a 10-year / 100,000-mile replacement warranty, a coverage tier that is virtually unmatched in the performance drivetrain segment. This warranty is the namesake of the brand itself — the "TEN" in TEN Factory refers directly to this decade-long commitment to the product. Replacement-grade shafts built from 1541H alloy carry this same warranty, underscoring that even the entry-level tier is manufactured to a genuinely high standard.
For any builder serious about drivetrain reliability — whether they're wheeling on the weekend or building a dedicated race truck — TEN Factory axle shafts represent a purpose-built, application-specific upgrade engineered with the same expertise that Motive Gear applies to its ring and pinion product lines.