Howard’s Automotive & Off-Road

Howard’s Automotive & Off-Road Howard's Automotive values quality repairs over quick fixes. We’re also the go-to shop for gear work.

Got this JK set up with Yukon 4.88s, ARB dual compressor, rear air locker, and pump up kit, and a MetalCloak mounting br...
12/17/2025

Got this JK set up with Yukon 4.88s, ARB dual compressor, rear air locker, and pump up kit, and a MetalCloak mounting bracket

This TJ rubicon had some serious issues with the factory lockers and the common issue with the lower control arm mounts....
12/17/2025

This TJ rubicon had some serious issues with the factory lockers and the common issue with the lower control arm mounts. It got new bearings and seals, and Yukon DuraGrips front and rear, and ARTEC lower control arm mounts

Got another jeep set up with 5.13 Yukon gears for Axis Truck Outfitters
12/09/2025

Got another jeep set up with 5.13 Yukon gears for Axis Truck Outfitters

I don’t actually do much differential work, I just go raid the dumpsters and scrap piles of places that do…
12/01/2025

I don’t actually do much differential work, I just go raid the dumpsters and scrap piles of places that do…

Got my little brother set up with a lift kit and some new tires on his Tacoma. Bilsteins on all 4 corners, Icon AAL in t...
12/01/2025

Got my little brother set up with a lift kit and some new tires on his Tacoma. Bilsteins on all 4 corners, Icon AAL in the rear, Skyjacker upper control arms, and some 33” Toyo RT Trails

When differential work gets done by a “buddy who can swap gears”, and even other shops, unfortunately, the results have ...
12/01/2025

When differential work gets done by a “buddy who can swap gears”, and even other shops, unfortunately, the results have in many cases ended up at my door, whether due to improper setup or lack of attention to detail. I’ve invested a considerable amount of time and money into having the correct tools to do a quality install, as well as using quality components sourced from the dealer, Yukon Gear, or local bearing supplier. Howard’s is the best in the area for your Jeep, Toyota, and other 4x4 differential upgrades and repairs, as well as service and repairs on Ford, Chevy, and Dodgef

This heavily customized Gladiator came in after destroying the rear Ring & Pinion. The shop in Florida who originally bu...
12/01/2025

This heavily customized Gladiator came in after destroying the rear Ring & Pinion. The shop in Florida who originally built it contacted me to rebuild it to honor their warranty with the customer. The customer also opted to add E-lockers front and rear and installed a Metalcloak bracket to fix the broken rear sway bar mounts…

JKU knew where to come for a set of 4.56 Yukon gears.
12/01/2025

JKU knew where to come for a set of 4.56 Yukon gears.

This Jeep came for a broken axle shaft, ended up having a bent inner C. Ended up getting a replacement front housing, ch...
12/01/2025

This Jeep came for a broken axle shaft, ended up having a bent inner C. Ended up getting a replacement front housing, chromoly shafts, knuckle gussets, and 4.88 gears.

Life has been busy so I haven’t updated anything in several months. In addition to taking on some bigger projects, and j...
12/01/2025

Life has been busy so I haven’t updated anything in several months. In addition to taking on some bigger projects, and jobs that turned into bigger projects, my wife and I had our third child, a little boy. The schedule gets crazy being a one man operation, and I appreciate everyone’s patience.

Got this JLU Rubicon I did gears on a while back set up with some RCVs
06/06/2025

Got this JLU Rubicon I did gears on a while back set up with some RCVs

Got this ‘25 F-150 set up with a Rough Country leveling kit and some 275/65/20 Toyo R/T Trail tires, and The Shine Shop ...
06/02/2025

Got this ‘25 F-150 set up with a Rough Country leveling kit and some 275/65/20 Toyo R/T Trail tires, and The Shine Shop got the windows set up with some good looking tint 😎

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13357 Highway 371
Minden, LA
71055

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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