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Ultimate Dana 44™ Crate Axle, Fits 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK - Front Axle - 4.88 Gear Ratio, ARB Air Locking Differential - 10048823
Ultimate Dana 44™ Crate Axle, Fits 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK - Front Axle - 4.88 Gear Ratio, ARB Air Locking Differential - 10048823
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Ultimate Dana 44™ Crate Axle, Fits 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK - Front Axle - 4.88 Gear Ratio, ARB Air Locking Differential - 10048823
Description
Engineered for all 2007 to 2018 Jeep Wrangler JKs, Ultimate Dana 44™ front axles feature a number of upgrades designed for added durability on the trail. Get a direct bolt-in solution that delivers increased strength wherever you take your vehicle.

Dana 44 Features
- “Bolt in” front axle for the Jeep® Wrangler JK
- Made with thick 1/4-inch steel brackets to resist bending and endure off-road environments
- Designed to provide optimal performance for lifted vehicles with larger tires
- Increased gross axle weight rating (GAWR) allows for the added weight of suspension upgrades, bumpers, winches and larger tires
- Available in 3.73, 4.10, 4.56, 4.88, 5.13 and 5.38 axle ratios
- Reuse factory knuckles, brakes and wheel hub bearings
- Electric differential locker
- 2.5” tube diameter 5/16” wall thickness
- Heavy-duty nodular iron differential cover
- Pinion yoke same as stock JK
- Built with genuine Spicer axle components
Dana 44 Installation Tips
- Axle is shipped without oil; fill with 2 quarts of 75W140
- First oil fill to the upper fill plug; service oil fill to lower fill plug
- Wheel speed sensor wires should be secured out of the way of brake-end suspension components
- Production drag link and tie rod ends may be reused
- Longer bolts may be required for some suspension points – use grade 10.9
- Suspension torques from service manual should be followed
- Front: mount stabilizer bar end links outboard of bracket
- Driveshafts from stock JK can be used depending on suspension lift height
- Toe-in specifications from service manual should be followed
- Electric locker voltage/current required (0-18V, 8A max continuous.)
- New wheel hub bearing bolts and axle shaft nuts included
- See service manual for general axle installation information
- Dana Switch Harness Kit (10021771) is available to control the electric locker
COMPATIBLE WITH APPLICATIONS
Year Range | Make | Model | Submodel | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 - 2017 | Jeep | Wrangler | -- | Front,with 4.88 Gear Ratio,with ARB Air Locker,with Ultimate Dana 44 Axle |
2018 - 2018 | Jeep | Wrangler JK | -- | Front,with 4.88 Gear Ratio,with ARB Air Locker,with Ultimate Dana 44 Axle |
Details
Axle Model: DANA 44
Axle Shaft Material: Chromoly Axle
Shaft U Joint Series: 1350
Brakes Included: N
Drive Shaft U Joint Series: 1310
End Yoke Style: Companion Flange
Gear Ratio: 4.88
Inner Axle Shaft Spline Count: 30
Mounting Bracket Included: Y
Outer Axle Spline Count: 32
Traction Device: ARB Air Locker
Availability Remarks: Limited Supply
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