Ultimate Dana 44™ Crate Axle, Fits 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK - Front Axle - 4.88 Gear Ratio, ARB Air Locking Differential - 10048823 - NON-RETURNABLE

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