dana 44

I'm surprised an article like this didn't already exist on the site, especially given the number of people who ask how to identify which axles they have on their Jeep Wrangler TJ. The goal here is to give future TJ owners and new TJ owners a guide on how to identify which axles they have under...

Hey guys, this is my first post. I am new to the forum. I recently picked up this Dana 44, and the seller was unsure what it came off of, i am not sure either. Any help would be greatly appriciated. Thanks, Zach

anybody have thoughts on narrowing a front differential yourself versus paying a shop to do it? anybody do this themselves? anybody pay someone? what are your thoughts and experiences? im not staying stock width so if anyone has concerns with stock width dont worry. my current thought is to take...

Looking at a used Dana 44 to swap into my 1998 TJ. The 44 is from a 2004 and was equipped with disc brakes. However it doesn't look like any of the brake parts come with the axle. My question is will the drum brakes from my current Dana 35C fit on the disc brake 44. I have found info that...

hey guys i have an eclectic pile of parts and need to assemble a 8 lug ford hp44 for the front of my jeep. i have a full 5x5.5 hp 44 as well as a dodge 8 lug 44. I was told by a local offroad shop that the dodge knuckles on the ford inner-c would result in positive camber, can anyone confirm...

Like the title says. Any theories? It would be exceptional if legitimate proof was provided. Ex being; engineers write up or something similar. But theories are welcome. A lot on here about how the TJ 44 isn't worth the swap (expense:strength return) which I agree with considering only gen 1's...

The factory Dana 35 rear axle found in most TJ Wranglers is a little on the light side, and if you run larger-than-stock tires, you’re likely looking at an eventual failure. If you want to turn really big tires, wheel abusively, or push gobs of power into your rear axle, you’ll probably want to...

hey guys i have a couple spare axles laying around and thought someone else may be able to use them. i just want to get rid of them now so i'll let them go for $120 a piece preferably to a local buyer (Bozeman MT) so i dont need to deal with shipping but if you're willing to pay shipping i can...

So just as rcv makes pretty much bulletproof shafts for front diffs is there a company out there as of yet that makes abnormaly beefy gearsets for differentials? I realize this may sound stupid but its a legitimate thought i had. Why hasnt a company made gears out of some of these modern...

I know this has been posted before but every situation is different. Here are the Jeep's details. 2000 TJ I6 3 spd Automatic 33" tires Dana 30 / Dana 35 3.07 This is my daily driver in the summer and I drive on the highway to work. As for off road, I don't do it that often but would like the...

I know i've asked a lot about rear diffs but now i have a good rear figured out and about ready to go in so now time to finalize the front and see what i can do with what i have on hand. i know some shafts are made and some carriers but there isnt a lot of selection or information on 35 spline...

who makes the best shafts for the money? I dont have $1000+ for shafts for a front ford hp44 but i need stronger than stock shafts so who makes the best affordable chromoly 30 spline shafts?

NOTE: Since this article was written a number of years ago, Alloy USA has undergone some changes. In my humble opinion, it is not the company it use to be and the quality isn't there anymore. Ron Stobaugh, who was the driving force behind Alloy USA, has parted ways with them and started a new...

If one was to go with aftermarket axles (let's say built high pinion D44s or possibly D60s) what are the best companies to choose from? I know of Currie and Dynatrac, but are there others? In addition to that, do any of these companies have a better reputation than others? I know Currie is top...

In contemplating going to 35" tires. I've got an 06 Rubicon with Revolution gears, factory lockers, RCV front axles and Revolution chromoly rear axles. I guess that counts as Super 44s, right? Anyways, would I be safe to run 35" tires and wheeling it as well? I don't want to do it if it's...

While this write-up takes place on a Dana 30 front axle, the procedure should be nearly identical for a Dana 35 or Dana 44 axle as well. If you're mechanically inclined this isn't that bad of a job in all honesty. Just take your time, be patient and take breaks when needed (it always helps to...

Here are the specs for the stock Dana 30, 35 and 44 axles. Dana 30 Dana 35 Dana 44