Ultimate Dana 44™ Crate Axle, Fits 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK - Front Axle - 4.88 Gear Ratio, Electronic Locking Differential - 10010521

Axle Assembly

SKU: 10010521

Ultimate Dana 44 Crate Axle - Jeep Wrangler JK - Front 4.88 ELD Drive Axle Assembly - 10010521

Axle Model	DANA 44
Gear Ratio	4.88
Traction Device	Electronic Locker
Brakes Included	N
Axle Shaft U Joint Series	1350
Axle Shaft Material	Chromoly

Availability: Ready to Ship

Pricing: $5,669.99

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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 Infographic

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 E-Locker,with Ultimate Dana 44 Axle
2018 - 2018	Jeep	Wrangler JK	--	Front,with 4.88 Gear Ratio,with E-Locker,with Ultimate Dana 44 Axle