Will a Dana 44 carrier fit a Dana 30?
To be more specific, you cannot place a dana 44 carrier into a dana 30. Nor can you place a low pinion gearset into a high pinion axle housing. The dana 44 inner axleshafts are shorter and larger in diameter. The unit bearing and stub shaft would probably fit, as the Rubicon Dana 44 has dana 30 outers.
What’s the difference between a Dana 30 and Dana 44?
The only difference between the JK Dana 30 and Dana 44 is ring gear size, electronic locker, and bigger shafts. You’re better off just starting with an aftermarket Dana 44 that is a “true 44”. With the cost difference between a base Wrangler and a Rubicon, you could get aftermarket Dana 60 axles with lockers.
What’s the difference between a Dana and a Dana 44?
The base model and the Rubicon rear axle are both Dana 44s. But, the front axle is where everything changes. The Rubicon gets a Dana 44 in the front, while lower model Jeeps don’t.
What’s the difference between Dana 30 and Dana 35 axles?
The Dana 30 gear ratios are either 3.21 or 3.73. The width of the axle shafts is 1.13 inches. The YJ Dana 30 hold a reverse cut ring and pinion, but the TJs do not. Both TJs and YJs, however, use a 5×4.5 inch bolt pattern. Dana 35: This was an axle size used on most Jeep rear axles. They had a ring gear diameter of 7 and 9/16 inches.
What’s the difference between Dana 30 and 44 dust runners?
The Dana 30 ring gear diameter is 7 1/8″ and comes with a 3.21 gear ratio unless your JK is equipped with the tow package. The Dana 30 doesn’t come with any factory LSD or locking differential. The ring gear diameter in the Dana 44 is 8 1/2″, and comes standard with a 4.10 gear ratio, and an electronically actuated locker.
Can a Detroit Locker hold Dana 44 axles?
Yes, this is for the stock 30 spline Dana 44 axles used in the Sahara and special edition JK Wranglers. This locker can carry any gear ratio for the JK. Have a question? Ask us
What’s the difference between Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles?
Aside from the differential covers, the biggest difference between the axles is the size. The number in the name (Dana 30, Dana 44, etc.) is in reference to the sizes of the axle. Dana 30: This axle size is the most common and is usually found on Sport and Sahara models. They have a ring gear diameter of 7 & 1/8”.
Yes, this is for the stock 30 spline Dana 44 axles used in the Sahara and special edition JK Wranglers. This locker can carry any gear ratio for the JK. Have a question? Ask us
What’s the difference between Dana and JK Rubicon axles?
JK Rubicon models have a thicker, slightly redesigned 44. This Rubicon axle is referred to as a Super Dana 44. Dana 44 – For TJs, the inner and outer axle has 30 splines. JK Rubicon model front axles have 30 inner splines and 32 outer splines.
How are axles measured on a Wrangler model 44?
The non-Rubicon model 44s are the same length. Axle shafts with a u-joint in the center are measured from the center of the u-joint. Measuring front the center to the end of the shaft will get you the inner and outer axle lengths. C-clip axle shafts and semi-float axle shafts are measured slightly differently than the full-float shafts.