Are all Dana 44s the same?
Not all 44s are equal. The Dana 44 has been manufactured for nearly 70 years, and was original equipment under Jeep, Ford, GM, Dodge, International Harvester and Studebaker vehicles, and even the Isuzu Rodeo and Honda Passport. And almost every one of these had some unique, funky specification just for that model.
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.
Where is the 44 axle on a Jeep Wrangler?
Lastly, Dana’s 44 axle can be found under the front or rear end. And the differential cover on this one will not change from front to rear; consisting of flat sides and an angular top and bottom.
How many axles does a jeep Dana have?
The differential housing has two axles (a left and a right). Typically they are about the same, except the length can be different (but on some vehicles, they can be the same exact part, left and right).
Where are the bolt holes on a Dana 44?
Note the way the ends are made for spindles. Here’s a front Dana 44 cover from Rancho, an RS-6209. The Dana 44s have 10 bolt holes. The large bolt hole on this style is for filling the differential with oil. Here is a cover for a rear Dana 44 by Spicer. Part SPC-42960-1.
Are there different versions of the Dana 44?
There are also different variations of the Dana 44. Over a dozen automobile manufacturers have made vehicles that have Dana 44 axles, including Jeep which currently manufactures four-wheel drive vehicles that have both front and rear Dana 44 axles.
Lastly, Dana’s 44 axle can be found under the front or rear end. And the differential cover on this one will not change from front to rear; consisting of flat sides and an angular top and bottom.
Is the Dana 44 axle a bolt in?
The Ultimate Dana 44™ axle is a direct bolt-in solution that delivers optimal strength, durability, and performance.
When did Jaguar start using the Dana 44?
The majority of Corvette and Viper Dana 44 IRS set ups use a limited slip differential . Jaguar first used the Dana 44 in an IRS in 1961 for the Jaguar E-type as well as other models. It was used through 1996 (Jaguar IRS Article). There are some differences in the Jaguar Dana 44, however.