How many splines does my Dana 44 have?

Starting in 1972, modern factory Dana 44s had 30-spine axleshafts with a thickness of 1.31 inches (earlier axles were 10- or 19-spline), although the rear next-generation Dana 44 found on the 2007-present Jeep Wrangler JK has 32-spline shafts.

What axles does my TJ have?

TJ Wranglers will have either a Dana 30 in the front and a Dana 35 in the rear unless you have a Rubicon model. In which case you’ll have 44s front and back. Some TJs with a Dana 30 in the front can have a 44 in the rear as it was an option from the factory.

What year TJ has Dana 44?

In 2003, the highly anticipated Jeep Wrangler Rubicon rolled onto the scene with Dana 44 axles equipped with selectable air lockers.

How many splines is a Dana 30?

All Dana 30’s are 27 spline. Your rear axle (the Chrysler 8.25″) came in a 27 and 29 spline version. P.S. Super 30’s are 30 spline.

How many spline is a Dana 35?

Your stock Dana 35 has 27 spline carbon steel axle shafts, you could upgrade it to 30 spline hardened chromoly steel shafts and install a locker with a “Super 35” kit.

How do I know if I have a Dana 44 axle?

Many Dana axles have the model ID cast into the fins or centersection. Look for a “44” or “60” cast into the reinforcement ribs. The number can usually be found on the lower right side rib below the differential cover, but it may also be found on other ribs or on top of the main cast structure.

Will a JK Dana 44 fit a TJ?

-JK axles are 65.5″ WMS, TJ axles are 60.5″ so if you plan on running a JK front and TJ rear then it wont work. Not even spacers will get you close to the desired rear width. -JK axle uses a pinion flange instead of a yoke. That will need to be swapped over.

Is the Dana 44 strong?

It used to be that the Dana 44 was considered to be a fairly stout axle. But as trails got tougher and tires got larger, the 44 got dumped in favor of even stronger hardware. But the Dana 44 is a pretty stout piece, and many companies offer parts to make your 44 even stronger than it now is.

How do I know if I have a TJ Rubicon?

Registered. TJDave said: There is a way to tell if it came from the factory as a Rubi by an identifying number on the VIN. . 6th digit should be a 6 if it’s a Rubicon.