XJ Cherokee/Wagoneer:
1987-1989 (some say up until 1990)
XJ Cherokees with the Tow Package sometimes came with the Dana 44 rear axle. These are now hard to come by because of Wrangler and Cherokee owners using them to upgrade their weak Dana 35s and because it’s an easy bolt-in swap for Cherokees and Wranglers.
What Jeeps have a Dana 44?
Some
XJ Cherokees
have the Dana 44, but its a pretty rare occurrence. ZJ Grand Cherokees with the V8 engine have a Dana 44 rear end, and some of the 4.0-liter ZJ with a tow package do too. For TJ Wranglers it was a factory option if you got the 4.0-liter engine.
What vehicles have a Dana 44?
The Dana 44 has seen use in
Chevrolet Corvettes and Dodge Vipers
. This axle is referred to as a Dana 44 ICA or Dana 44 IRS. All 1980–1982 Chevrolet Corvette C3 and manual transmission equipped 1985–1996 Chevrolet Corvette C4 had this axle. A rear transaxle was used starting with the Corvette C5.
What axles are in a 1996 Jeep Cherokee?
SJ Wagoneer: Grand Wagoneers, Full Size Wagoneers and Full Size Cherokees/Cherokee Chiefs came standard with
Dana 44 front axles
, and either the Dana 44 or AMC 20 rear axles. These are also prime candidates for swaps into smaller Jeeps.
What vehicle has a Dana 44 high pinion?
The reverse cut high pinion Dana 44 was used in 1/2 ton
Ford trucks
from 1966-1979 and full size Ford Bronco’s in 1978-1979.
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 you tell if I have a Dana 44?
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.
What gear ratio is a Dana 44?
Dana 44TM AdvanTEK
®
front axle:
3.73 Ratio
.
4.10 Ratio
.
4.56 Ratio
.
Can a Dana 44 handle 40s?
For a daily driver or a non wheeling rig,
44 and 40’s are fine
.
What vehicles came with Dana 44 front axles?
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.
Are Dana 30 axles good?
The 30 has been
proven as a good little axle as long as
the tires stay under 36′′ or so. Like I said, I run 35’s, 4.88’s, full locker and the stroker and I beat the piss out of it and have had almost no problems with it.
What jeeps have Dana 30 axles?
The new Jeep® Wrangler JL comes with redesigned Dana axles as standard equipment.
The Wrangler Sport and Sahara
come with Dana 30TM axles in front and Dana 35TM AdvanTEK® axles in the rear, while the Rubicon comes equipped with Dana 44TM AdvanTEK® axles in front and rear.
Is a Dana 44 a 1 ton axle?
Yes,
D60s are widely considered “one ton axles
” but the fact of the matter is, they made many 3/4 ton trucks with D60 front axles and many 1 ton trucks with D44 front axles.
How big is the ring gear in a Dana 44?
Ring gear diameter is 8.5 inches
, while next-generation axles go up to 8.8 inches. The available gear spreads for the Dana 44 range from 2.72:1 to 5.89:1, and both five- and six-lug versions were used in OE applications.
What does the 44 mean in Dana 44?
The numbers with 2 zeros added indicate the maximum output torque. Ex. 44 is rated for
4,400 ft.lbs.
; a 60 is rated for 6,000 ft.lbs. That’s max torque, continuous rated torque is quite a bit less. Load rating for a Dana 44 is 3,300 lbs.
