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.
Do I have a Dana 35 or 44?
There are a few things that can help you tell if the axle is a Dana 35 or a Dana 44. The easiest way to tell these axles apart is to look at the shape of the differential cover. The Dana 35 cover is
pretty much perfectly round
. The Dana 44 is sort of a six-sided shape.
What jeeps came with Dana 44 axles?
- 1967–1973 Jeepster Commando and Commando.
- 1974–1991 Wagoneer (Passenger side 1974-1979, Driver side 1980-1991)
- 1974–1983 SJ.
- Late 1986 CJ-7.
- 2003–2006 TJ Wrangler Rubicon (Front and rear)
- 2007-2018 JK Wrangler Rubicon (Front and rear)
- 2018-2019 JL Wrangler Rubicon (Front and rear)
- 2020 JT Gladiator (Front and rear)
How do I know what rear axle I have in my Jeep?
Look at the inscription of the plug to find out the style of the rear end. In this example, Rich has a “Dana” style rear end. To determine if it is a 35 or 44 Dana,
look at the web area to the right of the plug
to locate the number.
Will JK axles fit TJ?
The JK-to-TJ Axle Conversion Kit can also be used to fit the JK Dana 30 under a TJ. The conversion
is identical
.
Is Dana 44 better than 60?
Like we said above,
the Dana 60 is the stronger axle
. If you want to run big tires or big power you need a Dana 60 axle. At the same time, the Dana 44 is a great axle if you don’t need giant tires or big power. Most people don’t realize how heavy a Dana 60 is and how much unsprung weight affects handling.
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.
Can a Dana 30 handle 35s?
Yes
. A Dana30 with 30-spline shafts will be fine for 35′′ tires.
Are Dana 35 axles good?
Make no mistake, a built Dana 35 is
a strong and capable axle
. Obviously not as strong as a build Dana 44 (or similar), but if you’re not going to be running anything larger than 33′′ tires, a built Dana 35 should suit you just fine.
How can you tell 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 vehicles have Dana 60 axles?
The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and used in OEM pickup and limited passenger car applications by
Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford and Land Rover
.
Will a JK Dana 44 fit in 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 Dana 30 a good axle?
The DANA 30
is a good axle
and is worth putting some money into if you do not plan on going larger than 35s. However, if you upgrade the shafts, add a locker, and upgrade the gearing in it, you are at about the same price as a built DANA 44.
How wide is a JK axle?
This assembled axle is the stock JK width (
65.5 inches
), comes with a 35-spline ARB Air Locker and 5.38:1 gears.
Is Dana 60 a ton?
One thing that’s confusing about the Dana 60 axles is that
a Dana 60 in front is usually considered a 1 ton axle
, and a Dana 60 in the rear is usually considered a 3/4 ton axle. … This is most likely because the rear axle in a truck carries more weight than the front (when loaded).
How do you tell if you have a Dana 50 or 60?
Look for a number on the lower right of the sticker. If it’s a 229 it will be a Dana 50 and if it’s
248 it’s a Dana 60
.
