Front Dana Ultimate 44 on a 2013 Unlimited
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Meme King
I don't know how that will work out, you may have to contact the axle manufacturer. I was under the impression that with that electric set up, you have to lock the rear first or it won't let the front locker lock. Maybe they've designed something to make that work though. :idontknow:
DWiggles
Caught the Bug
That's controlled by the ecu, wiring up the locker on its own harness with an accessory switch will allow it to turn on/off whenever activated/deactivated.
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DWiggles
Caught the Bug
:doh: so why have the locker?? :thinking:
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Meme King
But your new axle has a locker right? Sure you can leave it disconnected and the differential will work as an open diff just fine, but I assume you'll hook up the locker eventually correct?
Well yeah, so long as it's not engaged, your locker will be nothing more than a differential. But, it'd be silly not to hook it up. It's only a 2 wire setup and you can make your own switch.
JKsurfer
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Because the complete axle assembly was 2,695 shipped and definitely a better option then my factory d30.
https://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Drivetrain...spx?t_c=12&t_s=475&t_pt=7572&t_pn=D/S10010520
https://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Drivetrain...spx?t_c=12&t_s=475&t_pt=7572&t_pn=D/S10010520
It's a shame that it still just has 2.5" diameter axle tubes like a Dana 30 and factory end forgings just like a Dana 30.
JKsurfer
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NecessaryEvil
Caught the Bug
Even if you don't have a rear locker, you should still hook up the locker on the new front axle. As Eddie as mentioned, it is a two wire design and you can make your own switch.
JKsurfer
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tgoss
New member
That's full on retarded. Why buy an axle with a locker if you are being told by the manufacturer not to use it.
Just buy this harness and wire it up with a relay and a switch. You don't need anything else:
Mopar P5155359
I would seriously consider doing the rear too while you're at it. If you're opening the pumpkin to do gears what's another $800-1k for a proper set up back there/
That should be a no brainer
justin mazzon
Member
Where did you buy your axle, you got a steal. I thought the Dana 44 ultimate's go for around $3,800.00?
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Meme King
I just can't see spending that much money on the UD, when you can get a ProRock axle for a little more. It the UD was a more comparable axle, that's a different story, but if you're already spending 2500-3000 for an upgrade, why not save a little more. I really did look into these, and just didn't see the UD44 being that much stronger than the 30 for what you pay for.
Keithyellowjk
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I just put on the Ultimate Dana 44 and bought the harness. The darn harness didn't come with any instructions but it was a pretty easy set up once I figured out that they sent an extra wire that was throwing me off.[emoji12]. The harness comes with a switch.
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