In need of d44
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swampdog
New member
The Rubi front is 30 splines I believe. Rubi rear is 32.
kyle521
Member
so I found one here for $2100. I tried another source and they say the axle is back ordered. So Im waiting for a response
http://www.moparamerica.com/oe-mopar/p5153825ag
Also, has anyone noticed the new heavy duty housing?
from the mopar parts catalog:
Heavy-Duty Rubicon Dana 44 Tm
Front Axle Housing
This heavy-duty axle housing is a direct replacement for your Rubicon
front axle. This housing features thicker wall tubes and improved bending
strength over stock. This is a bare housing, ready to accept the gears,
locker and shafts from your housing.
P/N P5160036 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$995.00
http://www.mopar.com/assets/pdf/performance/catalog/JeepPerformancePartsCatalog.pdf
http://www.moparamerica.com/oe-mopar/p5153825ag
Also, has anyone noticed the new heavy duty housing?
from the mopar parts catalog:
Heavy-Duty Rubicon Dana 44 Tm
Front Axle Housing
This heavy-duty axle housing is a direct replacement for your Rubicon
front axle. This housing features thicker wall tubes and improved bending
strength over stock. This is a bare housing, ready to accept the gears,
locker and shafts from your housing.
P/N P5160036 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$995.00
http://www.mopar.com/assets/pdf/performance/catalog/JeepPerformancePartsCatalog.pdf
WJCO
Meme King
If that's the same housing they've always had for sale, I remember it being not much more special than an OEM rubicon axle. Plus, I couldn't even found it mentioned if it were built in the USA with quality steel.
I think your 2000 dollar budget is going to be a short fall. If you're 'upgrading' the axle, why settle for less just to match that price point. It's not like LED lights or trim pieces where money can be lost and not regretted...an axle is a big deal of a mod. I would recommend fix the D30 or buy a really nice 44 so you don't just keep throwing money at the cheaper one down the road. I think it's going to be hard to piece one together for 2k unless you find a used rubicon complete with the proper gears.
kyle521
Member
I was just curious as a month ago it was not on the mopar performance catalog, or at least I did not see it.
As far a the 2000 price point, 2k is more of a goal, realistically if I want it fixed with a 44 front it will be close to $2400-$2600 low end vs fixing my 30 front which close to $800.
kyle521
Member
So the factory dana 44 fronts are off of national back order. Still trying to decide on a final decision here. Im assuming I dont need a master overhaul kit as everything is brand new inside, I can just simply purchase some 5.13 gears for it and a basic $80 install kit that comes with
• Pinion Seal
• Shims
• Crush Sleeve
• Pinion Nut
• Ring Gear Bolts
• Marking Compound
So when all said and done. Im looking at $2500 plus tax, plus another $350 for ring and pinion with install kit. So 2,850 before installation price, which I can probably get it done for under $300 if I do some work myself.
Then for the future, factoring in the price of an axle truss which is another $140- I can get welding done for free.
So it looks like I am looking at around $3,300 before any discounts I can get plus tax
Does anyone know of ways to possibly get a cheaper price than the $2500 for the axle from the dealer?
Also, I have an 07, when I snapped one of my axle shafts, I tried to replace it with one from a 2012. The ends of the shaft (where the ujoint attaches to) were thicker than my stock ones (2007), and were rubbing on my steering knuckles. I am thinking I might have this same issue when I swap over my knuckles to the dana 44.
Pricing out a prorock Im at $4,780 and might still have the same issue with my steering knuckles, and thats with the stock yoke.
A currie is right at $4450
Teraflex is in the middle.
So if I go this route, it looks like I will go for a prorock, But its hard to throw 30% of what I paid for the entire jeep itself for a 44 front.
Im planning the install for the month of December
• Pinion Seal
• Shims
• Crush Sleeve
• Pinion Nut
• Ring Gear Bolts
• Marking Compound
So when all said and done. Im looking at $2500 plus tax, plus another $350 for ring and pinion with install kit. So 2,850 before installation price, which I can probably get it done for under $300 if I do some work myself.
Then for the future, factoring in the price of an axle truss which is another $140- I can get welding done for free.
So it looks like I am looking at around $3,300 before any discounts I can get plus tax
Does anyone know of ways to possibly get a cheaper price than the $2500 for the axle from the dealer?
Also, I have an 07, when I snapped one of my axle shafts, I tried to replace it with one from a 2012. The ends of the shaft (where the ujoint attaches to) were thicker than my stock ones (2007), and were rubbing on my steering knuckles. I am thinking I might have this same issue when I swap over my knuckles to the dana 44.
Pricing out a prorock Im at $4,780 and might still have the same issue with my steering knuckles, and thats with the stock yoke.
A currie is right at $4450
Teraflex is in the middle.
So if I go this route, it looks like I will go for a prorock, But its hard to throw 30% of what I paid for the entire jeep itself for a 44 front.
Im planning the install for the month of December
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OhNoTheJiggies
New member
Discount? Yeah, buy a pro rock thats already put together. Boom, saved money because you won't have to replace it in 2 years.
WJCO
Meme King
Not just your opinion. 3 others have already told him that too. Lol.
Edit: Make that 4.
kyle521
Member
If I drop the coin for a 44, the super duty project will be pushed back until something severe breaks
Gravedigger11
New member
JKRicky
Member
jkwebbie
New member
I hear ya, but I would just fix the 30 if you're going to tons later. Doesn't make sense to me to spend $3000-4000 on an axle you won't be using down the road...
Andy5160
Hooked
The Cock Father
New member
I have a complete set of 2016 Rubicon axles that have been regeared to 4.88. Also sleeves and C gussets.
3000 miles total and 2k on new gears.
Great condition and $2000 in upgrades...
Eezybreezy08
New member
This is what I did. I know it's frowned upon but it's all I could afford. Pr 44 just cost to much for me. But they are the best for sure
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