aaronstephen
New member
But the JK axles are different. All over the web it's saying there's no need to replace the rear D44 carrier on a JK.
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But the JK axles are different. All over the web it's saying there's no need to replace the rear D44 carrier on a JK.
jorgelrod
Hooked
There's no need if your gears are 3.73, if they're 3.21 you have to change carriers
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Must be true, it's on the Internet.
WJCO
Meme King
aaronstephen
New member
I'll call some shops today and hopefully get some clarification.
aaronstephen
New member
I guess the Internet and local shops are right in this case.
Rear Dana 44 on a JK use the same carrier regardless of gear ratio.
Late chime in, but yeah, I had a shop swap my gears from 3.21 to 4.56 in a 2014 JKU auto and I only had to buy the front carrier for the D30. If you tow a lot, 4.88's are probably right for you. I love my 4.56's but I never use it to tow anything.
RoughRider
New member
How much does it cost to change the carriers
jorgelrod
Hooked
As stated above, an open carrier should be about $75, there should be no extra labor cost involved and if they try to charge you for that don't accept it...
NecessaryEvil
Caught the Bug
Revived this older thread. Who here has had their JK re-geared that only replaced the D30 carrier? I'm speaking to the members with stock 3:21 gears. I have read threads advising of the rear D44 carrier being replaced and the opposite of that. I have been told and read the rear Dana 44 carrier break is 3:73/3:92. I have also have been told and read there is no carrier break for the rear jk Dana 44. Many ring and pinion suppliers only advise on the front Dana 30 carrier needing to be replaced.
As you can see her Yukon has a carrier break for the Dana 30.
And here Yukon advises there is no carrier break for the rear Dana 44 (non rubicon).
Just wondering others experience and opinions on the matter. I am very curious what you all have done and the longevity of the route have taken.
As you can see her Yukon has a carrier break for the Dana 30.
And here Yukon advises there is no carrier break for the rear Dana 44 (non rubicon).
Just wondering others experience and opinions on the matter. I am very curious what you all have done and the longevity of the route have taken.
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NecessaryEvil
Caught the Bug
Oops. Edited, one sentence was all jacked up.
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aaronstephen
New member
I just regeared my JK that had 3.21 gears and obviously a d30 up front. Only needed to replace the carrier in the d30.
Tylersilverjku
Member
My sound dumb but did you also need to get new axles shafts?
aaronstephen
New member
Nope. But a great time to upgrade if you're ready. They need to be pulled when regearing.
Tylersilverjku
Member
So not necessary but I mean they'll be out anyway might as well? I'm trying to regear my Dana 30 with 3:21 to so I'm trying to get an idea of everything I'll need or if I should just let a shop figure it out! Been thinking about taking my jeep to ORE so they can do all that stuff hahaha!
Thanks!
TennJK
New member
Recommendations all go to ORE. Plus they do a great deal on a full regear. Definitely check them out!
swampdog
New member
Have you had yours done yet by Jody? If so, what did you think?
JK_BUB
New member
Agreed! ORE just did 5.13s in mine and I couldn't be happier. It's hard to believe that one of lowest prices around is this quality of work.