Ultimate Jeep® Performance Brought to You By Ultimate Dana 44™ AdvanTEK® Axles
Strength. Versatility. Bolt-in convenience. A rock-solid history. It all comes together in the Ultimate Dana 44™ AdvanTEK® front axle for the Jeep® Wrangler® JL. Dana takes their exclusive AdvanTEK® gear technology to the next level, with features like custom high-clearance housing that are designed to optimize extreme off-road performance. These axles offer increased strength and durability in every facet – from thicker bracket mounts to upgraded materials to beefier housing tubes.
Only genuine Spicer® AdvanTEK® ring and pinion gears for Ultimate Dana 44™ AdvanTEK® axles give Jeep JL enthusiasts the ability to handle the most punishing off-road conditions.
- Aggressive nodular iron diff cover
- Heat-treated high-grade SAE-4340 nickel chromoly steel axle shaft offers superior abrasion resistance and strength, and uniform surface hardness
- Thicker, 1/4″ steel bracket mounts
- Upgraded u-joints outperform the competition, with Nm load ratings of 3000 (1350 series) and 3600 (1410 series)
- Thicker 9.5mm tubes for added strength
- Clearance increased by 1/2″ for brutal terrain
- Expanded gear ratio options to accommodate different tire sizes
- Bolt-in design
- Smaller, 210mm ring gear than the gearing in Dana 44™ axles for greater strength
- Track width is identical to OE track width
- No FAD (front axle disconnect) means increased strength
- Selectable eLocker
The Ultimate Dana 44™ AdvanTEK® Front Crate Axles (Bolt In Axle Assy. for JL)
| Application | Front Axle Part # |
|---|---|
| 2018 and Newer Jeep Wrangler JL - 5.38 Ratio with Electric Locker | 10047719 |
| 2018 and Newer Jeep Wrangler JL - 5.13 Ratio with Electric Locker | 10047718 |
| 2018 and Newer Jeep Wrangler JL - 4.88 Ratio with Electric Locker | 10047717 |
| 2018 and Newer Jeep Wrangler JL – 4.56 Ratio with Electric Locker | 10047716 |
| 2018 and Newer Jeep Wrangler JL - 4.10 Ratio with Electric Locker | 10047715 |
Related Parts
| Application | Front Axle Part # |
|---|---|
| HD 1350 Series Front Driveshaft | 10097840 |
| HD 1350 Series Rear Driveshaft - Dana 35™ AdvanTEK® | 10097843 |
| HD 1350 Series Rear Driveshaft - Dana 44™ AdvanTEK® | 10097844 |
| Spicer Performance Ball Joint Kit (one side) | 10048946 |
| Premium Spicer Life Series® Universal Joint (1410 Non-Greasable) | 5-1410-3X |
Ultimate Dana 44 Front Axle Rebuild Specs for Jeep® JL
| Differential Specifications | USA | Metric | Dana Part# |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring Gear Bolt (DRY / NO OIL) | 135 - 155 ft-lbs | 180 - 210 Nm | 10008806 * |
| Bearing Cap Bolt | 66.5 - 73.5 ft-lbs | 90 - 100 Nm | 48544-2 |
| Pinion Nut | 160 ft-lbs | 217 Nm MIN | 2009625 |
| Ring Gear Backlash | 0.003” - 0.006” | .076 - .152 mm | |
| Diff Cover Bolt | 28 - 33 ft-lbs | 38 - 45 Nm | 10050881 ** |
| Diff Cover Plug | 15 - 25 ft-lbs | 20 - 34 Nm | 2019553-1 |
| EDL Connection Screw | 7 - 8.5 ft-lbs | 9-12 Nm | 10039789 |
| Lubricant Type | SAE 75W-140 Gear Lubricant | ||
| Lubricant Capacity | ***Initial Fill: Fill to bottom of upper fill hole | ||
| ***Service Fill: Fill to bottom of lower fill hole | |||
| Axle Nut | 90-110 ft-lbs | 122 - 149 Nm | 2008564 |
| Hub Assembly Bolts | 67 - 74 ft-lbs | 90 - 100 Nm | |
* Ring Gear Bolts - 10 pk., 10040474
** Carrier Cover Bolts - 12 pk., 10062575
| Drive Pinion and Total Torque to Rotate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinion Torque to Rotate (PTR) | 13.4 - 29.4 in-Ibs | 1.51 - 3.32 Nm | |
| Total Torque to Rotate (PTTR) | |||
| Gear Ratio | USA | Metric | Dana Part# |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | PTR + 3.9 / 8.4 | PTR + 0.45 / 0.95 | 10046055 |
| 4.10 | PTR + 3.6 / 8.1 | PTR + 0.41 / 0.91 | 10048087 |
| 4.56 | PTR + 2.8 / 7.3 | PTR + 0.32 / 0.82 | 10050939 |
| 4.88 | PTR + 2.3 / 6.7 | PTR + 0.26 / 0.76 | 10051746 |
| 5.13 | PTR + 1.9 / 6.4 | PTR + 0.22 / 0.72 | 10051004 |
| 5.38 | PTR + 1.7 / 6.1 | PTR + 0.19 / 0.69 | 10050979 |
OEM, Since the Beginning
The Ultimate Dana 44™ AdvanTEK® axle for the Jeep JL is the result of a 80-year partnership between Dana and FCA. Trust the aftermarket axle that’s manufactured to original equipment (OE) specs, from the OE axle provider for Jeep since the very beginning: Dana.
Check out the Dana and Spicer products brochure to learn about all the genuine Spicer®, OE-quality parts from Dana for Jeep JL. Then, get in touch with a Spicer parts representative today to discover all benefits of the Ultimate Dana 44™ AdvanTEK® axle.
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