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Currie 44 - Low-pinion Jeep TJ/LJ Rear Axle Assembly

Name: Currie 44 - Low-pinion Jeep TJ/LJ Rear Axle Assembly
Brand: Currie
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

The Currie 44 for 1997 thru 2006 Wrangler TJ and LJ provide a significant strength and performance upgrade over the factory Dana 35/44 series axles at a price point that won't break the bank. With its substantially reinforced nodular iron center section, heavy-duty 3-inch x .375 axle tubes, and chromoly axles, the Currie 44 is ready for off-road adventure.

Details:

Direct Bolt-in Fit for Wrangler TJ and LJ
Factory 60.50 in. Width and 5 x 4.5 In. Wheel Bolt Pattern
Low-Pinion Massively Reinforced Center Section
3-inch Diameter x .375 Wall DOM Axle Tubes
Larger, Stronger JK 44 Ring and Pinion Gears
Currie Performance 30 or 35-Spline Chromoly Axles (Dependent on Locker)
Choice of Gear Ratio and Selectable Locker
Retains the Factory Brakes, Wheel Bolt Pattern, and Driveshaft
Satin Black Powder Coat Finish For Long Lasting Protection

*** CONFIGURE OPTIONS TO BUILD AND PRICE ***

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4.56 Gears

4.88 Gears

5.13 Gears

5.38 Gears
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30- Spline Axles & Detroit Truetrac

30-Spline Axles & Eaton ELocker [+$500.00]

35-Spline Axles & ARB Air Locker [+$600.00]
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The Currie 44 low-pinion rear axle for 1997 thru 2006 Wrangler TJ/LJ is a direct bolt-in axle assembly with all required brackets and mounts in place. The vehicle's factory driveshaft and brakes will be retained and installed on the new axle.

Product Features:

Currie 44 Low-Pinion

Currie 44 low-pinion nodular iron center section features 14 lbs of additional reinforcement, with thicker walls and webbing to deliver superior strength and rigidity

Axle Tubes

3-inch diameter x .375 wall tubes are greater than 2x the strength of the factory 35/44 2.5 diameter x .250 axle tubes

Performance Axles

Currie Performance 30-spline heat-treated chromoly axles provide increased strength and durability over the stock axles

TJ Brackets

Currie TJ brackets provide increased strength and maintain compatibility with stock and aftermarket suspension components

Pinion Yoke

The included 1310 pinion yoke allows the factory driveshaft to be used without modification

TJ Bolt Pattern

Axles feature the factory 5x4.5 wheel bolt pattern so that you can keep those nice wheels

Iron Cover

Rock-proof Currie nodular iron front cover protects expensive internals and adds structural support to the housing's face flange

Powder Coat Finish

UV Stable Satin black powder coat finish adds long-lasting protection against rust and corrosion to keep your Currie 44 looking its best

Notes

Wheel Bolt Pattern - Stock 5 x 4.5 pattern and 1/2 inch wheel studs

Brake Components - Retains the stock rear brake components from the vehicle

Overall Width - Axle width is stock TJ/LJ 60.250 inches between wheel mounting surfaces

Product Features:

Currie 44 Low-Pinion

Currie 44 low-pinion nodular iron center section features 14 lbs of additional reinforcement, with thicker walls and webbing to deliver superior strength and rigidity

Axle Tubes

3-inch diameter x .375 wall tubes are greater than 2x the strength of the factory 35/44 2.5 diameter x .250 axle tubes

Performance Axles

Currie Performance 30-spline heat-treated chromoly axles provide increased strength and durability over the stock axles

TJ Brackets

Currie TJ brackets provide increased strength and maintain compatibility with stock and aftermarket suspension components

Pinion Yoke

The included 1310 pinion yoke allows the factory driveshaft to be used without modification

TJ Bolt Pattern

Axles feature the factory 5x4.5 wheel bolt pattern so that you can keep those nice wheels

Iron Cover

Rock-proof Currie nodular iron front cover protects expensive internals and adds structural support to the housing's face flange

Powder Coat Finish

UV Stable Satin black powder coat finish adds long-lasting protection against rust and corrosion to keep your Currie 44 looking its best

Notes

Wheel Bolt Pattern - Stock 5 x 4.5 pattern and 1/2 inch wheel studs

Brake Components - Retains the stock rear brake components from the vehicle

Overall Width - Axle width is stock TJ/LJ 60.250 inches between wheel mounting surfaces

Products specifications

Vehicle Fitment	1997 thru 2006 Wrangler TJ/LJ
Center Section	Currie 44 low-pinion nodular-iron center section with thicker walls and webbing
Gear Set	Larger/stronger JK 44 8.8” late model ring and pinion set
Pinion Yoke	Stock 1310 u-joint
Differential Cover	Currie nodular-iron cover with gasketed fill plug with dipstick, Red
Axle Tubes	3 inch diameter, .375 wall DOM tube
Axle Bearings	Set 10 tapered roller bearing
Axles	Currie Performance semi-floating 30 or 35-spline 4340 chromoly axles
Brakes	Not included, reuses the stock TJ rear brakes
Suspension Brackets	Heavy gauge 3/16” laser cut steel brackets, compatibility with lifted vehicles
Width	60.50 inches between wheel mounting surfaces (stock TJ/LJ)
Wheel Bolt Pattern	5 on 4.5” with ½” studs installed

Product tags

TJ Rear axle (23)
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jeep tj axle (23)
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jeep axle (45)
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jeep wrangler axle (44)
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dana 44 rear axle (14)
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jeep axle swap (45)
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tj 44 rear end (14)
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tj 44 rearend (14)
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tj wrangler (14)

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Recommended Gearing By Tire Size
33" Tire	35" Tire	37" Tire
4.56 Gears	4.88 or 5.13 Gears	5.13 or 5.38 Gears
Gear ratio suggestions are based on mixed highway and off-road usage. Please contact a Currie representative at (714) 528-6957 if you have any questions. *Currie does not recommend using 38" and larger tires with the factory front unit bearings or with rear semi-float axles.