Spicer ultimate dana 44 front axle
12-09-2016 | 06:05 PM
#23
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,267
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From: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Me and a buddy both built the Mopar version D44HD/J8 P# P5160036 Mine has over 40,000klm on it. I have the OX locker and He has the Rubi locker. We both have RCVs and 5.38s.
Last edited by jtphoto JK; 12-10-2016 at 06:47 AM.
12-31-2016 | 10:51 AM
#26
JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 19
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From: Denver, CO
I'm obviously still researching and not ready to buy, BUT.....
Right now at: Dana Spicer - Jeep JK Ultimate Dana 44 Front Axle Assembly 5.38 Ratio - Fits 2007 to 2017 JK Wrangler, Rubicon and Unlimited - 4WheelParts.com
You can get the UD44 in any ratio 3.73 to 5.38 using BUYNOW coupon for $3163 total with CO Tax and Delivery to my driveway.
It’s hard to not find validity in this upgrade. I’ll continue my research.
*= unconfirmed or professional opinion.
Thicker tubes -5/16" thick.
Redesigned and thicker brackets -1/4" steel
Spicer® chromoly axle shafts
Spicer Life Series® (SPL®) 1350 u-joints with triple lip seals and full-circle clips.
Performance differential cover and Spicer performance gasket.
Selectable electronic locking differential *(AKA: 4-pinion GKN EDL that locks in under 0.5 seconds)*
Genuine Spicer gearing -Expanded aftermarket gear ratios: 3.73, 4.10, 4.56, 4.88, 5.13, and 5.38
Pinion angle optimized for lifted Jeeps
Increased gross axle weight rating (GAWR) allows for larger tires (up through 37" tires)
Improved caster angle for lifted Jeeps
*And stronger C Forgings (according to the Dana Spicer Engineer I talked to)*
Ultimate Dana 44? Front Axles for the Jeep® Wrangler® JK - Axle | Spicer Parts
Right now at: Dana Spicer - Jeep JK Ultimate Dana 44 Front Axle Assembly 5.38 Ratio - Fits 2007 to 2017 JK Wrangler, Rubicon and Unlimited - 4WheelParts.com
You can get the UD44 in any ratio 3.73 to 5.38 using BUYNOW coupon for $3163 total with CO Tax and Delivery to my driveway.
It’s hard to not find validity in this upgrade. I’ll continue my research.
*= unconfirmed or professional opinion.
Thicker tubes -5/16" thick.
Redesigned and thicker brackets -1/4" steel
Spicer® chromoly axle shafts
Spicer Life Series® (SPL®) 1350 u-joints with triple lip seals and full-circle clips.
Performance differential cover and Spicer performance gasket.
Selectable electronic locking differential *(AKA: 4-pinion GKN EDL that locks in under 0.5 seconds)*
Genuine Spicer gearing -Expanded aftermarket gear ratios: 3.73, 4.10, 4.56, 4.88, 5.13, and 5.38
Pinion angle optimized for lifted Jeeps
Increased gross axle weight rating (GAWR) allows for larger tires (up through 37" tires)
Improved caster angle for lifted Jeeps
*And stronger C Forgings (according to the Dana Spicer Engineer I talked to)*
Ultimate Dana 44? Front Axles for the Jeep® Wrangler® JK - Axle | Spicer Parts
12-31-2016 | 11:16 AM
#27
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,267
Likes: 2
From: Thunder Bay, Ontario
That is a really good price for sure. Can't go wrong there. All the labour is done on the build for you so you just have to swap it in. Only a Couple hours work if you are good with a wrench. Add in a few hundred for the matching rear gear set and you are all done for under 4K.
03-11-2017 | 06:40 PM
#28
JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
From: Denver, CO
I put an Artec truss on my Ultimate 44. It was a Rubicon D44 truss. Before you do truss it I would strongly recommend replacing your upper control arm bushings with Currie's aftermarket ones. I did not and will have to have some work done to replace them when the time comes.
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Do you remember which Artec truss you got?
I have the UD44 in my garage.
I returned the G2 truss I bought that was designed for the JK Rubi44. It was so far off and was not worth modifying, the UD44's 1/4" thick bracketry is MUCH different than the stock brackets!
What did you need to do to the truss you installed? And what control arm bushings(axle side) did you install? I asked Synergy if they had replacements for them and - NO ANSWER..... so?