Currie 44 - Jeep Wrangler JK Front Axle Assembly

The Currie 44 front axle assembly is a direct bolt-in assembly for 2007 thru 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU Vehicles. Featuring significantly stronger center casting, axle tubes, forged knuckles, and chromoly axles, the Currie 44 is designed for heavy off-road with up to 37-inch tall tires.

Currie 44 Features:

• Direct Bolt-in Fit for Wrangler JK
• Stock 65.375 in. JK Width
• Currie High-Pinion Reinforced Center Section
• 3 in. Diameter, .5 in. Wall DOM Axle Tubes
• Currie Forged JK Inner Knuckles
• 4340 Chromoly Axles with 1350 U-Joints
• Accepts Stock JK Outer Knuckle Assemblies
• Steering Geometry and Brackets Setup for stock height or Lifted Vehicles
• Satin Black Powder Coat Finish for Long Lasting Protection
• Retains the Vehicle's Stock Tie Rod, Steering Knuckle Assemblies, Brakes, and Wheels
• See Notes Below for Installation Requirements

The Currie 44 axle assembly is a direct bolt-in solution that reduces the overall cost by enabling you to retain the complete stock JK outer knuckle assemblies (brakes, hubs, etc.) and stock wheel bolt pattern.

Product Features:

Heavy-duty nodular iron center section features 14 lbs of reinforcement over a stock 44 with thicker walls and webbing to deliver superior strength and rigidity

Large 3 in. diameter x .5 in. wall axle tubes (left) are more than 2.5 times stronger than the stock tubes (right)

Currie heavy-duty forged inner knuckles (right) are massively more robust than the stock knuckles (left) and are designed for severe off-road use with tall tires

Front axle steering geometry is optimized for lifted vehicles and large tires, featuring 5° of caster and 5° of pinion angle

Currie Performance 4340 chromoly axles provide superior end-to-end strength over OEM carbon steel axles. Black oxide coating helps protect from surface corrosion for improved durability

Lower control arm mounts are one-piece construction with integrated skid plates to help fend off bracket-seeking rocks

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

Differential Cover

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

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

Notes

Outer Knuckle Assemblies: The Currie 44 is designed to reuse the complete stock Wrangler outer knuckle assemblies from the ball joints out (knuckles, hubs, disk brake calipers, and rotors)

Overall Width: Axle width is 65.375 inches (stock JK width) between wheel mounting surfaces

Vehicle Lift: If using the factory height suspension or a leveling kit without bump stop spacers, an aftermarket track bar is required to clear the differential cover. The RockJock 4x4 track bar RJ-9120FJKF provides ample clearance.

Tire Size: Recommended maximum 37-inch tire size due to the inherent limitations of the stock brakes, wheel bearings, and axle u-joints

Specifications

• Vehicle Fitment: 2007 thru 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU
• Center Section: Currie 44 high-pinion nodular-iron center section with thicker walls and webbing
• Gear Set: Late model Dana 44 8.8”JK ring and pinion set
• Pinion Yoke: 1310 (stock size) pinion companion flange
• Differential Cover: Currie nodular-iron cover with gasketed fill plug with dipstick, Red
• End Forgings: Currie heavy-duty forged steel inner C’s
• Axle Tubes: 3 inch diameter, .5 wall DOM tube
• Axles: Currie Performance 4340 chromoly 30/32-spline inner/outer axles with 1350 u-joints
• Suspension Brackets: Heavy gauge 3/16” laser cut steel brackets
• Control Arm Mounts: Upper control and lower control arm mounts are 3/16 thick, one-piece construction; lower mounts feature an integrated skid plate
• Geometry: Optimized for stock height or lifted vehicles with 5 degrees of pinion angle to reduce driveshaft angle and 5 degrees of caster for improved steering
• Width: 65.375 inches between wheel mounting surfaces (stock JK width)
• Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5 on 5 inch with 1/2 inch studs (standard JK pattern)
• Oil Capacity: 1.5 quarts of 75W-140 synthetic gear oil (API GL-5 Rated)
• Finish: Black satin powder coat

Product information

• Part numbers vary by option
• Brand: Currie Enterprises