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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Build options

• Select Diff Cover Color: Red Powder Coat, Black Powder Coat
• Select Gear Ratio: 4.56 Gears, 4.88 Gears, 5.13 Gears, 5.38 Gears
• Select Axles & Locker: 30- Spline Axles & Detroit Truetrac, 30-Spline Axles & Eaton ELocker, 35-Spline Axles & ARB Air Locker

Product information

• Part numbers vary by build options
• Brand: Currie Enterprises