{"product_id":"currie-44-jeep-gladiator-front-axle-assembly","title":"Currie 44 - Jeep Gladiator Front Axle Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Currie 44 high-pinion front performance axle is a direct bolt-in assembly for 2020 and newer Jeep Gladiator Vehicles. Featuring a significantly stronger center casting, axle tubes, forged knuckles, and chromoly axles, the Currie 44 is designed for heavy off-road with 37-inch tall tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCurrie 44 Features: \u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Bolt-in Fit for Gladiator JT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e68 in. Factory Gladiator Rubicon Width \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrie High-Pinion Reinforced Center Section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 in. Diameter, .5 in. 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Black oxide coating helps protect from surface corrosion for improved durability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Arm Mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eLower control arm mounts are one-piece construction with integrated skid plates to help fend off bracket-seeking rocks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinion Flange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included 1310 pinion flange allows the factory driveshaft to be used without modification\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferential Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRock-proof Currie nodular iron front cover protects expensive internals and adds structural support to the housing's face flange\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder Coat Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully-Bracketed axles receive a UV-stable satin black powder coat finish that provides long-lasting protection against rust and corrosion, keeping your Currie 44 looking its best. Builder Series axles are shipped as bare steel and ready to weld on\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Axle Disconnect (FAD):\u003c\/strong\u003e This axle assembly eliminates the factory FAD and requires a computer programmer, such as the Tazer Mini or Tazer Lite, to disable the factory sensor and turn off the FAD warning message. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Knuckle Assemblies:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Currie 44 is designed to reuse the complete stock Gladiator outer knuckle assemblies from the ball joints out (knuckles, hubs, disk brake calipers, and rotors)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axle width is 68.0 inches (stock Gladiator Rubicon) between wheel mounting surfaces\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Lift:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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-9120FJLF provides ample clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie Rod:\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Currie 44 housing requires a high-clearance aftermarket tie rod to prevent tie rod\/housing interference at full turn. 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