Crane Axle Dana 44 Chromoly Diff Cover
SKU: CAD44C
Crane Axle’s Dana 44 Chromoly Diff Cover is engineered for ultimate protection, unbeatable strength, and a low-profile design that won’t hang up on obstacles. Cast in the USA from high-strength 8620 chromoly steel and fully machined for precision, this diff cover is built to take the abuse of hard trail riding, rock crawling, and full-throttle off-road use.
Key Features:
- Unfinished Steel (ready for paint or powder coat)
- Lipless, Low-Profile Design to prevent snagging on rocks and obstacles
- Recessed Bolt Land protects bolt heads from impact
- Fully Machined for perfect fitment and sealing
- Cast from USA-Sourced 8620 Chromoly Steel
- Grade 8, 12-Point Hardware Included
Includes:
- (1) Crane Axle Dana 44 Chromoly Diff Cover
- (1) Grade 8 12-Point Hardware Kit
Specifications
- Material: 8620 Chromoly Steel (USA cast & machined)
- Finish: Unfinished Steel
- Axle Type: Dana 44
- Hardware: Grade 8, 12-point included
- Strength: ~97,000 psi tensile / 57,000 psi yield (typical 8620 properties)
- Design: Lipless, low-profile, bolt-protected flange
Fitment
Fits Dana 44 front or rear axles on the following OEM applications.
Front Axle Fitment – Dana 44
GM
- 1972–1976 K5 Blazer/Jimmy
- 1972–1976 K10
- 1972–1976 K20
- 1972–1976 K30
- Some 1977 K5 (varied 10-bolt / D44)
Dodge
- 1974–1993 Ramcharger
- 1980–2001 150/1500
- 1988–1995 2500 Light Duty
- 1972–1980 W200
Ford
- 1959–1979 F-100 / F-150 / F-250
- 1980–1996 F-150
- 1959–1987 F-250 Light Duty
- 1974–1979 Bronco
International Harvester
- 1975–1980 Scout II
- 1974 Travelall 100 4×4
- 1969–1973 1200/1210 4×4
- 1974–1975 200 4×4
Jeep
- 1967–1973 Jeepster Commando
- 1974–1991 Wagoneer
- 1974–1983 SJ
- 2003–2006 TJ Wrangler Rubicon (front & rear)
- 2007–2015 JK Wrangler Rubicon (front & rear)
- 1987–2001 Venezuelan XJ
- 1996–1998 Venezuelan Grand Cherokee
Rear Axle Fitment – Dana 44
Jeep
- 1948–1975 CJ
- 2003–2014 Wrangler Rubicon
- 2004–2006 LJ Wrangler Unlimited
- 1997–2006 Wrangler (optional D44)
- 2007–2015 Wrangler (optional 2007, standard 2008+)
- 1987–1990 XJ (tow package)
- 1987–1992 Comanche MJ Big-Ton
- 1986 CJ-7
- 1996–1998 Venezuelan Grand Cherokee
- 2006–2010 Grand Cherokee SRT8
International Harvester
- 1971–1980 Scout II
- 1974 Travelall 100 4×4
Isuzu / Honda
- 1993–2004 Isuzu Rodeo / Honda Passport
- 1994–1997 Isuzu Rodeo / Honda Passport
Mitsubishi
- 2000–2010 Montero/Pajero (Venezuelan Dakar Models)
Tech Insight
Crane Axle diff covers are engineered around real-world abuse, not theoretical strength charts. The lipless design eliminates the snag point found on many OEM covers, allowing the housing to slide smoothly over rocks. The 8620 chromoly casting combines a hardened outer shell (impact resistance) with a ductile core (prevents cracking), making it one of the strongest diff cover materials you can put on a Dana 44. Every cover is machined in-house on precision CNC equipment to guarantee proper sealing and consistent fitment.