{"product_id":"yukon-dana-44-master-overhaul-kit-jk-rubicon-front-diff","title":"Yukon Dana 44 Master Overhaul Kit for Jeep JK Rubicon - Rev. Rotation, '07-'17","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Dana 44 Reverse Rotation Master Overhaul Kit from Yukon is designed 2007–2017 Jeep JK Rubicon models equipped with the factory Dana 44 reverse rotation front axle. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe kit includes Timken bearings and races along with seals, shims, hardware, and setup materials required for accurate differential assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReverse rotation Dana 44 front axles found in JK Rubicon applications are commonly subjected to increased load from larger tires, locking differentials, and low-range off-road use, making proper bearing preload and gear setup essential for long-term reliability and quiet operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCarrier Bearings and Races\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePinion Bearings and Races\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePinion Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAxle Seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eComplete Shim Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eRing Gear Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePinion Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCrush Sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eOil Baffles and Slingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eThread Locker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eGear Marking Compound with Brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDifferential Gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFits reverse rotation Dana 44 front differentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDesigned for Jeep JK Rubicon front axles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIncludes Timken bearings and races\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIncludes axle seals and setup hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eComplete shim kit included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSupports differential rebuild and gear installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDesigned for Dana Spicer 44 axle assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"t1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJeep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWrangler Rubicon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e2007–2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJeep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWrangler Unlimited Rubicon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e2007–2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitment Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFits Dana 44 reverse rotation JK Rubicon front axles only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDesigned for 4WD Jeep JK Rubicon applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDoes not fit standard Dana 30 front axle models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIntended for front differential rebuild and gear setup service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-785e0e5c-7fff-2ba3-1543-a8eda468b24e\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reverse rotation Dana 44 front axle used in JK Rubicon models is designed to handle increased torque load and improved ground clearance compared to standard front axle configurations. However, larger tires, lower gear ratios, locking differentials, and off-road use place substantial stress on carrier bearings, pinion bearings, and preload components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring differential service or gear replacement, replacing all wear components is critical to maintaining proper backlash, pinion preload, and gear tooth contact patterns. Reusing worn bearings or setup hardware can lead to gear noise, premature wear, and sealing issues, especially in lifted and heavily modified JK applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Yukon Gear \u0026 Axle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53353932652909,"sku":"YUKYK D44-JK-REV-RUB","price":523.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/1145\/3037\/files\/Dana-44-JK-Rubicon-rebuild-kit-1.jpg?v=1779218920","url":"https:\/\/craneaxle.com\/products\/yukon-dana-44-master-overhaul-kit-jk-rubicon-front-diff","provider":"Crane Axle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}