{"product_id":"yukon-dana-44-master-overhaul-kit-jk-rubicon-rear-diff","title":"Yukon Dana 44 Rear Master Overhaul Kit for Jeep JK Rubicon '07-'17","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Dana 44 Rear Master Overhaul Kit is designed for rebuilding the rear differential found in 2007–2017 Jeep JK Rubicon models equipped with the factory Dana 44 rear axle. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe kit includes Timken bearings and races along with seals, shims, hardware, and setup materials commonly replaced during differential service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJK Rubicon Dana 44 rear axles are frequently subjected to larger tires, locking differentials, towing loads, and aggressive off-road use, making proper differential setup and bearing condition critical for axle longevity 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\"\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 xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" height=\"14\" 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JLM704649 carrier bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDesigned for Dana Spicer 44 rear 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 xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" class=\"vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" class=\"horizontal\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"t1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\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 valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\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 valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\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 valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJeep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWrangler Rubicon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e2007–2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJeep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWrangler Unlimited Rubicon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"td1\"\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 JK Rubicon rear axles only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDesigned for rear differential rebuild service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCompatible with 4WD Jeep JK Rubicon models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit front reverse rotation Dana 44 applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" class=\"vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n          \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" class=\"horizontal\"\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 JK Rubicon Dana 44 rear axle is commonly upgraded with larger tires, deeper gear ratios, and locking differentials, all of which increase load on the carrier bearings, pinion bearings, and gear setup components. During gear installation or differential service, replacing worn setup components is critical to maintaining proper backlash and preload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReusing old bearings or crush sleeves during a rebuild can introduce gear noise, inconsistent preload, and premature bearing wear. A complete overhaul kit allows the differential to be reset using fresh bearings, races, seals, and shims to help ensure long-term durability in both street-driven and off-road 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":53354146398573,"sku":"YUKYK D44-JK-RUB","price":461.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/1145\/3037\/files\/Dana-44-rear-overhaul-kit-JK-Rubicon-1.jpg?v=1779219823","url":"https:\/\/craneaxle.com\/products\/yukon-dana-44-master-overhaul-kit-jk-rubicon-rear-diff","provider":"Crane Axle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}