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[ADMIN EDIT - PHOTOS ADDED BELOW] - Production of the new Ultimate Dana 44 Axles will begin in December and availability is expected 2-3 weeks after production start.
Just saw this on the web. Interesting new product for the Wrangler but wonder if these will compete vs the Ultimate Dana 60 setup. I don't know pricing and that could be the deciding factor between the two.
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Just saw this on the web. Interesting new product for the Wrangler but wonder if these will compete vs the Ultimate Dana 60 setup. I don't know pricing and that could be the deciding factor between the two.
Mopar teamed with longtime partner and auto supplier Dana to develop the axles, which are co-branded under the name JPP Ultimate Dana 44 AdvanTEK. They're installed on a Nacho Wrangler concept at Mopar's 15,345-square-foot display.
The high-strength axles are built in the U.S. and feature gear technology that reduces gear set packaging, with added strength and overall rigidity for the trail. The high-clearance carrier design adds an extra half-inch of ground clearance, with an expanded range of gear ratios (4.56, 4.88, 5.13 and 5.38) to accommodate for more tire sizes. Chromoly axle shafts, thicker quarter-inch steel bracket mounts, 9.5-millimeter tubes and upgraded U-joints also add durability, while a nodular iron differential cover adds rugged looks, and its ribbing adds strength and rigidity.
The direct bolt-in assembly allows for use of OEM components and includes electronic differential lockers already installed.
The axles will be available for purchase starting next month.
https://www.autoblog.com/2018/10/30/jeep-wrangler-mopar-performance-axles-sema/
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