Agreed. For whatever reason it didn’t make it into the TJ, but they absolutely could have done it without really changing anything.
Dana 44 Rear Axle Shaft Bearing Movement
- Thread starter RockyMountain_TJ
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Agreed. For whatever reason it didn’t make it into the TJ, but they absolutely could have done it without really changing anything.
deadbeat son
TJ Addict
I did notice how you politely phrased the question. The poster directly after you not so much....
My direct TJ experience is limited to the 2 I have owned, so 50% of them were equipped with a 44 with ABS. Obviously that ratio would change with a larger sample size like you've seen.
deadbeat son
TJ Addict
I have 10 TJ rear Dana 44's here. None of them have ABS, now what?
Now we're at 8.33%, but our sample doesn't seem to be a random sample so I don't know that we can project that rate to the population with any level of precision.
Seriously though, I didn't realize the 44/ABS combo was as uncommon as it seems to be. I don't usually stumble onto unicorns, so I didn't figure there was anything less than typical about my '05.
Using up drum parts they had on the shelf so they wouldn't have to throw it away when the jk came out?
deadbeat son
TJ Addict
I bought it last June with 37k miles, all stock. It came with the OEM soft top still new in box that had never been opened or installed, the instatrunk, and the window sticker. I was pretty lucky to find it.
Brianj5600
TJ Expert
Pretty sure he’s looking at the bearing on the shaft while it’s not in place. That doesn’t really tell you much because it’s a loose cage.
The only way he will get a definitive answer is to post up a pic showing exactly what he is referencing. Until then, best we can do is guess about his confusion.
OP
The bearing cage is what is moving. The inner race is remaining in place so I think I am good to go.
OP
Yeah that's what I'm going to do. All else fails I'll just drop $120 on a press and then press on some new ones.
I do have a pinon seal leak but that's another project once I get the new Dana 44 up in the Jeep.
Brianj5600
TJ Expert
I'm going to shim mine. I don't like the axle moving in and out. It can't be good on the seals or bearings.
Brianj5600
TJ Expert
You can replace the pinion seal just removing the yoke. It is not easy though.