New axle options for TJ - Brands?

Longhorn84

Longhorn84

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My question is specific to buying new Dana 44 axles, front and rear for a TJ, and specifically what brands make them (I'm not sold on buying new and not looking for a Super 35 debate or buying used TJ axles, or going 1-ton, just curious on current manufacturing options for 44's).

So far, I know these manufacturers sell TJ axles:
  • Currie sells them (edit: front 44 but only a 60 rear)
  • ECGS sells a Dana 44 rear but only a Dana 489 for front (limits locker options to ARB or Ox only)
  • G2 sells them actively
  • Teraflex only sells Dana 60s that I can find
  • Dynatrac has a front 44 for TJ on the Northridge 4x4 website but no rear

Are there any others that currently make 44's?
 
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East Coast Gear Supply called when I emailed about their Dana 44 front option, they seem to have great optionality such as a wider axle (60.5 vs 64 vs 65"). Anyone run their axles?
 
Longhorn84 said:
Thanks, I hadn't heard of them before. They look to be similar pricing to Currie and use Currie housings, any intel on why someone would use them vs just buying from Currie?
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Longhorn84 said:
Thanks, I hadn't heard of them before. They look to be similar pricing to Currie and use Currie housings, any intel on why someone would use them vs just buying from Currie?
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Does Currie sell a Complete 44 rear axle for the TJ? I thought they only sold the housing for the rear?
 
Brian83 said:
Does Currie sell a Complete 44 rear axle for the TJ? I thought they only sold the housing for the rear?
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You're right, I just looked and their rear on the website is a 60. It was the same price as the front so I assumed it was a 44.
 
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