Chrysler makes a pretty simple cast cover for the Dana 44 and put it on the Recon Rubicon. Somewhere between stock and aftermarket and not too expensive used.
Actually, I am asking because the product linked indicates that it fits the "JK" Dana 44, however when one searches the Ballistic Fab website by vehicle and enters "Wrangler Rubicon" there are two results, the part described as "Jeep JK Rubicon Dana 44 Differential Cover" (P/N DIF-2003-3) and another entirely different Dana 44 diff cover described simply as "Dana 44 Differential Cover" (P/N DIF-2003-2) pictured below.
https://www.ballisticfabrication.com/products/dana-44-differential-cover-welded
There is a use note for P/N DIF-2003-2 that reads:
"Differential covers are larger than the stock cover so please be sure to measure for clearance prior to ordering. For Jeep Rubicon TJ/LJ and JK applications, use DIF-2003-3 to clear trac bar and steering."
While this clarifies things a bit, your follow up with the manufacturer to confirm fitment with the TJ/LJ Rubicon Dana 44 would be helpful for anyone considering this option.
TJ and JK covers are interchangeable bud....
Thank you for your personal guarantee that the Ballistic Fab "Jeep JK Rubicon Dana 44 Differential Cover" will fit a TJ Rubicon. You are backing that up with your wallet and not just your mouth, aren't you Bud?
Or would you prefer that someone interested in the product contact Ballistic Fab directly to confirm?
Right, the P/N DIFF-2003-03 is built specifically for the TJ/LJ with track bar clearance in mind. As far as I know, Ballistic Fab and Barnett are the only manufactures who build front Dana 44 covers specifically with the TJ/LJ track bar clearance in mind.Actually, I am asking because the product linked indicates that it fits the "JK" Dana 44, however when one searches the Ballistic Fab website by vehicle and enters "Wrangler Rubicon" there are two results, the part described as "Jeep JK Rubicon Dana 44 Differential Cover" (P/N DIF-2003-3) and another entirely different Dana 44 diff cover described simply as "Dana 44 Differential Cover" (P/N DIF-2003-2) pictured below.
https://www.ballisticfabrication.com/products/dana-44-differential-cover-welded
There is a use note for P/N DIF-2003-2 that reads:
"Differential covers are larger than the stock cover so please be sure to measure for clearance prior to ordering. For Jeep Rubicon TJ/LJ and JK applications, use DIF-2003-3 to clear trac bar and steering."
While this clarifies things a bit, your follow up with the manufacturer to confirm fitment with the TJ/LJ Rubicon Dana 44 would be helpful for anyone considering this option.
A lot of covers will, “fit,” but once you start setting bump, certain covers are prone cause interference.I absolutely guarantee that it will fit on a TJ rubicon. It even says so in the description....
Still look brand new (after they were put on by the owner ~20 years ago) even with the red powder coat.
A lot of covers will, “fit,” but once you start setting bump, certain covers are prone cause interference.
Example being the ballistic fab standard Dana 44 cover that @Mr. Bills mentioned. Sure it will, “fit,” on the Rubicon 44 but once you start checking bump and track bar clearance it will likely cause too much interference, thus making it not a good, “fit.”
Well usually I'd say that's fair, I do baby my jeep a bit. But the trails here are all run by landcruiser and patrol owners on at least 35's if not 37's so the diff tends to drag a fair bit when I'm in the ruts.Then you're not trying hard enough.
Nothing wrong with “trust, but verify.”Looks to me like he is questioning the 2003-3 covers fitment on a TJ because the title says JK... Looks like he can't read descriptions.
Nothing wrong with “trust, but verify.”
Might be worth a call to East Coast Gear Supply, as they may know.Necro bump!
Does anyone have the part number for the Dana thick stamped steel cover? There are too many on RockAuto to guess and none say anything about thickness.
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The diff cover from the late 90s/early 00s Ram 1500 is at least 1/16" thicker than the stock rubicon covers - you can source them from a junk yard for around $10. That may satisfy the thick stamped steel cover @never monday .