Dana 44 Rear Axle Parts for Jeep CJ5
Wheel Bearings, Ring Gears & Differential Parts for Reliable Power Delivery (1972–1983).
Why the Dana 44 Rear Axle in the Jeep CJ5 72-83 Needs Regular Care.
The Dana 44 is one of the most widely used rear axles in the Jeep CJ lineup and still has a reputation for strength and high torque capacity – though it isn't maintenance-free forever. Axle shaft seals harden over time and let gear oil escape, while wheel bearings develop play and show up as running noise or a slight clunk. Bearings inside the differential carrier wear, which can cause vibration or a whine at certain speeds, and the pinion yoke along with its seal can start leaking from the constant rotation. The differential cover gasket loses its seal over the years, especially after off-road trips through water. Anyone driving off-road regularly or running larger tires should keep an eye on the ring and pinion and bearing play to avoid costly downstream damage.
- Seals & Hardware: The outer axle shaft seal and the pinion seal for a reliable seal.
- Wheel Bearings & Studs: The complete wheel bearing kit and the matching wheel stud for the hub.
- Driveshaft & Yoke Flange: The pinion yoke for power transfer to the driveshaft.
- Ring & Pinion: The 4.27 set for a matching gear ratio.
- Differential Components: The complete differential spider gear set and the differential side bearing set for a full rebuild.
- Gaskets: The differential cover gasket for a leak-free differential rebuild.
Four Trusted American Brands for Your Dana 44 Rear Axle.
Wheel bearing kits, wheel studs, differential spider gear sets, and gaskets come from Crown Automotive, while pinion yokes, seals, and differential side bearing sets are supplied by axle specialist Dana Spicer. Wheel studs also come from Dorman, and the ring and pinion set from Omix – four names that bring American engineering to your rear axle.
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Whether you need a single wear part or a complete differential rebuild, we're happy to help with questions on shim selection, torque specs, and correct assembly order, including compatibility questions for the CJ6, CJ7, and CJ8. Shipping goes out as fast as possible straight from our warehouse.