Dana 44 Rear Axle Parts for Jeep CJ6
Wheel Bearings, Axle Shafts, U-Joints & Ring-and-Pinion Sets at a Glance (1955-1975).
Why the Dana 44 Rear Axle Shows Wear Across the Entire CJ6 Production Run.
The Dana 44 served as the rear axle in the Jeep CJ6 throughout the entire production run from 1955 to 1975, transferring all of the drive force from the transfer case through the driveshaft to the wheels. Decades of moisture, dust, and constant pulling load in off-road use take their toll on the wheel bearings, U-joints, and the ring-and-pinion set inside the differential – axle shaft play, a rough-running pinion, or oil leaking at the differential cover are typical signs of age. Axle shaft nuts also work loose from vibration over time, and seals at the wheel bearing and pinion yoke harden with age. Anyone restoring a CJ6 chassis or driving it off-road should check the entire rear axle regularly for bearing play, leaks, and differential noise.
- Axle Shafts & Nuts: The axle shaft nut and the outer axle shaft seal for a play-free axle shaft.
- Wheel Bearings & Studs: The complete wheel bearing kit and the wheel stud for the wheel hub.
- Driveline & U-Joints: The greasable U-joint and the propeller shaft yoke for reliable power transfer.
- Ring & Pinion Sets: The 4.27 ring-and-pinion set and the inner pinion bearing cup set for a freshly rebuilt differential.
- Differential Components: The differential side bearing set and the differential cover gasket against oil leaks.
American Brand Quality for Your Rear Axle.
U-joints, pinion bearings, and propeller shaft yokes come from Dana Spicer, while Crown Automotive covers the broadest range – from wheel bearings to differential side bearing sets to gaskets. Ring-and-pinion sets are supplied by Omix, wheel studs by Dorman. All four brands bring American engineering straight from the Dana 44's country of origin.
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Whether you're replacing a single wear part or rebuilding the entire differential, we're happy to advise you on shims, torque specs, and the right gear ratio for your CJ6. Fast shipping straight from our warehouse, even for multiple items from this category.