Dana 44 Rear Axle Parts for Jeep CJ7
Ring & Pinion, Wheel Bearings and Pinion Yokes for the Heavy-Duty Rear Axle (1976–1986). 
Why the Dana 44 Rear Axle in the Jeep CJ7 Needs Attention Over Time.
The Dana 44 rear axle is the sturdier alternative to the AMC 20 and was fitted to more heavily loaded Jeep CJ7 models to handle higher driving forces and traction loads over the long term. Wheel bearings and their retainers or retaining rings wear from constant radial and axial loading, while axle shaft seals harden and let axle oil escape. The ring and pinion wear down through continuous gear mesh and develop backlash and noise if the shims are set incorrectly or the oil level runs low. Pinion bearings at both the input and output side of the differential lose precision from heat and vibration, while the pinion yoke and pinion seal suffer from the drive shaft's loads. Trac-Lok clutch plates and differential side bearings wear from frequent traction changes off-road. Anyone driving their CJ7 off-road, running larger tires, or regularly towing should check the rear axle at short intervals for play, leaks and unusual noise.
- Wheel Bearings, Seals & Studs: The complete wheel bearing kit and the outer seal ensure smooth, sealed running, complemented by matching wheel studs.
- Ring & Pinion and Pinion Bearings: The 4.27 ring and pinion set and the inner pinion bearing kit ensure the correct gear mesh.
- Pinion Yoke & Pinion Seals: The pinion yoke and the pinion seal keep the drive shaft cleanly connected.
- Differential Side Bearings, Trac-Lok & Rebuild Kits: The differential side bearing set, the Trac-Lok disc set and the shim set for a complete differential rebuild.
American Axle Engineering from Two Proven Names.
Ring and pinion sets, wheel bearing components and differential sets for the Dana 44 rear axle come from Crown Automotive – a hallmark of American engineering – complemented by wheel bearings, pinion seals, differential side bearings and Trac-Lok discs from Dana Spicer, the original manufacturer behind the Dana axle itself. Wheel studs are supplied by Dorman, and one 4.27-ratio ring and pinion set comes from Omix – both likewise American-made quality.
Your Partner for the Dana 44 Rear Axle in the CJ7.
Whether you need a single wear part or a complete differential rebuild, we're happy to advise on gear ratio selection, shim sizing and the correct installation order, including compatibility questions for Trac-Lok equipment. Most items ship from stock within 1-2 business days.