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TeraFlex JK Front Tera44 R44 Rubicon Replacement Axle Housings include a heavy-duty housing with axle tubes, bracketry, and forged inner knuckles, pre-installed inner seals and upper control arm bushings as well as OEM Rubicon locker, choice of Spicer ring and pinion gear ratio, Spicer bearings and install kits, TeraFlex heavy-duty ball joints, and factory yoke.
Simply swap over axle shafts, outer knuckles, outer axle assembly, unit bearings, brakes and sensors. The comprehensive assembly makes swapping axle housings a true DIY process!
TeraFlex heavy-duty JK Front Tera44 R44 Rubicon Replacement Axle Housings are perfect for replacing bent, broken, or damaged front axles in JK Wrangler and Rubicon vehicles. Can also be used as a direct bolt-on upgrade for JK Wrangler owners looking to beef up the front axle's weak areas. Fits:
JK Wrangler Rubicon (2-door) - front
JKU Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (4-door) - front
Includes:
OEM Rubicon locker
Spicer ring and pinion - 4.10
Spicer bearings and install kits
TeraFlex HD ball joints
Factory yoke
Features:
3.25 inch O.D. x 0.5 inch wall axle tube increases strength to resist bending and torsion w/ minimal weight increase
Pre-installed inner axle seals
Forged HD inner knuckles w/ greater upper and lower section strength
Ductile cast iron housing w/ increased rib gussets
HD ductile iron differential cover
Asymmetric housing design, for extra-long tube side strength
Smooth radius bottom design to glide over rocks and obstacles
Integrated lower flexarm skid plates
Bottom oil drain hole for simple fluid changes
Premium UV protected triple-stage powder coat process for superior corrosion resistance
1/4 inch-thick CNC laser cut axle brackets for extreme strength
Integrated factory location upper control arm mount
Pre-installed upper control arm bushings
Reinforced front track bar mount (ties into spring pad) for greater strength
Proper pinion angle for lifted JK applications
Pre-tapped hole on spring perch for bump stop extensions
Pre-drilled holes for limit straps and lower spring retainers
Retains all JK ESP, ABS, and speedometer sensor capability
100 percent engineered, designed, and built in the USA
100 percent new components
1-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty
Lift Height: 0-3.0 inch
Width: 67 inch WMS-WMS (stock)
Axle Tube: 3.25 inch x 0.5 inch
Ring and Pinion: 4.10
Install Time: 6 Hours
Note:
The R44 axle works w/ factory axle shafts and Rubicon locker (part number 68017176AA) or part number OX D44-JKR-30 locker. The ARB RD157 locker or the # OX D44-JKR-30 locker can be used w/ new 35 spline axle shafts.
Requirements:
Control Arm Upgrade
0-3 inch Lift: This axle is a direct bolt-on upgrade! Although stock control arms will work at this Lift height, aftermarket flexarms may be used if desired - highly recommended w/ a 3 inch Lift.
0-3 inch Lift: This axle is a direct bolt-on upgrade! Although stock control arms will work at this Lift height, aftermarket flexarms may be used if desired - highly recommended w/ a 3 inch Lift.
Front upper (part number 1252200) and front lower (part number 1252000) TeraFlex JK Sport Flexarms will work w/ 2.5-3 inch lifts.
Front upper (part number 1415520) and front lower (part number 1415500) TeraFlex JK adjustable Alpine Flexarms will work w/ 2.5-4 inch lifts.
Front upper (part number 1315520) and front lower (part number 1315500) TeraFlex JK adjustable Alpine Long Flexarms will work w/ 3-6 inch lifts.
Axle Shaft Upgrade
0-6 inch Lift: High-quality aftermarket axle shafts will enhance your set up. We recommend RCV or TEN Factory high-end shafts. Stock Rubicon axle shafts may also be reused.
Axle Shaft Tube Seal Upgrade
0-6 inch Lift: Get serious with HD 0.5 inch wall seals (part number 4354050) or keep it real with standard 0.25 inch wall seals (part number 4354025). Stock seals may also be reused.
Steering System Upgrade
0-3 inch Lift: The JK HD Tie Rod and Drag Link Steering Kit (part number 1853900) will do the trick, though the stock steering system may be reused.
Brake Upgrade
0-6 inch Lift: Experience a notable difference w/ a TeraFlex Big Brake Kit (part number 4303400 or part number 4303420) or JK Big Rotor Kit (part number 4303480 or part number 4303490).
