{"product_id":"yukon-dana-44-master-overhaul-kit-jk-rubicon-rear-diff","title":"Yukon Dana 44 Rear Master Overhaul Kit for Jeep JK Rubicon '07-'17","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYukon Dana 44 Rear Master Overhaul Kit for 2007–2017 Jeep JK Rubicon\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the bearings, races, seals, shims, and setup hardware commonly replaced during a rear differential rebuild or gear installation. Designed specifically for the factory Dana 44 rear axle used in JK Rubicon models, this kit is a complete service package for restoring proper bearing support, preload, backlash, and sealing during differential work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJK Rubicon rear axles often see added load from larger tires, deeper gearing, lockers, towing, and off-road use. Replacing the major wear and setup components during a rebuild helps give the ring and pinion a stable foundation and makes it easier to establish the correct differential setup from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrier Bearings \u0026amp; Races\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinion Bearings \u0026amp; Races\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinion Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Shim Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing Gear Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinion Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrush Sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil Baffles \u0026amp; Slingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread Locker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear Marking Compound with Brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferential Gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"details__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e \u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n        \u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n      \u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"custom-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster Differential Overhaul Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxle Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDana 44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxle Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJeep JK Rubicon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearing Brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTimken\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrier Bearing Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJLM704610 \/ JLM704649\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifferential Rebuild \/ Gear Installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJeep JK Rubicon Dana 44 Rear Differential Service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"details__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e \u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n        \u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n      \u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"custom-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAxle Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJeep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrangler Rubicon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDana 44 Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJeep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrangler Unlimited Rubicon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDana 44 Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the Dana 44 rear axle used in 2007–2017 Jeep JK Rubicon models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for rear differential rebuilds and ring-and-pinion installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Wrangler Rubicon and Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon applications equipped with the applicable factory rear axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not fit the front reverse-rotation Dana 44.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the axle assembly before ordering if the vehicle has been modified or axle-swapped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"details__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e \u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n        \u003cpath class=\"vertical\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003cpath class=\"horizontal\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n      \u003c\/svg\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included in a master differential overhaul kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes the major bearings, races, seals, shims, hardware, and setup materials commonly replaced when rebuilding the rear differential or installing a new ring and pinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this kit include Timken bearings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The supplied product information identifies Timken bearings and races as part of the overhaul kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this fit the front Dana 44 in a JK Rubicon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This kit is designed for the rear Dana 44. It does not fit the front reverse-rotation Dana 44 application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould the bearings and crush sleeve be replaced during a gear install?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese components are commonly replaced during differential service so pinion preload, carrier support, and gear setup can be established with fresh service parts rather than reused wear components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is differential setup important on a JK Rubicon rear axle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper bearing preload, backlash, and gear tooth contact are critical to ring-and-pinion life and noise control, especially in vehicles running larger tires, deeper gear ratios, lockers, or frequent off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Yukon Gear \u0026 Axle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57726155882662,"sku":"YK D44-JK-RUB","price":486.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8394\/6406\/files\/Dana-44-rear-overhaul-kit-JK-Rubicon-1.jpg?v=1792610928","url":"https:\/\/wideopendesign.com\/products\/yukon-dana-44-master-overhaul-kit-jk-rubicon-rear-diff","provider":"Wide Open Design, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}