Here's the deal: I'm looking for a TJ Sport (probably) with a Dana 44, however, I've come across several people that claim to be "Jeep experts" that have told me there never was a Dana 44 rear option on TJ's other than the Rubi. I'm sure that I've read on here and other places that that just isn't the case. In fact, I've gone to Jeep's website and have looked up the build sheets for a few different TJ's and have seen with my own eyes that the 44 was factory installed on them. Also, there's an obvious visual difference between the 35C and the "nonexistent" heavy-duty 44 when you simply pop your head under the back and take a peek. One self-proclaimed Wrangler aficionado called that a "Dana 40" and even rattled off some specs on it, which I find interesting as I'm fairly certain the "40" doesn't even exist.
Am I missing something or are these other guys just less educated than they think they are?
All LJs came factory with a rear D44. Sports and Saharas had D44 option and I think the X's didn't come with a D44 option as the X is the most basic trim.
Thanks for the replies, guys. Confirmed what I thought to be correct. I figured there's NO way that there's that many out there with aftermarket D44's in 'em.
there arent a "ton" of sports with the d44, though...rubicon's have them stock, most sahara's have d44 rears, and some sports have d44 rears. Most "special editions" have d44 as well.
2003 Sport with 30" Wheel Package, so it came with a Dana 44 rear/Dana 30 front with 3.73 in the pumpkins when new.
Dana 40? BAHAHAHA!!! These guys are self-important asshats. Don't bother "correcting" them, either. Just stop chatting with them. God only knows what other foolishness they will tempt you with, man!
30" tire package gives D44 in rear. I did hear that the Rubi that has D44 front and rear are HD versions of D44? not sure of the details on that.
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