What size tires are you running on it?
40s
ouch, that axle is $8k and you would have to regear the rear axle as it is only available with 4.56 and up gears. If it were me I would look for a take out axle or an empty housing and swap parts over with a master gear install kit. Save for tons when you are ready.
Not to argue, but the fad is a known weak point, especially under the heavy diesel. But another throw away axle and do tons later seems like the worst possible idea. At a minimum I'd go for one of the upgraded 44s with no fad.
Agree the FAD housing is an issue but $8k to start the swap that will probably creep up from there can be a big chunk of change for some people, me included, to put down. Maybe an insurance claim could help defray the cost. Teraflex has an upgraded housing for $3600 as a less expensive option.
Hey Greg! I hope you are doing well buddy. I currently have 4.56 gears in my axles, so I would just pick up the Currie 44 or 60 with the 4.56 gears and elocker. I am just not sure how much to invest.
I really was hoping to find a shop that would repair and truss my axle before a full on crate axle swap. Trust me, funds are tight after our trip to Disney for my kiddo's 2nd birthday. I still may try to contact Exodus 4x4 to see if they are willing to do it because they are only 8 hours from me.
I get the cost is higher, but 1 is a legitimate upgrade over stock and the other is no better than a trussed stock axle in my opinion. I couldn't spend that kind of money for a slight upgrade. I'd rather find a stock axle for $1k-2k and have it trussed before I put it in than spend $6500... on a Dana44.
Yeah I hear ya, I am keeping my eye out for some rubicon take off axles in my area. I'd still have to regear the front for 4.56 (hopefully with my Revolution Gears that are just over a year old). That would bring the cost up to about half the cost of the ultimate 44 and I would still have to truss it and get stronger shafts. At that point you are better off with a brand new crate axle with thicker axle tubes, chromoly shafts, no FAD to worry about and stronger inner knuckles.
Third picture of say is the indicator. Could be worse. Out of all the things that could break on my Jeep, I’d be happy to be able to reuse all the axle components.I'm assuming these cracks and gaps shouldn't be there?
I’d say it’s bad luck. Lots of us are running stock housings with way more miles and heavy use cases. Sucks though. Sorry.What would be the best course of action? I currently messaged my friend that works at a shop to see if they can straighten it and truss it out. I'll also make an appointment at the dealership to see how much it would cost to repair it or if it's covered under warranty, which I doubt.
1 ton time? It only took me 20k miles to break these
