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🧾 Overview
The ARB Dana 44 Differential Cover is a heavy-duty axle protection upgrade designed to reinforce your differential housing and protect critical drivetrain components in harsh off-road conditions.
Constructed from high-tensile nodular iron, this cover significantly increases axle housing strength while shielding the ring and pinion from rocks, debris, and trail impacts. The internal cross-brace design adds rigidity to help maintain proper gear alignment under load, extending the life of your differential.
Finished in ARB’s signature red powder coat with a clear coat for durability, this cover also features magnetic drain and dipstick components to help monitor internal wear—making it both a protection upgrade and a maintenance tool.
✔ Heavy-duty differential protection for Dana 44 axles
✔ High-strength nodular iron construction for maximum durability
✔ Internal cross-bracing improves housing rigidity
✔ Magnetic drain plug and dipstick help monitor gear wear
✔ Red powder-coated finish with corrosion resistance
🛠 Installation
- Direct bolt-on replacement for factory differential cover.
- Requires draining and refilling differential fluid.
- Estimated install time: ~1–2 hours
📌 Specs
📌 Key Features & Benefits
- Nodular Iron Construction – Provides superior strength over factory stamped covers.
- Axle Reinforcement – Internal cross-brace design increases housing rigidity and gear alignment.
- Impact Protection – Shields ring gear and internal components from trail damage.
- Magnetic Inspection Points – Drain plug and dipstick capture metal particles for maintenance monitoring.
- Low-Profile Design – Optimized shape improves clearance and reduces hang-ups on obstacles.
📘 Specifications
- Brand: ARB
- Product Type: Differential Cover
- Axle Type: Dana 44
- Material: High Tensile Nodular Iron
- Finish: Red Powder Coat (Clear-Coated)
- Mounting: Bolt-On
- Hardware: Recessed Cap Screws
- Magnetic Features:
- Magnetic Drain Plug
- Magnetic Dipstick
- Installation Type: Bolt-On
- Sold As: Single
📦 What’s Included (What’s in the Box)
- Differential Components
- (1) Dana 44 Differential Cover
- Mounting Hardware
🛡 Warranty
- ARB Limited Warranty (Typically 3-Year)
⚠️ Fitment Notes
- Dana 44 Axle Equipped Vehicles (Front or Rear)
- Common Applications Include:
- Jeep Wrangler JK (2007–2018)
- Jeep Wrangler TJ / LJ (1997–2006)
- Jeep Wrangler YJ (1987–1995)
⚠️ Fitment Notes
- ❗ Designed for Dana 44 axles only
- ❗ Fits both front and rear Dana 44 housings (verify application)
- ❗ Not compatible with aluminum Dana 44 housings
- ❗ Requires RTV sealant or gasket (not always included)