The Currie 44 front axle assembly is a direct bolt-in assembly for 2018 and newer Jeep Wrangler JL Vehicles. Featuring Rubicon width for tire clearance, a significantly stronger center casting, axle tubes, forged knuckles, and chromoly axles, the Currie 44 is designed for heavy off-road with up to 37-inch tall tires.
Currie 44 Features:
- Direct Bolt-in Fit for Wrangler JL
- 68 in. JL Rubicon Width (+1.5 in. Over Non-Rubicon Models)
- Currie High-Pinion Reinforced Center Section
- 3 in. Diameter, .5 in. Wall DOM Axle Tubes
- Currie Forged JL Inner Knuckles
- 4340 Chromoly Axles Inner and Outer Axles
- Steering Geometry and Brackets Setup for Lifted Vehicles
- Uses Proven and Readily Available JK 44 Gears and Locker
- Satin Black Powder Coat Finish for Long Lasting Protection
- Retains the Vehicle's Stock Steering Knuckle Assemblies, Brakes, and Wheels
- See Notes Below for Installation Requirements
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The Currie 44 front axle assembly is a direct bolt-in solution that reduces the overall cost by enabling you to retain the complete stock JL outer knuckle assemblies (brakes, hubs, etc.), steering, and stock wheel bolt pattern.
Product Features:
Currie 44 High-Pinion
Heavy-duty nodular iron center section features 14 lbs of reinforcement over a stock 44 with thicker walls and webbing to deliver superior strength and rigidity
Axle Tubes
Large 3 in. diameter x .5 in. wall axle tubes (left) are more than 2.5 times stronger than the stock tubes (right)
Forged Inner Knuckles
Currie heavy-duty forged inner knuckles (right) are massively more robust than the stock knuckles (left) and are designed for severe off-road use with tall tires
Geometry
Front axle steering geometry is optimized for lifted vehicles and large tires, featuring 5° of caster and 5° of pinion angle
Performance Axles
Currie Performance 4340 chromoly axles provide superior end-to-end strength over OEM carbon steel axles. Black oxide coating helps protect from surface corrosion for improved durability
Control Arm Mounts
Lower control arm mounts are one-piece construction with integrated skid plates to help fend off bracket-seeking rocks
Pinion Flange
The included 1310 pinion flange allows the factory driveshaft to be used without modification
Differential Cover
Rock-proof Currie nodular iron front cover protects expensive internals and adds structural support to the housing's face flange
Powder Coat Finish
UV Stable Satin black powder coat finish adds long-lasting protection against rust and corrosion to keep your Currie 44 looking its best
Notes
Front Axle Disconnect (FAD): This axle assembly eliminates the factory FAD and requires a computer programmer, such as the Tazer Mini or Tazer Lite, to disable the factory sensor and turn off the FAD warning message
Outer Knuckle Assemblies: The Currie 44 is designed to reuse the complete stock Gladiator outer knuckle assemblies from the ball joints out (knuckles, hubs, disk brake calipers, and rotors)
Overall Width: Axle width is 68.0 inches (stock Gladiator Rubicon) between wheel mounting surfaces
Vehicle Lift: If using the factory height suspension or a leveling kit without bump stop spacers, an aftermarket track bar is required to clear the differential cover. The RockJock 4x4 track bar RJ-9120FJLF provides ample clearance.
Tie Rod: If the vehicle came stock with a narrow-track front axle (66.5 inches), a Rubicon width tie rod is required
Tire Size: Recommended maximum 37-inch tire size due to the inherent limitations of the stock brakes, wheel bearings, and axle u-joints