07-18 Wrangler JK Rubicon Tera44 Rubicon HD Wide Front Axle w/ 5.13 Ratio R&P & OEM Locker 4-6 Inch Lift TeraFlex 35453514

The JK/JKU TeraFlex Wide Front Tera44 R44 Rubicon Replacement Axle Housings include a heavy-duty housing with axle tubes, bracketry, and forged inner knuckles, pre-installed inner seals and upper control arm bushings as well as OEM Rubicon locker, choice of Spicer ring and pinion gear ratio, Spicer bearings and install kits, TeraFlex heavy-duty ball joints, and factory yoke.

Simply swap over axle shafts, outer knuckles, outer axle assembly, unit bearings, brakes and sensors. The comprehensive assembly makes swapping axle housings a true DIY process!

These heavy-duty JK/JKU Front Tera44 R44 Rubicon Replacement Axle Housings are perfect for replacing bent, broken, or damaged front axles in JK Wrangler/JKU Wrangler Unlimited models including Rubicon vehicles. Can also be used as a direct bolt-on upgrade for JK/JKU owners looking to beef up the front axle's weak areas.
Details:

• SKU: 35453514
• Lift Height: 4-6 Inches
• Width: 70 Inches WMS-WMS (Wide)
• Axle Tube: 3.25 Inch x 0.5 Inch
• Ring and Pinion: 5.13

Fits:

• JK Wrangler (2-door) - front
• JKU Wrangler Unlimited (4-door) - front

Includes:

• OEM Rubicon locker
• Spicer ring and pinion - 5.13
• Spicer bearings and install kits
• TeraFlex HD ball joints
• Factory yoke
• Sold As An Assembly

Features and Benefits:

• 3.25 Inch O.D. x 0.5 inch wall extreme duty axle tube increases strength to resist bending and torsion
• Pre-installed inner axle seals
• Forged HD inner knuckles w/ greater upper and lower section strength
• Ductile cast iron housing w/ increased rib gussets
• HD ductile iron differential cover
• Asymmetric housing design, for extra-long tube side strength
• Smooth radius bottom design to glide over rocks and obstacles
• Integrated lower flexarm skid plates
• Bottom oil drain hole for simple fluid changes
• Premium UV protected triple-stage powder coat process for superior corrosion resistance
• 1/4 inch thick CNC laser cut axle brackets for extreme strength
• Integrated factory location upper control arm mount
• Pre-installed upper control arm bushings
• Reinforced front track bar mount (ties into spring pad) for greater strength
• Proper pinion angle for lifted JK applications
• Pre-tapped hole on spring perch for bump stop extensions
• Pre-drilled holes for limit straps and lower spring retainers
• Retains all JK/JKU ESP, ABS, and speedometer sensor capability
• 100 percent engineered, designed, and built in the USA
• 100 percent new components
• 1-Year / Unlimited Mileage Warranty

Note:

• The R44 axle works with factory axle shafts and Rubicon locker (P/N 68017176AA) or (P/N OX D44-JKR-30) locker. The ARB 157 locker or the (P/N OX D44-JKR-30 locker can be used with new 35 spline axle shafts.

Requirements and Recommendations:

• Below is a list of Requirements and Recommendations for TeraFlex axle housings as budget and build preference allows.

Control Arm Upgrade:

• 4-6 Inch Lift: This much lift Requires adjustable flexarms for caster angle adjustments.
• Front upper (P/N 1415520) and front lower (P/N 1415500) TeraFlex Adjustable Alpine Flexarms will work w/ 2.5-4 inch lifts.
• Front upper (P/N 1315520) and front lower (P/N 1315500) TeraFlex Adjustable Alpine Long Flexarms will work w/ 3-6 inch lifts.

Inner Axle Shaft Upgrade:

• 0-6 Inch Lift: High-quality aftermarket shafts will enhance your setup. We recommend RCV or TEN Factory high-end shafts. Stock Rubicon axle shafts may be reused.

Axle Shaft Tube Seal Upgrade:

• 0-6 Inch Lift: Get serious with HD 0.5 inch wall seals (P/N 4354050) or keep it real with standard 0.25 inch wall seals (P/N 4354025). Stock seals may also be reused.

Steering System Upgrade:

• 4-6 Inch Lift: Get the optimal set up w/ the Complete High Steer System w/ HD Tie Rod and Drag Link Flip Kit (P/N 4391000) or save a little w/ the HD Tie Rod and Flipped Drag Link Kit (P/N 1853905). For tighter budgets, the High Steer Knuckle Kit (P/N 4390879) will provide the necessary steer height w/ your stock steering components. The factory steering system may also be reused.

Brake Upgrade:

• 0-6 Inch Lift: Experience a notable difference w/ a TeraFlex Big Brake Kit (P/N 4303400 or P/N 4303420) or JK Big Rotor Kit (P/N 4303480 or P/N 4303490)

Also Note:

• Install Time: 6 Hours
• This is a very heavy item and must be shipped by freight truck