G2 Axle and Gear Dana 44 G2 Aluminum Differential Cover

When you are making your way across the badlands, you are leaving your rear axle open and vulnerable to a couple of major threat.  One of those threats is from high temperatures and the other threat is from hard knocks.  There is a way for you to protect it from both of those threats with a single part.  That is the differential cover that is made by G2 Axle and Gear.  This differential cover has been sculpted from a piece of aluminum and stylized to be a direct fit component.  It is armor for the off road that can take the beating from the trail while lowering the internal oil temperatures.  This will keep your gearing going strong all over the badlands.

So what is it that makes this differential cover stand apart from the rest?  Actually, it is all in the build.  The differential covers that are made by G2 Axle and Gear have been formed from a proprietary type of aluminum that is light weight and this aluminum actively works to cool the axle oil while you are driving.  Aside from the thermal control, this differential cover has been given reinforcing ribs and it has been shot peened as well as heat treated so that it can survive all of the punishing blows that it will get on the trails.

This differential cover has been engineered to give you a fit that is free from leaks.  It has a mounting surface that has been fully machined and it comes to you complete with the silicone sealant as well as with all of the hardware that is necessary for installation.  These differential covers that G2 Axle and Gear makes are simple to maintain because they have integrated drain and fill plugs.  In addition, they come in a variety of options for the finish and they also feature the G2 logo right in the middle of them.

Oh yeah, they also have a 30 day warranty.

Features at a Glance

·         The G2 Axle and Gear differential cover comes to you complete with a warranty that is good for 30 days

·         When you purchase this differential cover you will also receive the silicone sealant as well as all of the hardware necessary for mounting including the installation instructions

·         This differential cover has a drain and fill plug that allows for maintenance that is effortless

·         These differential covers come in a wide variety of finish options

·         The seal surface has been machined for a fit that is leak free

·         These differential covers have been custom sized in order to be a direct fit part

·         The aluminum used in these differential covers is the same type that is used in many high performance engines for motorcycles

 

 

 

G2 Axle and Gear Dana 30 Master Installation Kit

When someone re-gears a 4WD vehicle it is generally done in an effort to get more torque out of it.  The additional torque is a necessity for that larger wheel and tire package you might have just added.  Additionally, the more torque you have, the easier it will be to climb those massive hills.

If you main type of driving is done on the highway then you might want to go with lower gear ratios.  While this won’t give you much of a boost in torque, it will give you a better fuel efficiency.  The acceleration that you get will be enough to get you going without sending your eyeballs out through the back of your skull.

On the other hand, if you tow your 4x4 to the trails or just enjoy spinning the tires in the mud then you might want to choose a higher gear ratio.  The con to this one is that the top speed will be one that is limited.

If you are in doubt it is a good idea to go a single ratio higher,  This is because as a rule, we tend to keep adding weight to our rigs which in turn requires additional torque.  And who knows, you might one day want to go with even more massive tires than what you already have.

There is something you need to remember though.  When you go out and buy new pinion and ring gears you will more than likely need to get a new master installation kit for every set.  This is a kit that will include all of the marking compound, ring gear bolts, pinion nuts, crush sleeves, pinion seals and bearings that you will need to complete the installation.

The master installation kits made by G2 Axle and Gear have all of the components that you will need in order to properly install the ring and pinion.  The Master Installation kit even includes those hard to locate components such as the gear marking compound, locktite, silicone sealer, ring gear bolts, carrier bearings, pinion bearings, a pinion seal, crush sleeve, replacement pinion nut and a proper shim kit.  If you ever go into a parts house and ask for these components, 9 times out of 10 they will look at you like you are asking them for a rocket ship.

Parts Included

·         Sealer made from silicone

·         Gear marking compound

·         Thread locking compound

·         Bolts for the ring gear

·         Carrier races and bearings

·         Shims for the carrier

·         Shims for the pinion

·         Timken made bearing and race for the inner pinion

·         Timken made bearing and race for the outer pinion

·         Seal for the pinion

·         Nut for the pinion

 

 

G2 Axle: TCJ D44 Front Axle Assembly 4.10 Ratio; with ARB Air Locker

When you are in need of a new axle, the first place you should look is G2 Axle.  The thing is, why would anyone need a new axle?  It may be that you have actually broken your axle on an off road trip or even in an accident.  It may be that your existing axle is old and worn or maybe you just want a stronger and better one than the one put on your Jeep at the factory. 

Today we will take a look at the TCJ D44 Front Axle Assembly.  This one features a 4.10 gear ratio as well as an ARB air locker.

Believe it or not, these assemblies are actually quite a bit stronger than OE Rubicon axles.  Aside from that, they also happen to be packed with everything that you will need AND they come to you ready to be bolted into your Jeep with ease.  Chromoly is the material used for the construction of these axles and when you want U joints with a great name, the ones on these axles happen to be Dana Spicers.  With these axles you get a choice of lockers as well as gear ratios and the entire assembly is put together with top quality Timkin bearings as well as National seals.  This assembly comes to you complete with ball joints that carry the Dana Spicer name.  That said, you will need to reuse your existing outer brake assemblies as well as the steering knuckles from your previous front axle if it was a model 30.

Features at a Glance

·         Installation of these axles might require a few modifications to be made to your drive shaft

·         The U bolt yoke is a 1310 Series

·         Axle U Joints are genuine Dana Spicer parts

·         G2 axle shafts are the 30 spline type

·         The air locker with this assembly is made by ARB

·         The gear ratio is 4.56

·         This is a front axle assembly in the Dana 44 TJ style

These axles made by G2 are made so that they are stronger than any OE axle.  They are made to be ready to take on the higher torque that is a signature of today’s very low gear rigs as well as from increased load sizes that are a product of larger wheels and tires as well as all of the punishment that goes hand in hand with off road driving.

With these axles, you will be able to simply bolt them into your Jeep as soon as you get them.  They are incredibly heavy duty and come to you complete with new ring and pinion sets in the OE style. 

 

 

G2 Axle and Gear TJ D44 Rear Axle Assembly 4.56 Ratio with ARB Locker and 33 Spline Axles

This axle is stronger than even the Rubicon factory axles!  This is an axle assembly that is loaded with all of the features that you need and comes to you ready to be slid under and bolted right on to your Jeep.  These axle assemblies features G2 Premium Chromoly Axle Shafts that have dual bolt pattern flanges.  They are available with upgrades to 33 and even to the massive 35 spline options. 

With this assembly, you get your choice of gear ratios and lockers and they are all assembled using high quality National Seals and Timkin bearings.  These axle assemblies allow you to be able to reuse your existing brake assemblies in the rear although if you decide to upgrade and get some disc brakes, you will have an enhanced performance when braking. 

Features at a Glance

·         When you install this axle assembly you might have to make some slight modifications to your existing drive shaft

·         There is a U bolt yoke included.  It is a 1310 series

·         The axle shafts are 30 spline G2 but you can also find them with 33 or 35 splines

·         The air locker on this assembly is an ARB

·         The gear ratio on this axle is 4.56

·         This is a rear axle assembly for a Dana 44

As stated above, these axles are made to be strong.  They come packed with features like everything you will need and they even come to you ready to be bolted right in to your Jeep.  This axle assembly has been made from a material called Chromoly while the U joints are actual Dana Spicers.  With this axle you have the option to get the locker and the gear ratios that you want and the whole thing has been assembled using only the best Timkin bearings as well as National seals.  This assembly also comes to you complete with ball joints that are Dana Spicer.  If you still have your outer brake assembly as well as the steering knuckles from your pre-existing axles.  

The chromoly used in the construction is actually a combination of chrome and nickel.  This means that this is a very strong material and as such you can find these axles being used on many off road vehicles.  Also, you will find that there are ring and pinion sets included with this axle.  These are brand new and they are in the OE style. 

With this axle, upgrading your Jeep will be an easier thing to do.  The axle is long lasting and tough enough to tackle any sort of terrain you want to tackle.

Please note that you might want to have this item professionally installed.

 

 

G2 Axle and Gear TJ D44 Front Axle Assembly 4.56 Ratio with Air Locker

G2 parts are made for vigorous drivers.  They originally began as a part of another company called Genuine Gear and their purpose was to make premium arts that could withstand high strength demands of the drivers of modern performance rigs.  Evolving trends are leaning more towards heavier vehicles with larger tires.  Even with the trends leaning this way, stock drive train components are just not reliable enough to handle this type of heavy duty driving.

In an effort to accommodate both the more rugged vehicles of today as well as to accommodate your wallet better, the minds at G2 Axle and Gear create products that are both tough and reliable that have been made to exceed the standards that the factory has set forth.  G2 can be found in Compton, California where their gifted engineers design the drive train and differential parts that today’s drivers need.

TJ D44 Front Axle Assembly with Air Locker

These assemblies are tougher than your factory Rubicon axles.  They are packed with all of the stuff you need and they are ready to bolt right into your rig.  These axles are made from Chromoly and the U joints are genuine Dana Spicers.  They offer your choice of gear ratios and lockers and have been assembled with only top quality National seals and Timkin bearings.  This axle assembly comes complete with Dana Spicer ball joints and as such will require you to use your outer brake assemblies and steering knuckles from the model 30 front axle.     

Features at a Glance

·         Installation of these axles might require a few modifications to be made to your drive shaft

·         The U bolt yoke is a 1310 Series

·         Axle U Joints are genuine Dana Spicer parts

·         G2 axle shafts are the 30 spline type

·         The air locker with this assembly is made by ARB

·         The gear ratio is 4.56

·         This is a front axle assembly in the Dana 44 TJ style

The G2 axles are built to be tougher than OE axles and as such are more equipped to handle things like the high torque that tends to be produced by the ultra-low gear vehicles of today, the increased loads that come with larger wheel and tire packages and the overall punishment that off road driving can bring.  These axles have been made to enable more efficient upgrading and come to you ready to be fitted right to your Jeep.  The chromoly (nickel and chrome) axles are heavy duty and include brand new OE style ring and pinion sets.  Everything that you will need for a safe and proper assembly is included and installation is recommended to be completed by a professional.