Artec Hardcore Diff Cover for Dana 44

The Artec Hardcore Diff Cover for the Dana 44 turns one of the most common trail axles into a much tougher one. Cast from high-strength nodular iron with thick walls, it protects the ring gear, carrier, and any locker or selectable diff from the rock strikes that dent and crack a stamped-steel cover. It's a straightforward bolt-on upgrade for Jeep and truck builds running a Dana 44 front or rear.

Key Features

• Cast from high-strength nodular iron for extreme-condition durability
• Thick-walled design armors the ring gear and carrier against impacts
• Magnetic drain plug captures metal shavings from the gear oil
• Durable powder-coat finish resists corrosion and abrasion
• Ships with high-strength steel fasteners
• Made in the USA

Fitment & Compatibility

Fits a wide range of Dana 44 axles, including front (disconnect and straight-axle), standard- and reverse-rotation front housings, Dana 44 rear axles, and TJ and JK Rubicon front and rear applications. Because the Dana 44 appears in so many configurations, confirm your axle's rotation and cover-bolt pattern before ordering. Install uses 5/16" and 3/8" Allen keys, torqued to 20-30 ft-lbs in a star pattern.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• Nodular-iron Hardcore Dana 44 cover
• Magnetic drain plug
• High-strength steel fastener set

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Dana 44 axles does this fit?
It covers a broad range of Dana 44 applications — front and rear, standard and reverse rotation, including TJ and JK Rubicon axles. Verify your rotation and bolt pattern before ordering.

Is it a bolt-on part?
Yes. It bolts on with the included high-strength fasteners using 5/16" and 3/8" Allen keys; no welding is required.

What torque should the cover bolts get?
Artec specifies 20-30 ft-lbs in a star (criss-cross) sequence to seat the cover evenly.

Does it include a drain plug?
Yes, a magnetic drain plug is included to pull metal debris out of the gear oil at service intervals.