TeraFlex JK: Tera44 HD Front Axle Housing w/ 4.56 R&P & ARB Locker (4-6" Lift)

TeraFlex HD Front Axle Housings are perfect for replacing bent, broken, or damaged axles in JK Wrangler/Unlimited vehicles including Rubicon models. Can also be used as a direct bolt-on upgrade for Jeep owners looking to beef up the stock axles’ weak areas.



Our Bare HD Front Axle Housings feature a heavy-duty housing with axle tubes, bracketry, and forged inner knuckles as well as pre-installed inner seals and upper control arm bushings.



Stepping up to our Tera44 HD Front Axle Housing w/ Ring & Pinion & ARB Locker provides a choice of pre-installed ring and pinon gears, ARB air locker, and TeraFlex HD Ball Joints. Transfer your outer stub shafts, outer knuckles, and outer axle assembly (unit bearings, brakes, sensors) to make a complete axle assembly. Requires new inner axle shafts.





Fits:


• JK Wrangler (2-door)

• JK Wrangler Unlimited (4-door)



• 4-6” Lift




Specs:


• WMS-WMS: 65.5”

• Axle Tube: 3.25” x 0.5”

• Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x5”

• Gear Ratio: 4.56




Includes:


• ARB Air Locker

• Spicer ring & pinion

• Spicer bearings and install kits

• TeraFlex HD ball joints

• Factory yoke

• CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR OPTIONS





Features & Benefits:


• 3.25 O.D. x 0.5” wall extreme duty axle tube increases torsional strength to resist bending

• Asymmetric housing design for extra-long tube side strength

• Pre-installed inner axle seals

• HD forged inner knuckles w/ greater upper and lower section strength

• Ductile cast iron housing w/ increased rib gussets

• HD ductile iron differential cover

• Smooth radius bottom design to glide over rocks and obstacles

• Integrated lower control arm skid plates

• High-flow oil passages and bottom oil drain hole for simple fluid changes

• Reinforced front track bar mount (ties into spring pad) for greater strength

• UV protected triple-stage powder coat for corrosion resistance

• 1/4”-thick CNC laser cut axle brackets for extreme strength

• Integrated factory location upper control arm mount

• Pre-installed upper control arm bushings

• Proper pinion angle for lifted JK applications

• 4-6” Lift features a raised pinion angle and raised track bar bracket (where applicable)

• Pre-tapped hole on spring perch for bump stop extensions

• Pre-drilled holes for limit straps and lower spring retainers

• Retains all JK ESP, ABS, and speedometer sensor capability

• 100% engineered, designed, and built in the USA w/ new components

• 1-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty



Requirements & Recommendations:


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

• Questions? Stop scratching your head and contact us! We know our axles AND we’re here to help!


• Requires driveshaft modifications such as our High-Angle Rzeppa CV Driveshafts or our High-Angle Rzeppa CV Joint Kit (# 1744014). CONTACT us for options!



Control Arm Upgrade – 4-6” Lift:

• This much lift REQUIRES adjustable control arms for caster angle adjustments.

Options include:


• Alpine IR Long Control Arm & Bracket Kit – 8-Arm (3-6” Lift) (# 1315011)

• Alpine IR Short Control Arm Kit – 8-Arm (2-4” Lift) (# 1415611)

• Alpine Long Control Arm & Bracket Kit – 8-Arm (3-6” Lift) (# 1315010)

• Alpine Short Control Arm Kit – 8-Arm (2-4” Lift) (# 1415610)



Axle Shaft Upgrade:

• High-quality aftermarket axle shafts will enhance your set up. Stock Rubicon axle shafts may also be reused (where applicable). We offer U-Joint Front Axle Shafts as well as High-Angle Rzeppa CV Front Axle Shafts. CONTACT us for options!



Axle Shaft Tube Seal Upgrade:

• Get serious with HD 0.5” wall seals (# 4354050) or keep it real with standard 0.25” wall seals (# 4354025). Stock seals may also be reused.



Steering System Upgrade – 4-6” Lift:

• Get the optimal setup with one of our High Steer Systems. The factory steering system may also be reused.

Options include:


• Dana 30/44 High Steer System w/ HD Drag Link Flip Kit & HD Tie Rod Kit (# 4391000)

• Dana 30/44 High Steer System & HD Drag Link Flip Kit – No HD Tie Rod Kit (# 4390975)

• HD Drag Link Flip Kit & HD Tie Rod Kit (# 1853905)

• High Steer Knuckle Kit (Knuckles Only) (# 4390870)



Brake Upgrade:

• Experience a notable difference w/ a TeraFlex brake upgrade.

Options include:


• Delta Brake System – Front & Rear – 5x5” Bolt Pattern (# 4403450)

• Front Big Brake Kit w/ Slotted Rotors (# 4303420)

• Front Big Brake Kit w/ Vented Rotors (# 4303400)

• Front Performance Big Rotor Kit w/ Slotted Rotors (# 4303490)

• Front Performance Big Rotor Kit w/ Vented Rotors (# 4303480)






Install Time: 6 Hours





Available Gear Ratios:


Stock 65.5” – 0-3” Lift:

• Bare Housing – 3.25” x 0.5” Axle Tube (# 3544252)

• 4.10 Ring & Pinion (# 3552410)

• 4.56 Ring & Pinion (# 3552456)

• 4.88 Ring & Pinion (# 3552488)

• 5.13 Ring & Pinion (# 3552513)

• 5.38 Ring & Pinion (# 3552538)



Stock 65.5” – 4-6” Lift:

• Bare Housing – 3.25” x 0.5” Axle Tube (# 3544253)

• 4.10 Ring & Pinion (# 3543410)

• 4.56 Ring & Pinion (# 3543456)

• 4.88 Ring & Pinion (# 3543488)

• 5.13 Ring & Pinion (# 3543513)

• 5.38 Ring & Pinion (# 3543538)



Wide 70” – 4-6” Lift:

• Bare Housing – 3.25” x 0.5” Axle Tube (# 35442534)

• 4.10 Ring & Pinion (# 35434104)

• 4.56 Ring & Pinion (# 35434564)

• 4.88 Ring & Pinion (# 35434884)

• 5.13 Ring & Pinion (# 35435134)

• 5.38 Ring & Pinion (# 35435384)