YG D44-488 Yukon Gear & Axle 4.88 Ratio Ring & Pinion for Dana 44 8.5" 26-spline

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Product Specification:

SKU:YUKYG D44-488

MPN: YG D44-488

UPC: 883584240396

Weight: 13.0 lb

Inventory: 6

Type: Final Drive Gears

Vehicle Fitment

1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ (Non-Rubicon, Dana 44 rear axle, 26-spline, 4.88 ratio)
Various 1960s-1980s GM, Dodge, and Ford trucks/vans with Dana 44 axles (standard rotation, 26-spline, 4.88 ratio)
Universal fit for Dana 44 standard rotation axles with 26-spline pinion

Features

High-performance 4.88:1 ring and pinion set
Designed for Dana 44 standard rotation axles
8.5" ring gear diameter
26-spline pinion shaft
10-ring gear bolts
Precision CNC-cut and vacuum heat-treated 8620 alloy steel
Optimized tooth profile for quiet operation
Yukon Y.E.S. lifetime warranty available

Specifications

Gear ratio: 4.88:1
Axle type: Dana Spicer 44 standard rotation
Ring gear diameter: 8.5"
Pinion spline count: 26 spline
Ring gear bolt count: 10 bolts
Material: Vacuum heat-treated 8620 alloy steel
Finish: Corrosion-resistant coating
Weight: Approximately 15 lbs (6.8 kg)
Warranty: 1-year manufacturer defect; optional Y.E.S. lifetime plan

Included Components

1x ring gear (pre-cut, heat-treated, 10-bolt, 8.5")
1x matched pinion gear (26-spline)
1x pinion crush sleeve
Set of ring gear bolts (10x)
1x pinion nut
1x pinion seal
1x carrier shim kit
1x tube of marking compound
1x thread locker tube

Product Description

The Yukon YG D44-488 ring and pinion gear set offers a robust 4.88:1 ratio engineered for Dana 44 standard rotation axles. Manufactured from vacuum heat-treated 8620 alloy steel, these gears are precision CNC-cut to ensure strength, smooth operation, and reliable performance under heavy loads or high torque applications. The 26-spline pinion and 10-bolt, 8.5" ring gear follow OEM specifications for direct replacement or upgrade.

Ideal for off-road builds, towing rigs, lifted trucks, and high-power setups, this gear set helps optimize gear tooth contact for quiet and durable performance. Installation requires proper backlash and pinion depth adjustment. Yukon includes crush sleeve, seal, bolt set, shim kit, and setup tools, and offers a standard 1-year warranty with optional Yukon Y.E.S. lifetime protection plan. Suitable for front or rear Dana 44 applications where a 4.88 ratio is desired.