Revolution Gear & Axle 35-2053 Master Install Kit for Dana 44 Rear 2007-18 Jeep

Vehicle Fitment

• 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK (2-door & Unlimited 4-door) with Dana 44 rear axle - all trims/engines; 2019-2025 coverage unconfirmed at time of listing.

Features

• Complete "Master Install Kit" designed for rebuilding the rear Dana 44 axle
• Includes premium bearings for pinion and carrier to ensure high durability
• Crush sleeve or preload shim pack provided for correct pinion preload setup
• Pinion seal, pinion shims and carrier shims included to enable precise backlash and gear mesh adjustment
• Ring gear bolts and high-quality hardware supplied for full rebuild convenience
• Engineered for off-road performance, trail use and heavy-load applications while maintaining quiet operation
• Simplifies sourcing by bundling all major rebuild components into a single kit
• Supported by a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty for manufacturing defects

Specifications

• Part Number: 35-2053
• Application: Rear axle - Dana 44 (Jeep Wrangler JK 2007-18)
• Bearing Kit Type: Master Install Kit - includes pinion & carrier bearings, shims, crush sleeve/preload pack, ring gear bolts
• Axle Position: Rear only
• Fitment: Verified for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK rear Dana 44; 2019-2025 model years unconfirmed

Included Components

• 1x Set of carrier bearings
• 1x Set of pinion bearings
• 1x Crush sleeve or preload shim pack
• 1x Pinion seal
• 1x Set of pinion shims
• 1x Set of carrier shims
• 1x Set of ring gear bolts / hardware
• 1x Cover gasket or silicone sealant

Product Description

The Revolution Gear & Axle 35-2053 Master Install Kit is specifically engineered for the rear differential of the Dana 44 axle used in 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK models. This kit consolidates all critical rebuild components - premium bearings, preload hardware, shims, seals and ring gear bolts - into one comprehensive package to streamline your rebuild process and ensure correct setup.

Ideal for trail rigs, lifted builds, high-torque applications, or simply restoring a worn differential on the JK, this kit addresses the key wear items and rebuild hardware in a single solution. It helps ensure proper pinion preload, correct carrier shim adjustment, gear mesh pattern verification and ring gear bolt torque to ensure smooth, quiet, and reliable operation.

Installation involves removing the rear differential cover or carrier, cleaning the housing, setting correct pinion preload using the included crush sleeve or shim pack, adjusting carrier shims for proper backlash, verifying the gear mesh pattern, then securing the ring gear bolts and re-sealing the assembly. Fitment is confirmed through 2018 for Jeep Wrangler JK with Dana 44 rear axle; model years beyond 2018 must be verified. Professional installation is strongly recommended to ensure optimal results and long service life.