Crown Race Gears / Dana 44 Race Gears

Crown Race Gears for Dana 44 Axles

The Dana 44 axle has been used under cars, trucks, and SUVs since the early'40s and uses a 8.5" ring gear with 10 ring gear bolts. It can be found in various configurations for both front and rear applications, standard and reverse rotation, in solid axle and IFS/IRS forms. Please review the ring and pinion gear specifications below to find the correct part number for your application.

Note that all Dana 44 axles feature a 3.73/3.92 carrier break. Differentials designed for 3.73 and numerically lower gears require "thick" gears for 3.92 and higher ratios. Differentials built for 3.92 and numerically higher ratios require standard (non-thick) gears and will not work with 3.73 and lower gears. (For more information and carrier breaks, click here.)

Dana 44 Gear Specs

  • Rated for race use with up to 40" sticky tires
  • Available in standard and reverse rotation
  • Available for Jeep JK axles

Dana 44 Standard Rotation Gears

All front and rear low pinion Dana 44 axles (pinion gear enters below the axle center line) use standard rotation gears with the exception of Jeep JK Rubicon models. The following gears are a direct replacement for standard rotation Dana 44 axles:

Part Number Gear Ratio Rotation Carrier Notes Shop
CRG-D44-354 3.54 Standard 3.73 & Down 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-373 3.73 Standard 3.73 & Down 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-392 3.92 Standard 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-409 4.09 Standard 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-427 4.27 Standard 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-427 4.27 Standard 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-488 4.88 Standard 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-513 5.13 Standard 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-538 5.38 Standard 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-589 5.89 Standard 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon

Dana 44 Standard Rotation Thick Gears For 3.73 and Down Differentials

Thick ring and pinion gears are available to run a higher gear ratio that is above the axle carrier break without replacing the differential. The following gears are availble for any standard rotation Dana 44 with a 3.73 and down differential carrier:

Part Number Gear Ratio Rotation Carrier Notes Shop
CRG-D44-410-T 4.10 Standard 3.73 & Down 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-455-T 4.55 Standard 3.73 & Down Double drilled for 3/8" & 7/16" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-488-T 4.88 Standard 3.73 & Down Double drilled for 3/8" & 7/16" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-513-T 5.13 Standard 3.73 & Down Double drilled for 3/8" & 7/16" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-538-T 5.38 Standard 3.73 & Down Double drilled for 3/8" & 7/16" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon

Dana 44 Standard Rotation Gear Applications

The above standard rotation Dana 44 gears fit the following axles and vehicle applications:

  • • Dana 44 Rear
  • • Dana 44 Front Standard Rotation (Low Pinion)
  • • Dana 44 Front Dodge Disconnect Design
  • • Dana 44 Corvette IRS Rear
  • • Dana 44 Jaguar IRS Rear
  • • Chevy Blazer (1969 to 1980)
  • • Chevy C10 1/2 Ton (2WD) (1967 to 1968)
  • • Chevy Camaro (1984 to 1994)
  • • Chevy Corvette (1980 to 1983)
  • • Chevy G10 1/2 Ton (1967 to 1972)
  • • Chevy K10/ K1500 1/2 Ton (4WD) (1960 to 1980)
  • • Chevy K20/K2500 3/4 Ton (4WD) (1962 to 1980)
  • • Chevy K30/ K3500 1 Ton (4WD) (1968 to 1980)
  • • Chevy K5 Blazer (4WD) (1969 to 1980)
  • • Chevy Suburban 1/2 Ton (1960 to 1980)
  • • Chevy Suburban 3/4 Ton (1960 to 1980)
  • • GMC C15/ C1500 1/2 Ton (2WD) (1967 to 1968)
  • • GMC G15/ G1500 1/2 Ton (1960 to 1972)
  • • GMC K15/ K1500 1/2 Ton (4WD) (1960 to 1980)
  • • GMC K25/ K2500 3/4 Ton (4WD) (1966 to 1980)
  • • GMC Suburban 1/2 Ton (1960 to 1980)
  • • GMC Suburban 3/4 Ton (1960 to 1980)
  • • Ford Bronco (1971 to 1977)
  • • Ford E-100 1/2 Ton (1968 to 1975)
  • • Ford E-150 1/2 Ton (1975 to 1979)
  • • Ford F-100 1/2 Ton (1948 to 1979)
  • • Ford F-150 1/2 Ton (1966 to 1978)
  • • Ford F-250 3/4 Ton (1959 to 1977)
  • • Dodge Ram 1500 1/2 Ton (1994 to 2001)
  • • Dodge Ram 2500 3/4 Ton (1994 to 2002)
  • • Dodge Ram Charger (1974 to 1993)
  • • Dodge W100 1/2 Ton 4x4 (1957 to 1989)
  • • Dodge W150 1/2 Ton 4x4 (1977 to 1993)
  • • Dodge W200 3/4 Ton 4x4 (1957 to 1984)
  • • Dodge W250 3/4 Ton 4x4 (1981 to 1993)
  • • Jeep Cherokee XJ (1986 to 1993)
  • • Jeep Cherokee XJ Sport (1987 to 1993)
  • • Jeep CJ5 (1960 to 1983)
  • • Jeep CJ6 (1966 to 1975)
  • • Jeep CJ7 (1986 to 1986)
  • • Jeep CJ7 (1986 to 1986)
  • • Jeep CJ7 (1986 to 1986)
  • • Jeep CJ7 (1986 to 1986)
  • • Jeep CJ8 (1981 to 1986)
  • • Jeep Comanche (1985 to 1992)
  • • Jeep Commando (1966 to 1973)
  • • Jeep Grand Wagoneer (1984 to 1993)
  • • Jeep J10 (1967 to 1988)
  • • Jeep Wagoneer (1971 to 1992)
  • • Jeep Wrangler TJ non-Rubicon (1997 to 2006)
  • • International Scout 800 (1968 to 1971)
  • • International Scout II (1971 to 1980)
  • • Isuzu Rodeo (1993 to 1997)
  • • Jaguar 420 (1958 to 1974)
  • • Jaguar Mark I (1955 to 1959)
  • • Jaguar Mark II (1950 to 1970)
  • • Jaguar Mark X (1960 to 1970)

Dana 44 Reverse Rotation Gears

Dana 44 high pinion (pinion gear enters above axle center line) front axles used unders some Ford trucks and SUVs require reverse rotation ring and pinion gears. The following gears are a direct replacement for high pinion Dana 44 front axles:

Part Number Gear Ratio Rotation Carrier Notes Shop
CRG-D44-354-R 3.54 Reverse 3.73 & Down 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-409-R 4.09 Reverse 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-456-R 4.56 Reverse 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-488-R 4.88 Reverse 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-513-R 5.13 Reverse 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44-538-R 5.38 Reverse 3.92 & Up 3/8" Ring Gear Bolts Coming Soon

Dana 44 Reverse Rotation Gear Applications

The above reverse rotation Dana 44 gears fit the following axles and vehicle applications:

  • • Dana 44 Front High Pinion Reverse Rotation
  • • Dana 44 TTB Front
  • • Ford Bronco (1978 to 1996)
  • • Ford F-150 1/2 Ton (1966 to 1996)
  • • Ford F-250 3/4 Ton (1975 to 1990)
  • • Ford F-350 1 Ton (1978 to 1979)

Dana 44 Jeep JK and JK Rubicon Standard Rotation Rear Gears

Jeep Wranker JK and JK Rubicon rear axles are designed for slightly larger 8.89" OD ring gears with 1/2" ring gear bolts. The gears listed below are a direct replacement for the OEM gears and designed to fit the factory open or electric locking differentials:

Part Number Gear Ratio Rotation Carrier Notes Shop
CRG-D44JK-411-T 4.11 Standard 3.73 & Down 8.89" OD. Drilled for 7/16" & 1/2" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44JK-456-T 4.56 Standard 3.73 & Down 8.89" OD. Drilled for 7/16" & 1/2" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44JK-488-T 4.88 Standard 3.73 & Down 8.89" OD. Drilled for 7/16" & 1/2" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44JK-513-T 5.13 Standard 3.73 & Down 8.89" OD. Drilled for 7/16" & 1/2" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44JK-538-T 5.38 Standard 3.73 & Down 8.89" OD. Drilled for 7/16" & 1/2" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon

Dana 44 Jeep JK Rubicon Front Reverse Rotation Gears

Jeep Wranker JK Rubicon front axles require JK Rubicon specific reverse rotation ring and pinion gears with 1/2" ring gear bolts. The gears listed below are a direct replacement for the OEM gears and designed to fit the factory electric locking differential:

Part Number Gear Ratio Rotation Carrier Notes Shop
CRG-D44JK-411-RT 4.11 Reverse 3.73 & Down Double drilled for 7/16" & 1/2" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44JK-456-RT 4.56 Reverse 3.73 & Down Double drilled for 7/16" & 1/2" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44JK-488-RT 4.88 Reverse 3.73 & Down Double drilled for 7/16" & 1/2" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44JK-513-RT 5.13 Reverse 3.73 & Down Double drilled for 7/16" & 1/2" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon
CRG-D44JK-538-RT 5.38 Reverse 3.73 & Down Double drilled for 7/16" & 1/2" R.G. Bolts Coming Soon

Dana 44 Jeep JK Gear Applications

The above Jeep JK Dana 44 gears fit the following axles and vehicle applications:

  • • Dana 44 Front Jeep JK Rubicon
  • • Dana 44 Rear Jeep JK Rubicon
  • • Dana 44 Rear Jeep JK Non-Rubicon
  • • Jeep Wrangler JK non-Rubicon (2007 - 2016)
  • • Jeep Wrangler JK Rubicon (2007 - 2016)