TeraFlex Tera44 HD Front Axle Housing, Bare (0"-3" Lift) for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK
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Features
- Bare housing, ready to build: Tubes, brackets, forged inner knuckles, inner seals and upper arm bushings installed; move your own parts over.
- 3.25" x 0.5" wall tubes: Extreme-duty tubes add torsional strength to resist bending.
- Tough cast housing: Ductile iron housing with extra rib gussets, an HD ductile iron cover and an asymmetric design for long-tube strength.
- Built for the trail: Smooth radius bottom glides over rocks; lower control arm mounts have integrated skid plates.
- Set up for 0"-3" of lift: Sized for stock height up to 3" of lift; 4"-6" builds use the taller version.
- Factory electronics kept: Retains all JK ESP, ABS and speedometer sensor functions.
Description & Fitment
The bare TeraFlex Tera44 HD Front Axle Housing for 0"-3" of lift is a heavier replacement front housing for the 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and Wrangler Unlimited, built on 3.25" x 0.5" wall tubes. Axle tubes, brackets, forged inner knuckles, inner seals and upper control arm bushings come installed, and you transfer your differential, gears, shafts, knuckles, ball joints, unit bearings, brakes and sensors. The ductile iron housing adds extra rib gussets, an HD ductile iron cover and an asymmetric design for long-tube strength. A smooth radius bottom glides over rocks, and the lower control arm mounts have integrated skid plates.
Fitment & Compatibility
| Years | Model | Bed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2018 | Wrangler | JK; 0"-3" lift |
Fits: 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and JK Unlimited, 0"-3" lift
About TeraFlex
TeraFlex describes itself as a Jeep company at heart, started and staffed by people who drive them. It designs, engineers and builds suspension systems, shocks, axles and performance parts, with the Wrangler and Gladiator at the center of the range.
The company traces its roots to the 1950s and MEPCO (Military Equipment Parts Company), an early supplier of Jeep parts. TeraFlex Manufacturing followed in 1996 to build heavy-duty suspension for the TJ Wrangler, and today's catalog runs from full lift systems and the Falcon shock line to axles, steering and armor.
Authorized TeraFlex dealer. Prestige Truck is an authorized TeraFlex dealer, so what we sell is new and genuine TeraFlex. In TeraFlex's words, its limited warranty extends "only to the consumer who originally purchased the product," so keep your receipt with your build records.
Frequently Asked Questions
What lift is it for?
TeraFlex lists this housing for JK models with 0"-3" of lift.
What do I reuse from my old axle?
Your differential, ring and pinion, axle shafts, stub shafts, knuckle assemblies, ball joints, unit bearings, brakes and sensors.
How do I pick the right part number?
Each listing names the axle, size, spline count, side and lift range TeraFlex lists for that part number. Match it to your Jeep and current setup, or send us your VIN and build details and we'll check before you order.
Who should install it?
TeraFlex recommends a certified mechanic. Follow the TeraFlex instructions for the part, and take any torque values from those instructions or your service manual.
What if it arrives damaged?
Check the packaging and the part before you sign, note any damage on the delivery receipt, and contact us right away. We will sort out a replacement with you.
Is this genuine TeraFlex?
Yes. We are an authorized TeraFlex dealer, so every part ships new and genuine.
Installation
Here's the short version. Follow TeraFlex's install sheet (below) for your Jeep's exact steps and torque values.
- Prepare the housing using the factory service manual: ring and pinion setup is the same as a factory axle, and ball joints are not included, so swap in the factory ones or fit new (TeraFlex recommends new HD ball joints).
- Fit any extras the build needs: the Locker Sensor and Airline Plug kit (4350550) for an ARB RD157 or OX locker in the R44, and the larger 360044 inner seals for 35-spline shafts.
- Install the axle without springs or bump stops, leave the track bar and control arm bolts loose, mount the tires and cycle the suspension through full compression and articulation to check every clearance.
- Fit the bump stop extensions, limit straps and springs, then with the Jeep at ride height torque the track bar and lower control arm bolts to 125 ft-lbs and the front upper control arm bolts to 75 ft-lbs.
- Route the brake lines and ABS wiring clear of moving parts, set the steering stops, fill the differential with 80W-90 gear oil and align the vehicle.
- Break the gears in: stay under 60 mph for about the first 100 miles, let the differential cool after the first 20 miles (repeat a few times), avoid towing for 500 miles and change the oil at 500 miles.
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Specifications
| Brand | TeraFlex |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 3544252 |
| Category | Axle assemblies & components |
| Tube | 3.25" O.D. x 0.5" wall |
| Labor Time | 8 hours including gear setup |
| UPC | 843885034971 |
Warranty, shipping & returns
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Warranty
TeraFlex covers its axle assemblies and axle housings, axle shafts and full-float conversion kits for 1 year against defects in materials and workmanship.- TeraFlex extends its limited warranty only to the consumer who first bought the product, and only on the vehicle the part was first installed on. It does not pass to a later owner.
- Coverage starts on the purchase date and does not restart if a part is repaired or replaced.
- For a covered defect, TeraFlex will either repair or replace the product (or the faulty part) free of charge or refund the purchase price, at its discretion, and it pays the freight to send a repaired or replacement part back to you.
- Not covered: damage from transportation, storage, improper use, skipped instructions or preventive maintenance, modifications, unauthorized repair, normal wear and tear, product finish, improper installation or maintenance, racing or competition, or accidents, abuse and neglect. Improper installation, poor maintenance, racing or competition use, and neglect or abuse void the warranty.
- Paint and powder coat finishes carry 90 days of defect coverage only, not wear from use.
- Claims: contact us first. Keep your proof of purchase or original invoice; removing the part from the vehicle and the inbound shipping are the owner's responsibility.
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Free shipping
Ships free to the lower 48 states, with no minimum order.- Order by 5 PM ET on a business day and it starts processing the same day.
- Most orders arrive within 1-5 business days.
- We email your tracking number as soon as it ships.
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Inspect on delivery
When it arrives, check the packaging and the part for shipping damage, then match what is in the box to the listing. Contact us right away about anything missing or damaged. Check it as soon as it arrives.- Look for crushed ends, punctures or tears in the carton.
- If something looks wrong, take photos of the box and the parts (and if a driver asks you to sign, note the damage on the receipt).
- Open the box and check the parts against the parts list before you install.
- Email support@prestigetruck.com right away with your order number, a short note and photos. We send a replacement or a full refund at no cost to you.
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30-day returns
Return it within 30 days of delivery, unused, in the original packaging, with proof of purchase.- Email support@prestigetruck.com with your order number. We reply within 1-2 business days with instructions.
- Damaged, defective or wrong item: we send a prepaid label or arrange a pickup.
- Changed your mind: you pay return shipping. No restocking fee.
- Refunds go back to your original payment method within 7 business days of approval. See our returns policy.