{"product_id":"teraflex-tera44-hd-front-axle-housing-bare-2007-2018-jeep-wrangler-jk-3544052","title":"TeraFlex Tera44 HD Front Axle Housing, Bare for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bare TeraFlex Tera44 HD Front Axle Housing replaces a JK front Dana 44 with a heavier housing on 3.25\" x 0.5\" wall tubes. Choose the Tera44 Rubicon housing for 0\"-3\" (3544052) or 4\"-6\" of lift (3544053), listed for JK Rubicon and Unlimited Rubicon, or the Tera44 HD housing for 4\"-6\" (3544253). Tubes, brackets, forged inner knuckles, inner seals and upper arm bushings come installed; you move your own internals and outer parts over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBare housing, ready to build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTubes, brackets, forged inner knuckles, inner seals and upper arm bushings installed; move your own parts over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.25\" x 0.5\" wall tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtreme-duty tubes add torsional strength to resist bending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTough cast housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuctile iron housing with extra rib gussets, an HD ductile iron cover and an asymmetric design for long-tube strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the trail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth radius bottom glides over rocks; lower control arm mounts have integrated skid plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRubicon or HD, two lifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRubicon housing for 0\"-3\" or 4\"-6\", or the Tera44 HD housing for 4\"-6\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory electronics kept\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRetains all JK ESP, ABS and speedometer sensor functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.pt-fit{margin:10px 0 4px;position:relative}.pt-fit\u003einput{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;opacity:0;margin:0;pointer-events:none}.pt-fit__tabs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;margin:0 0 12px;padding:0}.pt-fit__tabs label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;cursor:pointer;padding:6px 14px;border:1px solid #e2e4e6;border-radius:999px;background:#f2f3f4;color:#4a5057;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35}.pt-fit__tabs label\u003espan{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-sizing:content-box;min-width:1.5em;height:1.5em;padding:0 .3em;line-height:1;font-size:.75em;font-weight:700;color:#8a9099;background:#ffffff;border-radius:999px}.pt-fit__tabs label:hover{background:#e8eaec}.pt-fit__p{display:block}#fit-3544052 .pt-fit__p{display:none}.pt-fitw{overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;background:#ffffff;margin:10px 0 4px}.pt-fitw table{display:table;table-layout:fixed;width:100%;margin:0;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border:none;min-width:560px}.pt-fitw caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;padding:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8a9099;font-size:.8em}.pt-fit .pt-fitw caption{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;padding:0;overflow:hidden;clip-path:inset(50%);white-space:nowrap}@media print{.pt-fit .pt-fitw caption{position:static!important;width:auto!important;height:auto!important;clip-path:none!important;padding:0 0 8px!important}}.pt-fitw th{background:#141414;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:11px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;border:none;white-space:nowrap}.pt-fitw td{padding:11px 14px;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;background:#ffffff;vertical-align:top}.pt-fitw tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f7f7}.pt-fitw tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}.pt-fitw td.y{font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap}.pt-fitw td.b{white-space:nowrap}.pt-fitw td.n{color:#5a6067;font-size:.92em}.pt-fitw td.e{color:#c4c8cc}#fit-3544052\u003e.pt-fit__panels\u003e.pt-fit__p:first-of-type{display:block}#fit-3544052\u003einput:checked~.pt-fit__panels\u003e.pt-fit__p{display:none}@media print{#fit-3544052 .pt-fit__tabs{display:none}#fit-3544052 .pt-fit__p{display:block!important}#fit-3544052 .pt-fitw{overflow:visible!important}#fit-3544052 .pt-fitw table{min-width:0!important}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pt-fitw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eJeep\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:22%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:28%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:12%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol style=\"width:38%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e2007-2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrangler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"b\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"n\"\u003eJK; Rubicon housings 3544052\/3544053: Rubicon (2-door) and Unlimited Rubicon only; 3544253 HD: all JK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFits:\u003c\/b\u003e 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and JK Unlimited (Rubicon housings listed for Rubicon models)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e TeraFlex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCategory:\u003c\/b\u003e Axle assemblies \u0026amp; components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersions:\u003c\/b\u003e 3544052 Tera44 Rubicon 0\"-3\" lift, 3544053 Tera44 Rubicon 4\"-6\" lift, 3544253 Tera44 HD 4\"-6\" lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTube:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.25\" O.D. x 0.5\" wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLabor Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-fitw pt-varspec\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eVersions\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVersion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-sku=\"3544052\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3544052\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubicon, 0\"-3\" Lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e843885035268\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-sku=\"3544053\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3544053\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubicon, 4\"-6\" Lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e843885031901\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-sku=\"3544253\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3544253\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHD, 4\"-6\" Lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e843885031826\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTime:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 hours · \u003cb\u003eWhat's involved:\u003c\/b\u003e Set up the bare housing with gears and ball joints, then install it with the suspension bolts loose and cycle it to check clearances. Fit bump stops, limit straps and springs, torque at ride height, fill the gear oil, align and break in the gears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the short version. Follow TeraFlex's install sheet (below) for your Jeep's exact steps and torque values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4784\/0244\/files\/teraflex-install-sheet-1526.pdf?v=1792344002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTeraFlex Tera30 and Tera44 Replacement Housings Information and Instructions (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e, TeraFlex's own installation guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty, Shipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty term:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-year \/ unlimited mileage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e TeraFlex covers its axle assemblies and axle housings, axle shafts and full-float conversion kits for 1 year against defects in materials and workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeraFlex 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage starts on the purchase date and does not restart if a part is repaired or replaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and powder coat finishes carry 90 days of defect coverage only, not wear from use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClaims: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships free to the lower 48 states, with no minimum order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder by 5 PM ET on a business day and it starts processing the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost orders arrive within 1-5 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe email your tracking number as soon as it ships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspect on delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook for crushed ends, punctures or tears in the carton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the box and check the parts against the parts list before you install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmail \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@prestigetruck.com\"\u003esupport@prestigetruck.com\u003c\/a\u003e right away with your order number, a short note and photos. We send a replacement or a full refund at no cost to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30-day returns.\u003c\/strong\u003e Return it within 30 days of delivery, unused, in the original packaging, with proof of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmail \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@prestigetruck.com\"\u003esupport@prestigetruck.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your order number. We reply within 1-2 business days with instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamaged, defective or wrong item: we send a prepaid label or arrange a pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanged your mind: you pay return shipping. No restocking fee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefunds go back to your original payment method within 7 business days of approval. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prestigetruck.com\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003ereturns policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout TeraFlex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start;margin:6px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 150px;max-width:150px;border:2px solid #14161a;padding:12px 8px;text-align:center;font:700 22px\/1.1 Rajdhani,'Arial Narrow',sans-serif;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#14161a;\"\u003eTERAFLEX\u003cspan style=\"color:#ba232a;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 340px;min-width:240px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeraFlex 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf7f7;border-left:4px solid #ba232a;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:14px 16px;margin:16px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized TeraFlex dealer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prestige Truck is an authorized TeraFlex dealer, so what we sell is new and genuine TeraFlex. 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