are all dana 44 front axles the same?
Dana 44 front axles have either standard or reverse-cut gears. ... However, JK Wrangler rear axles use an 8.8-inch ring gear with a Dana 60-sized pinion shaft. The JK axle is still referred to as a Dana 44, but neither the differential nor the ring-and-pinion are compatible with older Dana 44s.