Spicer Differential Ring Gear Mounting Bolt Kit for Dana 44 Axles (3/8" x 24 Thread, Set of 10)

Eliminate hazardous internal drivetrain hardware fatigue, ensure absolute torque retention on your primary drive gears, and maintain factory-spec rotating stability with this genuine Spicer Ring Gear Bolt Kit. Specifically packaged as a complete, 10-piece hardware overhaul for traditional Dana 44 front and rear differentials, this high-tensile fastener set replaces stretched, fatigued, or sheared factory ring gear mounting bolts.

Inside the differential center section, the ring gear bolts play a critical structural role: they lock the main ring gear tightly to the differential carrier assembly. These fasteners endure violent rotational torque spikes, continuous fluid shear forces, and severe load shifting from sudden acceleration, heavy towing, or rugged off-road crawling. Over high mileage, or during routine differential teardowns for a gear ratio swap or traction locker installation, the factory bolts naturally undergo tensile stretching under load. Because these fasteners are engineered to handle precise yield margins under extreme clamping loads, recycling old hardware is highly dangerous; fatigued bolts can easily back out or snap under load, resulting in catastrophic ring gear deflection, housing puncture, or total differential destruction.

This original equipment manufacturer (OEM) hardware pack includes 10 premium-grade, heat-treated mounting bolts to completely refresh a standard Dana 44 ring gear assembly. Sourcing genuine Spicer hardware guarantees exact original thread pitches, shoulder dimensions, and specific grade-strength parameters engineered to interface perfectly with factory and aftermarket Dana 44 differential gearsets.

Kit Contents (Services One Dana 44 Differential Carrier Assembly):

• (10) High-Tensile Grade Ring Gear Mounting Bolts (3/8" x 24 Fine Thread Profile)

Kit Highlights:

• Complete Ring Gear Hardware Pack: Supplies exactly enough factory-correct mounting bolts to fully rebuild a standard 10-bolt Dana 44 carrier assembly.

• Genuine Spicer OEM Quality: Precision-machined and induction heat-treated by the original equipment axle supplier to guarantee strict structural compliance and high tensile limits.

• Ensures Rigid Clamping Force: Replaces worn or stretched hardware to maintain a persistent, high-torque lock between your ring gear and differential carrier, preventing dangerous gear deflection under load.

• Matches Factory Blueprint Dimensions: Provides exact original equipment thread engagement and head clearance profiles to clear internal differential housing clearances cleanly.

Vehicle & Axle Fitment:

• Axle Profile: Traditional Dana 44 Front or Rear Axles utilizing a 10-bolt carrier configuration with standard 3/8" fine-thread mounting holes. (Note: Does not fit newer metric-threaded Dana 44 variants like the JK/JL generation, or heavy-duty thick-bolt variations).

• Common Applications: Fits a vast range of classic 4x4 vehicles running vintage Dana 44 axles, including early Jeep Wrangler (TJ/LJ), Cherokee (XJ), Grand Cherokee, Ford Bronco, F-150, Chevrolet/GMC K10/K20, International Scout, and Dodge Ram trucks.

• Position: Front or Rear Axle Center Housing Pumpkin — Differential Carrier Station