{"title":"Dana 44 Axle Parts \u0026 Upgrades","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sdqj9c\" data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eDana 44 Axle Parts Built for Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eDana 44 axle\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most widely used platforms in off-road builds—and at \u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eRock Rig Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e, we carry the parts to make it stronger, more reliable, and trail-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eWhether you're upgrading your factory axle or building a custom setup, our selection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eDana 44 parts\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for durability, performance, and real-world abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"aor43t\" data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eShop Dana 44 Parts \u0026amp; 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Whether you're reinforcing your Dana 44 or preparing for extreme terrain, these parts are built to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eUpgrade your Dana 44 with parts designed for strength, reliability, and serious off-road performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jt-apex-rear-axle-truss","title":"Jeep Gladiator APEX Rear Axle Truss","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-family: \"Arial Black\";'\u003eJT APEX Rear Axle Truss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial Black; font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 24pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA NEW ERA HAS BEGUN WITH THE ARRIVAL OF THE APEX TRUSS! 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