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Motive Gear Differential Ring and Pinion for Jeep Wrangler Front 2007-2018, D44-488RJK - D44-488RJK
Motive Gear Differential Ring and Pinion for Jeep Wrangler Front 2007-2018, D44-488RJK - D44-488RJK - Image 3 Motive Gear Differential Ring and Pinion for Jeep Wrangler Front 2007-2018, D44-488RJK - D44-488RJK - Image 2 Motive Gear Differential Ring and Pinion for Jeep Wrangler Front 2007-2018, D44-488RJK - D44-488RJK - Image 3

Motive Gear D44-488RJK Differential Ring and Pinion

The Motive Gear D44-488RJK is engineered for serious off-road and performance applications, specifically designed for the Jeep Wrangler models from 2007 to 2018. This differential ring and pinion set features a gear ratio of 4.88, providing the ideal balance for enhanced torque and acceleration, particularly beneficial for larger tire setups.

Key Specifications

  • Ring Gear Diameter: 8.5 inches
  • Ring Gear Tooth Quantity: 39
  • Pinion Gear Tooth Quantity: 8
  • Pinion Shaft Diameter: 1.376 inches
  • Pinion Spline Count: 24
  • Ring Gear Rotation: Reverse
  • Material: 8620 Steel for enhanced durability
  • Differential Case Design Type: Dana 44
  • Requires Carrier: 3.73 and numerically lower ratio
  • Cover Bolt Quantity: 10
  • Ring Gear Bolt Quantity: 10

Installation Notes

This set is designed to fit the front differential of the Jeep Wrangler with a Dana 44 setup. Ensure compatibility with your current carrier, as this gear set requires a differential carrier that accommodates ratios of 3.73 and lower.

Additional Information

This product is designed for off-road enthusiasts looking to optimize their Jeep's performance. The thick ring gear design enhances strength and reliability, making it suitable for harsh conditions. Always consult a professional for installation to ensure proper setup and performance.

RP DANA 44 4.88 FRT JK RUBICON

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Vehicle Make/Model
Jeep Wrangler 2007-2018 Unlimited Rubicon
Jeep Wrangler 2007-2017 Sahara
Jeep Wrangler 2007-2011 Unlimited X
Jeep Wrangler 2007-2018 Rubicon
Jeep Wrangler 2007-2011 X
Jeep Wrangler 2007-2018 Unlimited Sahara
Jeep Wrangler 2009 X-S
Jeep Wrangler 2010-2018 Sport
Jeep Wrangler 2010, 2012 Unlimited Mountain
Jeep Wrangler 2010 Islander
Jeep Wrangler 2010-2018 Unlimited Sport
Jeep Wrangler 2011 70th Anniversary
Jeep Wrangler 2011 Unlimited 70th Anniversary
Jeep Wrangler 2012, 2015 Unlimited Altitude
Jeep Wrangler 2012 Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler 2014 Willys Wheeler
Jeep Wrangler 2014 Unlimited Willys Wheeler
Jeep Wrangler 2015 Unlimited Hard Rock
Jeep Wrangler 2016 75th Anniversary
Jeep Wrangler 2016, 2018 Sport S
Jeep Wrangler 2016 Unlimited 75th Anniversary
Jeep Wrangler 2016 Unlimited Black Bear
Jeep Wrangler 2016, 2018 Unlimited Sport S
Jeep Wrangler 2017 Unlimited Winter Edition
Jeep Wrangler 2017 Unlimited Smoky Mountain
Jeep Wrangler 2018 Unlimited Moab
Jeep Wrangler JK 2018 Sport S
Jeep Wrangler JK 2018 Sport
Jeep Wrangler JK 2018 Unlimited Willys Wheeler
Jeep Wrangler JK 2018 Unlimited Sahara
Jeep Wrangler JK 2018 Unlimited Rubicon
Jeep Wrangler JK 2018 Unlimited Sport
Jeep Wrangler JK 2018 Rubicon
Jeep Wrangler JK 2018 Unlimited Sport S
Jeep Wrangler JK 2018 Sahara

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Who is Motive Gear?

Motive Gear is a Midwest Truck and Auto Parts division specializing in producing high-quality drivetrain components for the automotive industry. They offer a wide range of products from differential bearing kits, ring and pinion gear sets, transmission kits and components, transfer case parts, and replacement axle shafts. Today, Motive Gear is one of the most sought-after brands when it comes to drivetrain parts.

Quality and Affordable Parts

Motive Gear provides high-quality drivetrain parts at an affordable price. All of their products are designed using the latest manufacturing equipment and goes through an extensive quality control test. It ensures that their products achieve a perfect fit, provides optimum performance and longevity.

Choice Of Champions

Their products are also used by many racers from various racing disciplines such as IHRA, NHRA, NMRA, SODA, NMCA, BITD, and NASCAR. It is a testament to the quality and performance their product provides. Their racing participation also allows the company to gather vital data that lets them improve their products further. 

Purchase Motive Gear Products At Vivid Racing

If you are planning to upgrade your drivetrain and are searching for a company that you can trust, then Motive Gear is the brand for you. Over the years, they have consistently given customers parts that they can rely on and have proven that quality parts do not always have to be expensive. To know more about Motive Gear, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that fit your specific requirement.







At Motive Gear, from inception to inspection, our parts surpass rigorous quality control tests. When you open your Motive Gear box, you can see the quality of our hard work. Our highly qualified quality control technicians are up-to-date on the latest industry innovations to ensure that the quality of our product is unsurpassed. Our parts are TOUGH. We back our Motive Gear Performance ring & pinion gear sets with a 2 year / 100,000 mile no-nonsense warranty and all other products with a 1 year / 50,000 mile warranty

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