What type of axles does the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon use?

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon uses Dana 44 axles.

On the Rubicon, Dana 44 units are fitted at both the front and rear. Compared with lighter axle designs used on some standard Wrangler configurations, the Dana 44 is built with stronger components intended to handle larger tires, greater torque and demanding off-road loads.

The Rubicon’s axles are part of a broader package that includes 4.10:1 axle gearing, electronically locking Tru-Lok differentials and the Rock-Trac transfer case. Together, these features help the vehicle maintain traction and control on steep, uneven terrain.

Dana 35 and Dana 30 are common Jeep axle names and can appear in other Wrangler applications, which makes them tempting distractors. Dana 60 is stronger still and popular in heavy-duty trucks and modified off-road vehicles, but it is not the factory axle designation for the JL Rubicon.