Overview
The G2 Dana 44 4.56 Ratio Ring and Pinion, part number 2-2033-456, is a 4.56 gear set for the Dana 44 axle. It is for use with a 3.91 and up carrier.
The gears are made from computer heat treated 8620 steel, double shot peened and double lapped, and manufactured to O.E. specifications. The set is designed to hold up to oversized tires and high performance engines.
Key features
- Computer heat treated 8620 steel
- Double shot peened
- Double lapped
- Manufactured to O.E. specifications, per G2
- For use with a 3.91 and up carrier
- 10 year warranty
Carrier and gear matching
A ring and pinion has to match the carrier it runs in, and a 3.91 and up carrier is the range this set is built for. Carrier type, bearing preload and backlash all shape how the gears wear, so the carrier should be checked before the set is ordered. Confirm the housing details against the carrier before buying, since Dana 44 setups can differ in detail.
Setup is usually done by an installer who has a dial indicator, a torque wrench and gear marking compound. Backlash and tooth contact checks come first, followed by a break-in period before towing or hard use. Keep notes on the shim thickness and carrier bearing preload so the setup can be checked during later service.
Specifications
| Brand | G2 Axle and Gear |
|---|---|
| Part number | 2-2033-456 |
| UPC | 631410094008 |
| Gear ratio | 4.56 |
| Axle | Dana 44 |
| Carrier | 3.91 and up |
| Gear material | Computer heat treated 8620 steel |
| Warranty | 10 years |
Vehicle fitment
It is matched to the Dana 44 axle and a 3.91 and up carrier. Confirm your axle and carrier ratio before ordering.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Ring and pinion sets need professional setup, including backlash and tooth contact checks, and a break-in period before towing or hard use.
What’s included
One ring and pinion gear set. Not included: the carrier.
