Locking rear differential
- Thread starter goldot
- Start date
1058910
I think the 86's had the Dana 44 rear end but don't quote me on that. Heres a list of specifics. Page title:Axle Specs[addsig]
I think the 86's had the Dana 44 rear end but don't quote me on that. Heres a list of specifics. Page title:Axle Specs[addsig]
1059144
Thanks JP89 and farright. I just checked and dang mine appears to be the amc20. Is it too much trouble(and money) to install a locker? My cj does OK offroad, but I have got good and stuck a couple of times. I have been looking at the 'Powertrax no slip traction system' in the Quadratec catalog. What is my best option in your opinion? mud spattered and proud! goldot... :-? [addsig]
Thanks JP89 and farright. I just checked and dang mine appears to be the amc20. Is it too much trouble(and money) to install a locker? My cj does OK offroad, but I have got good and stuck a couple of times. I have been looking at the 'Powertrax no slip traction system' in the Quadratec catalog. What is my best option in your opinion? mud spattered and proud! goldot... :-? [addsig]
1059151
first of all dont drop in a locker w/o 1 piece shafts in an amc 20. second there are lockers that replace your whole carrier like a detroit, and other thats go inside your current carrier.... the ones that replace your whole carrier are more expensive, but alot stronger[addsig]
first of all dont drop in a locker w/o 1 piece shafts in an amc 20. second there are lockers that replace your whole carrier like a detroit, and other thats go inside your current carrier.... the ones that replace your whole carrier are more expensive, but alot stronger[addsig]
randalmiles
New member
1059269
I have an 84 CJ and had the same problems you mention. Great off roading but I have gotten stuck really bad some times. So I bit the bullet and went with the Ox Locker in my AMC 20 rear and haven't been disappointed. I have the comfort of an open differential around town, and the security of a locker off road. No clicking noises.
84 CJ I-6
TFI upgrade
Nutter Bypass
3.54's
BFG's 31" 10.5R
3 Core Radiator with six blade fan
Keyless entry with Alarm
Detroit Locker in front
Ox Locker in rear
Superior one-piece rear axle
"If it ain't broke, buy a new part"
Thanks to all, I have learned so much reading your posts.
[addsig]
I have an 84 CJ and had the same problems you mention. Great off roading but I have gotten stuck really bad some times. So I bit the bullet and went with the Ox Locker in my AMC 20 rear and haven't been disappointed. I have the comfort of an open differential around town, and the security of a locker off road. No clicking noises.
84 CJ I-6
TFI upgrade
Nutter Bypass
3.54's
BFG's 31" 10.5R
3 Core Radiator with six blade fan
Keyless entry with Alarm
Detroit Locker in front
Ox Locker in rear
Superior one-piece rear axle
"If it ain't broke, buy a new part"
Thanks to all, I have learned so much reading your posts.
[addsig]
1059295
For those who don't have lockers and want them, this is all good. But, don't expect that a locker alone in the rear will prevent you from gettin REALLY stuck again! Sure, a locker will help you get through some stuff that you'd get stuck in/on with an open, but locker can and will eventually get you stuck or into situtations you might not want to be in.
The trick in wheeling is to "know your line" I've seen people driving stock (open front & rear) jeeps in stuff that "goats would have problems on" the drivers, one, know their limitation, and two, Know what lines to take to get through.
Lockers are nice (I have them) but I learned with open differentials,
Study the terrain,look for the proper lines, (course all this is out the door when in MUD!)
[addsig]
For those who don't have lockers and want them, this is all good. But, don't expect that a locker alone in the rear will prevent you from gettin REALLY stuck again! Sure, a locker will help you get through some stuff that you'd get stuck in/on with an open, but locker can and will eventually get you stuck or into situtations you might not want to be in.
The trick in wheeling is to "know your line" I've seen people driving stock (open front & rear) jeeps in stuff that "goats would have problems on" the drivers, one, know their limitation, and two, Know what lines to take to get through.
Lockers are nice (I have them) but I learned with open differentials,
Study the terrain,look for the proper lines, (course all this is out the door when in MUD!)
[addsig]
Mxpx182lit
New member
1059313
I would go with the ARB air lockers. These are great off road and you can turn them on and off so when you are driving around town you cant tell that you have them on. The only downside to this is the $ they cost and that you have to purchase an air compressor to power them but this my friend, also has an upside. Witht he compressor you can also air up your tires after a hard day of aired dow wheeling. Good Luck with the project and Keep On Jeepin![addsig]
I would go with the ARB air lockers. These are great off road and you can turn them on and off so when you are driving around town you cant tell that you have them on. The only downside to this is the $ they cost and that you have to purchase an air compressor to power them but this my friend, also has an upside. Witht he compressor you can also air up your tires after a hard day of aired dow wheeling. Good Luck with the project and Keep On Jeepin![addsig]
