new rear diff, possible?
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Re: new rear diff, possible?
I'm no metallurgist, but the housing sure looks like cast iron and not
aluminum. Of course, this is based solely on external appearance. :)
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:c63Td.19737$Tt.3901@fed1read05...
> Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
> cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
> or much else inside the axle will fit.
>
aluminum. Of course, this is based solely on external appearance. :)
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:c63Td.19737$Tt.3901@fed1read05...
> Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
> cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
> or much else inside the axle will fit.
>
Guest
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Re: new rear diff, possible?
I'm no metallurgist, but the housing sure looks like cast iron and not
aluminum. Of course, this is based solely on external appearance. :)
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:c63Td.19737$Tt.3901@fed1read05...
> Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
> cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
> or much else inside the axle will fit.
>
aluminum. Of course, this is based solely on external appearance. :)
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:c63Td.19737$Tt.3901@fed1read05...
> Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
> cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
> or much else inside the axle will fit.
>
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Re: new rear diff, possible?
I've checked several dealers in the area, and I get a different answer from
each one. Some say yes it can be done, others say no.
Seems like it should work, as I said, the vari-lok was an option for my
model year and style of grand cherokee, so I'm assuming they can just swap
out the diff gears. Of course, I'm no mechanic, so I probably make it sound
easier than it really is.
Cost is the next thing, as you mentioned, I'm sure a dealer would charge BIG
bucks to perform such a swap..... I'll call around a few other dealers out
of town and see what happens.
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:383pphF5kl3slU2@individual.net...
> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no problem.
>
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/varilok.jpg
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/tcases.htm
>
> I'm guessing your dealer will want thousands just to do the rear.
>
> Unless you confirm the warranty thing, you might be better of with
> something like a TrueTrac:
>
> http://www.4wdworld.com.au/products/detroit/detroit.htm
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> Grand Jeep wrote:
> > Currently have stock 04 JGC with Quadra-Trac-II
> > Rear end is a Dana44, traditional "open diff".
> >
> > Anyone know if I could install a limited-slip diff in it's place?
(looking
> > for the same system that comes with Quadra-Drive equipped jeeps, so I
can
> > keep what's left of my warranty)
> > Can a the vari-lock limited slip diff directly replace my stock D44 open
> > diff?
each one. Some say yes it can be done, others say no.
Seems like it should work, as I said, the vari-lok was an option for my
model year and style of grand cherokee, so I'm assuming they can just swap
out the diff gears. Of course, I'm no mechanic, so I probably make it sound
easier than it really is.
Cost is the next thing, as you mentioned, I'm sure a dealer would charge BIG
bucks to perform such a swap..... I'll call around a few other dealers out
of town and see what happens.
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:383pphF5kl3slU2@individual.net...
> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no problem.
>
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/varilok.jpg
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/tcases.htm
>
> I'm guessing your dealer will want thousands just to do the rear.
>
> Unless you confirm the warranty thing, you might be better of with
> something like a TrueTrac:
>
> http://www.4wdworld.com.au/products/detroit/detroit.htm
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> Grand Jeep wrote:
> > Currently have stock 04 JGC with Quadra-Trac-II
> > Rear end is a Dana44, traditional "open diff".
> >
> > Anyone know if I could install a limited-slip diff in it's place?
(looking
> > for the same system that comes with Quadra-Drive equipped jeeps, so I
can
> > keep what's left of my warranty)
> > Can a the vari-lock limited slip diff directly replace my stock D44 open
> > diff?
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Re: new rear diff, possible?
I've checked several dealers in the area, and I get a different answer from
each one. Some say yes it can be done, others say no.
Seems like it should work, as I said, the vari-lok was an option for my
model year and style of grand cherokee, so I'm assuming they can just swap
out the diff gears. Of course, I'm no mechanic, so I probably make it sound
easier than it really is.
Cost is the next thing, as you mentioned, I'm sure a dealer would charge BIG
bucks to perform such a swap..... I'll call around a few other dealers out
of town and see what happens.
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:383pphF5kl3slU2@individual.net...
> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no problem.
>
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/varilok.jpg
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/tcases.htm
>
> I'm guessing your dealer will want thousands just to do the rear.
>
> Unless you confirm the warranty thing, you might be better of with
> something like a TrueTrac:
>
> http://www.4wdworld.com.au/products/detroit/detroit.htm
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> Grand Jeep wrote:
> > Currently have stock 04 JGC with Quadra-Trac-II
> > Rear end is a Dana44, traditional "open diff".
> >
> > Anyone know if I could install a limited-slip diff in it's place?
(looking
> > for the same system that comes with Quadra-Drive equipped jeeps, so I
can
> > keep what's left of my warranty)
> > Can a the vari-lock limited slip diff directly replace my stock D44 open
> > diff?
each one. Some say yes it can be done, others say no.
Seems like it should work, as I said, the vari-lok was an option for my
model year and style of grand cherokee, so I'm assuming they can just swap
out the diff gears. Of course, I'm no mechanic, so I probably make it sound
easier than it really is.
Cost is the next thing, as you mentioned, I'm sure a dealer would charge BIG
bucks to perform such a swap..... I'll call around a few other dealers out
of town and see what happens.
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:383pphF5kl3slU2@individual.net...
> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no problem.
>
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/varilok.jpg
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/tcases.htm
>
> I'm guessing your dealer will want thousands just to do the rear.
>
> Unless you confirm the warranty thing, you might be better of with
> something like a TrueTrac:
>
> http://www.4wdworld.com.au/products/detroit/detroit.htm
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> Grand Jeep wrote:
> > Currently have stock 04 JGC with Quadra-Trac-II
> > Rear end is a Dana44, traditional "open diff".
> >
> > Anyone know if I could install a limited-slip diff in it's place?
(looking
> > for the same system that comes with Quadra-Drive equipped jeeps, so I
can
> > keep what's left of my warranty)
> > Can a the vari-lock limited slip diff directly replace my stock D44 open
> > diff?
Guest
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Re: new rear diff, possible?
I've checked several dealers in the area, and I get a different answer from
each one. Some say yes it can be done, others say no.
Seems like it should work, as I said, the vari-lok was an option for my
model year and style of grand cherokee, so I'm assuming they can just swap
out the diff gears. Of course, I'm no mechanic, so I probably make it sound
easier than it really is.
Cost is the next thing, as you mentioned, I'm sure a dealer would charge BIG
bucks to perform such a swap..... I'll call around a few other dealers out
of town and see what happens.
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:383pphF5kl3slU2@individual.net...
> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no problem.
>
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/varilok.jpg
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/tcases.htm
>
> I'm guessing your dealer will want thousands just to do the rear.
>
> Unless you confirm the warranty thing, you might be better of with
> something like a TrueTrac:
>
> http://www.4wdworld.com.au/products/detroit/detroit.htm
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> Grand Jeep wrote:
> > Currently have stock 04 JGC with Quadra-Trac-II
> > Rear end is a Dana44, traditional "open diff".
> >
> > Anyone know if I could install a limited-slip diff in it's place?
(looking
> > for the same system that comes with Quadra-Drive equipped jeeps, so I
can
> > keep what's left of my warranty)
> > Can a the vari-lock limited slip diff directly replace my stock D44 open
> > diff?
each one. Some say yes it can be done, others say no.
Seems like it should work, as I said, the vari-lok was an option for my
model year and style of grand cherokee, so I'm assuming they can just swap
out the diff gears. Of course, I'm no mechanic, so I probably make it sound
easier than it really is.
Cost is the next thing, as you mentioned, I'm sure a dealer would charge BIG
bucks to perform such a swap..... I'll call around a few other dealers out
of town and see what happens.
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:383pphF5kl3slU2@individual.net...
> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no problem.
>
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/varilok.jpg
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/tcases.htm
>
> I'm guessing your dealer will want thousands just to do the rear.
>
> Unless you confirm the warranty thing, you might be better of with
> something like a TrueTrac:
>
> http://www.4wdworld.com.au/products/detroit/detroit.htm
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> Grand Jeep wrote:
> > Currently have stock 04 JGC with Quadra-Trac-II
> > Rear end is a Dana44, traditional "open diff".
> >
> > Anyone know if I could install a limited-slip diff in it's place?
(looking
> > for the same system that comes with Quadra-Drive equipped jeeps, so I
can
> > keep what's left of my warranty)
> > Can a the vari-lock limited slip diff directly replace my stock D44 open
> > diff?
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Re: new rear diff, possible?
Ah yes, the Detroit TrueTrac is not available for the 226 RBA (rear bar
aluminum) Dana 44. My err.
I do believe however, that unless Quadra-Drive Grands are now coming
with iron 44s, the Vari-Lok would be compatible with the OP's Grand.
Tracklock is another OEM option for a limited slip in the aluminum 44.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
> cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
> or much else inside the axle will fit.
>
> Steve wrote:
>
>> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
>> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no
>> problem.
aluminum) Dana 44. My err.
I do believe however, that unless Quadra-Drive Grands are now coming
with iron 44s, the Vari-Lok would be compatible with the OP's Grand.
Tracklock is another OEM option for a limited slip in the aluminum 44.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
> cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
> or much else inside the axle will fit.
>
> Steve wrote:
>
>> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
>> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no
>> problem.
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: new rear diff, possible?
Ah yes, the Detroit TrueTrac is not available for the 226 RBA (rear bar
aluminum) Dana 44. My err.
I do believe however, that unless Quadra-Drive Grands are now coming
with iron 44s, the Vari-Lok would be compatible with the OP's Grand.
Tracklock is another OEM option for a limited slip in the aluminum 44.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
> cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
> or much else inside the axle will fit.
>
> Steve wrote:
>
>> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
>> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no
>> problem.
aluminum) Dana 44. My err.
I do believe however, that unless Quadra-Drive Grands are now coming
with iron 44s, the Vari-Lok would be compatible with the OP's Grand.
Tracklock is another OEM option for a limited slip in the aluminum 44.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
> cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
> or much else inside the axle will fit.
>
> Steve wrote:
>
>> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
>> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no
>> problem.
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: new rear diff, possible?
Ah yes, the Detroit TrueTrac is not available for the 226 RBA (rear bar
aluminum) Dana 44. My err.
I do believe however, that unless Quadra-Drive Grands are now coming
with iron 44s, the Vari-Lok would be compatible with the OP's Grand.
Tracklock is another OEM option for a limited slip in the aluminum 44.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
> cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
> or much else inside the axle will fit.
>
> Steve wrote:
>
>> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
>> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no
>> problem.
aluminum) Dana 44. My err.
I do believe however, that unless Quadra-Drive Grands are now coming
with iron 44s, the Vari-Lok would be compatible with the OP's Grand.
Tracklock is another OEM option for a limited slip in the aluminum 44.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
> cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
> or much else inside the axle will fit.
>
> Steve wrote:
>
>> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
>> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no
>> problem.
Guest
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Re: new rear diff, possible?
Scratch the surface to see.
http://jeep.avtograd.ru/Grand_Cherok.../Dana44_crack/
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Grand Jeep wrote:
> I'm no metallurgist, but the housing sure looks like cast iron and not
> aluminum. Of course, this is based solely on external appearance. :)
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:c63Td.19737$Tt.3901@fed1read05...
>
>>Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
>>cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
>>or much else inside the axle will fit.
http://jeep.avtograd.ru/Grand_Cherok.../Dana44_crack/
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Grand Jeep wrote:
> I'm no metallurgist, but the housing sure looks like cast iron and not
> aluminum. Of course, this is based solely on external appearance. :)
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:c63Td.19737$Tt.3901@fed1read05...
>
>>Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
>>cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
>>or much else inside the axle will fit.
Guest
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Re: new rear diff, possible?
Scratch the surface to see.
http://jeep.avtograd.ru/Grand_Cherok.../Dana44_crack/
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Grand Jeep wrote:
> I'm no metallurgist, but the housing sure looks like cast iron and not
> aluminum. Of course, this is based solely on external appearance. :)
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:c63Td.19737$Tt.3901@fed1read05...
>
>>Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
>>cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
>>or much else inside the axle will fit.
http://jeep.avtograd.ru/Grand_Cherok.../Dana44_crack/
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Grand Jeep wrote:
> I'm no metallurgist, but the housing sure looks like cast iron and not
> aluminum. Of course, this is based solely on external appearance. :)
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:c63Td.19737$Tt.3901@fed1read05...
>
>>Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
>>cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
>>or much else inside the axle will fit.
