Quadratrac
10-05-2005, 09:02 PM
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Quadratrac
A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
Carl
got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
Carl
10-05-2005, 09:34 PM
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Re: Quadratrac
Hi Carl.
I would stay away from it. Go back a little further and get a Real
Dana 20 transfer. Full Size Forms at:
http://www.ifsja.org/tech/index.shtml will be a great help.
If your friend is gluten for punishment, there is a conversion kit
to fix it: http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod-507.htm
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl wrote:
>
> A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
> got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
> the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
>
> Carl
I would stay away from it. Go back a little further and get a Real
Dana 20 transfer. Full Size Forms at:
http://www.ifsja.org/tech/index.shtml will be a great help.
If your friend is gluten for punishment, there is a conversion kit
to fix it: http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod-507.htm
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl wrote:
>
> A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
> got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
> the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
>
> Carl
10-05-2005, 09:34 PM
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Re: Quadratrac
Hi Carl.
I would stay away from it. Go back a little further and get a Real
Dana 20 transfer. Full Size Forms at:
http://www.ifsja.org/tech/index.shtml will be a great help.
If your friend is gluten for punishment, there is a conversion kit
to fix it: http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod-507.htm
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl wrote:
>
> A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
> got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
> the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
>
> Carl
I would stay away from it. Go back a little further and get a Real
Dana 20 transfer. Full Size Forms at:
http://www.ifsja.org/tech/index.shtml will be a great help.
If your friend is gluten for punishment, there is a conversion kit
to fix it: http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod-507.htm
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl wrote:
>
> A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
> got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
> the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
>
> Carl
10-05-2005, 09:34 PM
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Re: Quadratrac
Hi Carl.
I would stay away from it. Go back a little further and get a Real
Dana 20 transfer. Full Size Forms at:
http://www.ifsja.org/tech/index.shtml will be a great help.
If your friend is gluten for punishment, there is a conversion kit
to fix it: http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod-507.htm
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl wrote:
>
> A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
> got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
> the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
>
> Carl
I would stay away from it. Go back a little further and get a Real
Dana 20 transfer. Full Size Forms at:
http://www.ifsja.org/tech/index.shtml will be a great help.
If your friend is gluten for punishment, there is a conversion kit
to fix it: http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod-507.htm
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl wrote:
>
> A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
> got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
> the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
>
> Carl
10-06-2005, 03:20 AM
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Re: Quadratrac
If you find one of these vehicles, and the rust situation is manageable,
then it is probably worth buying. I have seen them, even in sunny Colorado,
for sale in the used car lots, with plywood, plastic, or nothing at all
where the floor used to be. The rear lift gate is a problem area too, as
are the quarter panels. If the body is worth saving, then in my opinion the
vehicle is probably worth saving.
Quadratrac used a special fluid, that you had to get from a reliable source.
It used a vacuum control system, that tended to give problems even when new.
I remember Consumer Reports slamming it for this. If you want to keep the
Quadratrac, it would be useful to find a reliable source of information,
manual, or mechanic who works on them locally. There was a low range
option, that would be very useful to have for wheeling. If the vehicle has
this, and the transfer case seems to work reliably, then it might be worth
keeping, at least until it starts to fail. Another option is to convert to
the gear-driven Dana 20, and put locking hubs on the front.
Buying one out of the want ads or a used car lot, and taking it off road the
very same weekend, is not likely. Restoring one to working condition is a
worthwhile goal, but I wouldn't want to have to deal with much rust.
Earle
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43447F35.BB6CD154@***.net...
> Hi Carl.
> I would stay away from it. Go back a little further and get a Real
> Dana 20 transfer. Full Size Forms at:
> http://www.ifsja.org/tech/index.shtml will be a great help.
> If your friend is gluten for punishment, there is a conversion kit
> to fix it: http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod-507.htm
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Carl wrote:
> >
> > A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently,
it's
> > got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews
on
> > the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> > probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
> >
> > Carl
then it is probably worth buying. I have seen them, even in sunny Colorado,
for sale in the used car lots, with plywood, plastic, or nothing at all
where the floor used to be. The rear lift gate is a problem area too, as
are the quarter panels. If the body is worth saving, then in my opinion the
vehicle is probably worth saving.
Quadratrac used a special fluid, that you had to get from a reliable source.
It used a vacuum control system, that tended to give problems even when new.
I remember Consumer Reports slamming it for this. If you want to keep the
Quadratrac, it would be useful to find a reliable source of information,
manual, or mechanic who works on them locally. There was a low range
option, that would be very useful to have for wheeling. If the vehicle has
this, and the transfer case seems to work reliably, then it might be worth
keeping, at least until it starts to fail. Another option is to convert to
the gear-driven Dana 20, and put locking hubs on the front.
Buying one out of the want ads or a used car lot, and taking it off road the
very same weekend, is not likely. Restoring one to working condition is a
worthwhile goal, but I wouldn't want to have to deal with much rust.
Earle
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43447F35.BB6CD154@***.net...
> Hi Carl.
> I would stay away from it. Go back a little further and get a Real
> Dana 20 transfer. Full Size Forms at:
> http://www.ifsja.org/tech/index.shtml will be a great help.
> If your friend is gluten for punishment, there is a conversion kit
> to fix it: http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod-507.htm
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Carl wrote:
> >
> > A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently,
it's
> > got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews
on
> > the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> > probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
> >
> > Carl
10-06-2005, 03:20 AM
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Re: Quadratrac
If you find one of these vehicles, and the rust situation is manageable,
then it is probably worth buying. I have seen them, even in sunny Colorado,
for sale in the used car lots, with plywood, plastic, or nothing at all
where the floor used to be. The rear lift gate is a problem area too, as
are the quarter panels. If the body is worth saving, then in my opinion the
vehicle is probably worth saving.
Quadratrac used a special fluid, that you had to get from a reliable source.
It used a vacuum control system, that tended to give problems even when new.
I remember Consumer Reports slamming it for this. If you want to keep the
Quadratrac, it would be useful to find a reliable source of information,
manual, or mechanic who works on them locally. There was a low range
option, that would be very useful to have for wheeling. If the vehicle has
this, and the transfer case seems to work reliably, then it might be worth
keeping, at least until it starts to fail. Another option is to convert to
the gear-driven Dana 20, and put locking hubs on the front.
Buying one out of the want ads or a used car lot, and taking it off road the
very same weekend, is not likely. Restoring one to working condition is a
worthwhile goal, but I wouldn't want to have to deal with much rust.
Earle
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43447F35.BB6CD154@***.net...
> Hi Carl.
> I would stay away from it. Go back a little further and get a Real
> Dana 20 transfer. Full Size Forms at:
> http://www.ifsja.org/tech/index.shtml will be a great help.
> If your friend is gluten for punishment, there is a conversion kit
> to fix it: http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod-507.htm
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Carl wrote:
> >
> > A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently,
it's
> > got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews
on
> > the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> > probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
> >
> > Carl
then it is probably worth buying. I have seen them, even in sunny Colorado,
for sale in the used car lots, with plywood, plastic, or nothing at all
where the floor used to be. The rear lift gate is a problem area too, as
are the quarter panels. If the body is worth saving, then in my opinion the
vehicle is probably worth saving.
Quadratrac used a special fluid, that you had to get from a reliable source.
It used a vacuum control system, that tended to give problems even when new.
I remember Consumer Reports slamming it for this. If you want to keep the
Quadratrac, it would be useful to find a reliable source of information,
manual, or mechanic who works on them locally. There was a low range
option, that would be very useful to have for wheeling. If the vehicle has
this, and the transfer case seems to work reliably, then it might be worth
keeping, at least until it starts to fail. Another option is to convert to
the gear-driven Dana 20, and put locking hubs on the front.
Buying one out of the want ads or a used car lot, and taking it off road the
very same weekend, is not likely. Restoring one to working condition is a
worthwhile goal, but I wouldn't want to have to deal with much rust.
Earle
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43447F35.BB6CD154@***.net...
> Hi Carl.
> I would stay away from it. Go back a little further and get a Real
> Dana 20 transfer. Full Size Forms at:
> http://www.ifsja.org/tech/index.shtml will be a great help.
> If your friend is gluten for punishment, there is a conversion kit
> to fix it: http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod-507.htm
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Carl wrote:
> >
> > A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently,
it's
> > got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews
on
> > the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> > probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
> >
> > Carl
10-06-2005, 03:20 AM
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Re: Quadratrac
If you find one of these vehicles, and the rust situation is manageable,
then it is probably worth buying. I have seen them, even in sunny Colorado,
for sale in the used car lots, with plywood, plastic, or nothing at all
where the floor used to be. The rear lift gate is a problem area too, as
are the quarter panels. If the body is worth saving, then in my opinion the
vehicle is probably worth saving.
Quadratrac used a special fluid, that you had to get from a reliable source.
It used a vacuum control system, that tended to give problems even when new.
I remember Consumer Reports slamming it for this. If you want to keep the
Quadratrac, it would be useful to find a reliable source of information,
manual, or mechanic who works on them locally. There was a low range
option, that would be very useful to have for wheeling. If the vehicle has
this, and the transfer case seems to work reliably, then it might be worth
keeping, at least until it starts to fail. Another option is to convert to
the gear-driven Dana 20, and put locking hubs on the front.
Buying one out of the want ads or a used car lot, and taking it off road the
very same weekend, is not likely. Restoring one to working condition is a
worthwhile goal, but I wouldn't want to have to deal with much rust.
Earle
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43447F35.BB6CD154@***.net...
> Hi Carl.
> I would stay away from it. Go back a little further and get a Real
> Dana 20 transfer. Full Size Forms at:
> http://www.ifsja.org/tech/index.shtml will be a great help.
> If your friend is gluten for punishment, there is a conversion kit
> to fix it: http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod-507.htm
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Carl wrote:
> >
> > A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently,
it's
> > got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews
on
> > the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> > probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
> >
> > Carl
then it is probably worth buying. I have seen them, even in sunny Colorado,
for sale in the used car lots, with plywood, plastic, or nothing at all
where the floor used to be. The rear lift gate is a problem area too, as
are the quarter panels. If the body is worth saving, then in my opinion the
vehicle is probably worth saving.
Quadratrac used a special fluid, that you had to get from a reliable source.
It used a vacuum control system, that tended to give problems even when new.
I remember Consumer Reports slamming it for this. If you want to keep the
Quadratrac, it would be useful to find a reliable source of information,
manual, or mechanic who works on them locally. There was a low range
option, that would be very useful to have for wheeling. If the vehicle has
this, and the transfer case seems to work reliably, then it might be worth
keeping, at least until it starts to fail. Another option is to convert to
the gear-driven Dana 20, and put locking hubs on the front.
Buying one out of the want ads or a used car lot, and taking it off road the
very same weekend, is not likely. Restoring one to working condition is a
worthwhile goal, but I wouldn't want to have to deal with much rust.
Earle
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:43447F35.BB6CD154@***.net...
> Hi Carl.
> I would stay away from it. Go back a little further and get a Real
> Dana 20 transfer. Full Size Forms at:
> http://www.ifsja.org/tech/index.shtml will be a great help.
> If your friend is gluten for punishment, there is a conversion kit
> to fix it: http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/prod-507.htm
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Carl wrote:
> >
> > A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently,
it's
> > got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews
on
> > the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> > probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
> >
> > Carl
10-06-2005, 08:08 PM
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Re: Quadratrac
Word in the 1970s was that the Quadratrac, a chain-drive transfer case,
came from the factory with a crying towel. These two sites have a more
sympathetic opinion:
<URL:http://home.off-road.com/~jseries/BWQT.html>
<URL:http://www.t-r-j.com/Auto/QT/quadratrac.htm>
Carl wrote:
> A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
> got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
> the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
>
> Carl
>
>
came from the factory with a crying towel. These two sites have a more
sympathetic opinion:
<URL:http://home.off-road.com/~jseries/BWQT.html>
<URL:http://www.t-r-j.com/Auto/QT/quadratrac.htm>
Carl wrote:
> A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
> got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
> the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
>
> Carl
>
>
10-06-2005, 08:08 PM
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Re: Quadratrac
Word in the 1970s was that the Quadratrac, a chain-drive transfer case,
came from the factory with a crying towel. These two sites have a more
sympathetic opinion:
<URL:http://home.off-road.com/~jseries/BWQT.html>
<URL:http://www.t-r-j.com/Auto/QT/quadratrac.htm>
Carl wrote:
> A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
> got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
> the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
>
> Carl
>
>
came from the factory with a crying towel. These two sites have a more
sympathetic opinion:
<URL:http://home.off-road.com/~jseries/BWQT.html>
<URL:http://www.t-r-j.com/Auto/QT/quadratrac.htm>
Carl wrote:
> A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
> got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
> the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
>
> Carl
>
>
10-06-2005, 08:08 PM
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Re: Quadratrac
Word in the 1970s was that the Quadratrac, a chain-drive transfer case,
came from the factory with a crying towel. These two sites have a more
sympathetic opinion:
<URL:http://home.off-road.com/~jseries/BWQT.html>
<URL:http://www.t-r-j.com/Auto/QT/quadratrac.htm>
Carl wrote:
> A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
> got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
> the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
>
> Carl
>
>
came from the factory with a crying towel. These two sites have a more
sympathetic opinion:
<URL:http://home.off-road.com/~jseries/BWQT.html>
<URL:http://www.t-r-j.com/Auto/QT/quadratrac.htm>
Carl wrote:
> A friend is considering the purchase of a late 70's FSJ. Apparently, it's
> got full-time 4wd with the quadratrac t-case. I've heard mixed reviews on
> the quadratrac. Is this a good t-case? He does intend to wheel this rig,
> probably will never go over 33-35" tires.
>
> Carl
>
>