TJ limited slip wear out?
 

I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my son out
CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.

Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?

alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Not sure how long they last... probably depends on how often during
its lifetime it has to engage. But if looking for a replacement, (and
you still want limited slip for daily driving etc.) look into a
TrueTrac IMO (http://www.tractech.com/Products.htm#true). It's
probably the route I'll go when mine finally gives up the ghost. You'd
probably be looking at ~$360 for the unit, plus install cost.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On Thu, 20 May 2004 17:09:35 -0400, Alan <apcurtis@lucent.com> wrote:

>I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my son out
>CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.
>
>Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
>to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
>what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?
>
>alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Not sure how long they last... probably depends on how often during
its lifetime it has to engage. But if looking for a replacement, (and
you still want limited slip for daily driving etc.) look into a
TrueTrac IMO (http://www.tractech.com/Products.htm#true). It's
probably the route I'll go when mine finally gives up the ghost. You'd
probably be looking at ~$360 for the unit, plus install cost.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On Thu, 20 May 2004 17:09:35 -0400, Alan <apcurtis@lucent.com> wrote:

>I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my son out
>CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.
>
>Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
>to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
>what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?
>
>alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Not sure how long they last... probably depends on how often during
its lifetime it has to engage. But if looking for a replacement, (and
you still want limited slip for daily driving etc.) look into a
TrueTrac IMO (http://www.tractech.com/Products.htm#true). It's
probably the route I'll go when mine finally gives up the ghost. You'd
probably be looking at ~$360 for the unit, plus install cost.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On Thu, 20 May 2004 17:09:35 -0400, Alan <apcurtis@lucent.com> wrote:

>I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my son out
>CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.
>
>Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
>to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
>what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?
>
>alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Not sure how long they last... probably depends on how often during
its lifetime it has to engage. But if looking for a replacement, (and
you still want limited slip for daily driving etc.) look into a
TrueTrac IMO (http://www.tractech.com/Products.htm#true). It's
probably the route I'll go when mine finally gives up the ghost. You'd
probably be looking at ~$360 for the unit, plus install cost.

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On Thu, 20 May 2004 17:09:35 -0400, Alan <apcurtis@lucent.com> wrote:

>I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my son out
>CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.
>
>Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
>to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
>what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?
>
>alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

> >I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my
son out
> >CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good
shape.
> >
> >Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than
it used
> >to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear
out, and
> >what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it
"relimited"?
> >
> >alan
>
> Not sure how long they last... probably depends on how often during
> its lifetime it has to engage.
Ditto on that.

I vaguely remember an article in 4-Wheel and Off-Road?
some time back where they replaced the clutch discs in
a Dana Trac-Lok and I thought it was about $100 for
parts and about an hour worth of effort -
open diff cover, drain, retract axles a little,
remove carrier, pull old clutch discs, slip
in new ones, replace carrier, insert axles,
replace diff cover, refill - done.

JELo '02 TJ Sport

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

> >I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my
son out
> >CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good
shape.
> >
> >Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than
it used
> >to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear
out, and
> >what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it
"relimited"?
> >
> >alan
>
> Not sure how long they last... probably depends on how often during
> its lifetime it has to engage.
Ditto on that.

I vaguely remember an article in 4-Wheel and Off-Road?
some time back where they replaced the clutch discs in
a Dana Trac-Lok and I thought it was about $100 for
parts and about an hour worth of effort -
open diff cover, drain, retract axles a little,
remove carrier, pull old clutch discs, slip
in new ones, replace carrier, insert axles,
replace diff cover, refill - done.

JELo '02 TJ Sport

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

> >I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my
son out
> >CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good
shape.
> >
> >Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than
it used
> >to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear
out, and
> >what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it
"relimited"?
> >
> >alan
>
> Not sure how long they last... probably depends on how often during
> its lifetime it has to engage.
Ditto on that.

I vaguely remember an article in 4-Wheel and Off-Road?
some time back where they replaced the clutch discs in
a Dana Trac-Lok and I thought it was about $100 for
parts and about an hour worth of effort -
open diff cover, drain, retract axles a little,
remove carrier, pull old clutch discs, slip
in new ones, replace carrier, insert axles,
replace diff cover, refill - done.

JELo '02 TJ Sport

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

> >I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my
son out
> >CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good
shape.
> >
> >Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than
it used
> >to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear
out, and
> >what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it
"relimited"?
> >
> >alan
>
> Not sure how long they last... probably depends on how often during
> its lifetime it has to engage.
Ditto on that.

I vaguely remember an article in 4-Wheel and Off-Road?
some time back where they replaced the clutch discs in
a Dana Trac-Lok and I thought it was about $100 for
parts and about an hour worth of effort -
open diff cover, drain, retract axles a little,
remove carrier, pull old clutch discs, slip
in new ones, replace carrier, insert axles,
replace diff cover, refill - done.

JELo '02 TJ Sport

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Hi Alan,
I'd like to know where you're going to find the disks. I hear the
stealership only sell the Trac-Loc differential as a unit, same at
Summit Racing:
http://store.summitracing.com/search...lutch&x=18&y=7
I haven't tried my local jobber, though.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Alan wrote:
>
> I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my son out
> CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.
>
> Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
> to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
> what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?
>
> alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Hi Alan,
I'd like to know where you're going to find the disks. I hear the
stealership only sell the Trac-Loc differential as a unit, same at
Summit Racing:
http://store.summitracing.com/search...lutch&x=18&y=7
I haven't tried my local jobber, though.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Alan wrote:
>
> I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my son out
> CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.
>
> Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
> to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
> what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?
>
> alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Hi Alan,
I'd like to know where you're going to find the disks. I hear the
stealership only sell the Trac-Loc differential as a unit, same at
Summit Racing:
http://store.summitracing.com/search...lutch&x=18&y=7
I haven't tried my local jobber, though.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Alan wrote:
>
> I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my son out
> CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.
>
> Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
> to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
> what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?
>
> alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Hi Alan,
I'd like to know where you're going to find the disks. I hear the
stealership only sell the Trac-Loc differential as a unit, same at
Summit Racing:
http://store.summitracing.com/search...lutch&x=18&y=7
I haven't tried my local jobber, though.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Alan wrote:
>
> I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking my son out
> CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.
>
> Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
> to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
> what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?
>
> alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run "semi-limited"
until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope it's not so...



L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I hear the
> stealership only sell the Trac-Loc differential as a unit, same at
> Summit Racing:
> http://store.summitracing.com/search...lutch&x=18&y=7
> I haven't tried my local jobber, though.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run "semi-limited"
until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope it's not so...



L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I hear the
> stealership only sell the Trac-Loc differential as a unit, same at
> Summit Racing:
> http://store.summitracing.com/search...lutch&x=18&y=7
> I haven't tried my local jobber, though.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run "semi-limited"
until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope it's not so...



L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I hear the
> stealership only sell the Trac-Loc differential as a unit, same at
> Summit Racing:
> http://store.summitracing.com/search...lutch&x=18&y=7
> I haven't tried my local jobber, though.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run "semi-limited"
until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope it's not so...



L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I hear the
> stealership only sell the Trac-Loc differential as a unit, same at
> Summit Racing:
> http://store.summitracing.com/search...lutch&x=18&y=7
> I haven't tried my local jobber, though.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
turns.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Alan wrote:
>
> Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run "semi-limited"
> until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope it's not so...

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
turns.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Alan wrote:
>
> Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run "semi-limited"
> until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope it's not so...

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
turns.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Alan wrote:
>
> Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run "semi-limited"
> until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope it's not so...

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
turns.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Alan wrote:
>
> Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run "semi-limited"
> until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope it's not so...

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

http://www.4wd.com/shopwrangler/Prod...uctSKU=706352X

$69.95 plus shipping

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Alan,
> I'd like to know where you're going to find the disks. I hear the
> stealership only sell the Trac-Loc differential as a unit, same at
> Summit Racing:
> http://store.summitracing.com/search...lutch&x=18&y=7
> I haven't tried my local jobber, though.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Alan wrote:
>
>>I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking myson out
>>CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.
>>
>>Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
>>to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
>>what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?
>>
>>alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

http://www.4wd.com/shopwrangler/Prod...uctSKU=706352X

$69.95 plus shipping

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Alan,
> I'd like to know where you're going to find the disks. I hear the
> stealership only sell the Trac-Loc differential as a unit, same at
> Summit Racing:
> http://store.summitracing.com/search...lutch&x=18&y=7
> I haven't tried my local jobber, though.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Alan wrote:
>
>>I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking myson out
>>CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.
>>
>>Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
>>to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
>>what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?
>>
>>alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

http://www.4wd.com/shopwrangler/Prod...uctSKU=706352X

$69.95 plus shipping

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Alan,
> I'd like to know where you're going to find the disks. I hear the
> stealership only sell the Trac-Loc differential as a unit, same at
> Summit Racing:
> http://store.summitracing.com/search...lutch&x=18&y=7
> I haven't tried my local jobber, though.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Alan wrote:
>
>>I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking myson out
>>CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.
>>
>>Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
>>to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
>>what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?
>>
>>alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

http://www.4wd.com/shopwrangler/Prod...uctSKU=706352X

$69.95 plus shipping

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Alan,
> I'd like to know where you're going to find the disks. I hear the
> stealership only sell the Trac-Loc differential as a unit, same at
> Summit Racing:
> http://store.summitracing.com/search...lutch&x=18&y=7
> I haven't tried my local jobber, though.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Alan wrote:
>
>>I've got a '99 TJ with the limited slip D44 in the rear. I'm taking myson out
>>CO/UTAH for jeeping/mtbiking/etc and want to make sure my jeep is in good shape.
>>
>>Lately I think I've noticed that the limited slip is "less limited" than it used
>>to be. About how long does it take for the pads and what not to wear out, and
>>what am I likely to be looking at in terms of $$$ for getting it "relimited"?
>>
>>alan

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Thanks Roy, that was one of the stores I had searched and missed. I use
spools so maybe my heart wasn't in it. ;-)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Roy J wrote:
>
> http://www.4wd.com/shopwrangler/Prod...uctSKU=706352X
>
> $69.95 plus shipping

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Thanks Roy, that was one of the stores I had searched and missed. I use
spools so maybe my heart wasn't in it. ;-)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Roy J wrote:
>
> http://www.4wd.com/shopwrangler/Prod...uctSKU=706352X
>
> $69.95 plus shipping

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Thanks Roy, that was one of the stores I had searched and missed. I use
spools so maybe my heart wasn't in it. ;-)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Roy J wrote:
>
> http://www.4wd.com/shopwrangler/Prod...uctSKU=706352X
>
> $69.95 plus shipping

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Thanks Roy, that was one of the stores I had searched and missed. I use
spools so maybe my heart wasn't in it. ;-)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Roy J wrote:
>
> http://www.4wd.com/shopwrangler/Prod...uctSKU=706352X
>
> $69.95 plus shipping

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

I tested it over the weekend by jacking up one rear tire with my floor jack that
has it's own wheels. With the tire barely touching the ground I could "drive"
forward. As soon as that wheel lifted completly off however, there was not even
a hint of forward effort as the wheel just spun....

I think it's definately "open" now...

alan

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
> the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
> good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
> same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
> turns.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Alan wrote:
>
>>Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run "semi-limited"
>>until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope it's not so...

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

I tested it over the weekend by jacking up one rear tire with my floor jack that
has it's own wheels. With the tire barely touching the ground I could "drive"
forward. As soon as that wheel lifted completly off however, there was not even
a hint of forward effort as the wheel just spun....

I think it's definately "open" now...

alan

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
> the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
> good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
> same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
> turns.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Alan wrote:
>
>>Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run "semi-limited"
>>until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope it's not so...

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

I tested it over the weekend by jacking up one rear tire with my floor jack that
has it's own wheels. With the tire barely touching the ground I could "drive"
forward. As soon as that wheel lifted completly off however, there was not even
a hint of forward effort as the wheel just spun....

I think it's definately "open" now...

alan

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
> the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
> good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
> same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
> turns.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Alan wrote:
>
>>Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run "semi-limited"
>>until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope it's not so...

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

I tested it over the weekend by jacking up one rear tire with my floor jack that
has it's own wheels. With the tire barely touching the ground I could "drive"
forward. As soon as that wheel lifted completly off however, there was not even
a hint of forward effort as the wheel just spun....

I think it's definately "open" now...

alan

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
> the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
> good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
> same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
> turns.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Alan wrote:
>
>>Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run "semi-limited"
>>until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope it's not so...

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

To properly test if you have a limited slip you have to get both rear wheels
off the ground and spin either of them forward or back wards. If the
opposite tire spins in the same direction you have a limited slip, if it
spins in the opposite diorection you've got an open differential. Even
severly work limited slip clutches will still lock enough to confirm a
limited slip with this test.

(Note: If you have a Dana 35 DO NOT jack the rear end up by placing the jack
under the differential pumpkin, you can bend the axle housing if you do.)

"Alan" <apcurtis@lucent.com> wrote in message
news:c8su0f$4g1@netnews.proxy.lucent.com...
> I tested it over the weekend by jacking up one rear tire with my floor
jack that
> has it's own wheels. With the tire barely touching the ground I could
"drive"
> forward. As soon as that wheel lifted completly off however, there was
not even
> a hint of forward effort as the wheel just spun....
>
> I think it's definately "open" now...
>
> alan
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
> > the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
> > good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
> > same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
> > turns.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Alan wrote:
> >
> >>Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run
"semi-limited"
> >>until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope
it's not so...
>

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

To properly test if you have a limited slip you have to get both rear wheels
off the ground and spin either of them forward or back wards. If the
opposite tire spins in the same direction you have a limited slip, if it
spins in the opposite diorection you've got an open differential. Even
severly work limited slip clutches will still lock enough to confirm a
limited slip with this test.

(Note: If you have a Dana 35 DO NOT jack the rear end up by placing the jack
under the differential pumpkin, you can bend the axle housing if you do.)

"Alan" <apcurtis@lucent.com> wrote in message
news:c8su0f$4g1@netnews.proxy.lucent.com...
> I tested it over the weekend by jacking up one rear tire with my floor
jack that
> has it's own wheels. With the tire barely touching the ground I could
"drive"
> forward. As soon as that wheel lifted completly off however, there was
not even
> a hint of forward effort as the wheel just spun....
>
> I think it's definately "open" now...
>
> alan
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
> > the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
> > good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
> > same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
> > turns.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Alan wrote:
> >
> >>Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run
"semi-limited"
> >>until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope
it's not so...
>

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

To properly test if you have a limited slip you have to get both rear wheels
off the ground and spin either of them forward or back wards. If the
opposite tire spins in the same direction you have a limited slip, if it
spins in the opposite diorection you've got an open differential. Even
severly work limited slip clutches will still lock enough to confirm a
limited slip with this test.

(Note: If you have a Dana 35 DO NOT jack the rear end up by placing the jack
under the differential pumpkin, you can bend the axle housing if you do.)

"Alan" <apcurtis@lucent.com> wrote in message
news:c8su0f$4g1@netnews.proxy.lucent.com...
> I tested it over the weekend by jacking up one rear tire with my floor
jack that
> has it's own wheels. With the tire barely touching the ground I could
"drive"
> forward. As soon as that wheel lifted completly off however, there was
not even
> a hint of forward effort as the wheel just spun....
>
> I think it's definately "open" now...
>
> alan
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
> > the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
> > good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
> > same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
> > turns.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Alan wrote:
> >
> >>Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run
"semi-limited"
> >>until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope
it's not so...
>

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

To properly test if you have a limited slip you have to get both rear wheels
off the ground and spin either of them forward or back wards. If the
opposite tire spins in the same direction you have a limited slip, if it
spins in the opposite diorection you've got an open differential. Even
severly work limited slip clutches will still lock enough to confirm a
limited slip with this test.

(Note: If you have a Dana 35 DO NOT jack the rear end up by placing the jack
under the differential pumpkin, you can bend the axle housing if you do.)

"Alan" <apcurtis@lucent.com> wrote in message
news:c8su0f$4g1@netnews.proxy.lucent.com...
> I tested it over the weekend by jacking up one rear tire with my floor
jack that
> has it's own wheels. With the tire barely touching the ground I could
"drive"
> forward. As soon as that wheel lifted completly off however, there was
not even
> a hint of forward effort as the wheel just spun....
>
> I think it's definately "open" now...
>
> alan
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
> > the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
> > good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
> > same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
> > turns.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Alan wrote:
> >
> >>Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run
"semi-limited"
> >>until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope
it's not so...
>

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Yes, but if you can't get it to drive off a jack stand, then he
needs something. I vote spool, front and rear, they don't have you do
pirouettes, like Jennifer's locker:
http://www.----------.com/jenjeeproll.mpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Jerry McG wrote:
>
> To properly test if you have a limited slip you have to get both rear wheels
> off the ground and spin either of them forward or back wards. If the
> opposite tire spins in the same direction you have a limited slip, if it
> spins in the opposite diorection you've got an open differential. Even
> severly work limited slip clutches will still lock enough to confirm a
> limited slip with this test.
>
> (Note: If you have a Dana 35 DO NOT jack the rear end up by placing the jack
> under the differential pumpkin, you can bend the axle housing if you do.)
>
> "Alan" <apcurtis@lucent.com> wrote in message
> news:c8su0f$4g1@netnews.proxy.lucent.com...
> > I tested it over the weekend by jacking up one rear tire with my floor
> jack that
> > has it's own wheels. With the tire barely touching the ground I could
> "drive"
> > forward. As soon as that wheel lifted completly off however, there was
> not even
> > a hint of forward effort as the wheel just spun....
> >
> > I think it's definately "open" now...
> >
> > alan
> >
> > L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > > I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
> > > the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
> > > good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
> > > same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
> > > turns.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > Alan wrote:
> > >
> > >>Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run
> "semi-limited"
> > >>until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope
> it's not so...
> >

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Yes, but if you can't get it to drive off a jack stand, then he
needs something. I vote spool, front and rear, they don't have you do
pirouettes, like Jennifer's locker:
http://www.----------.com/jenjeeproll.mpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Jerry McG wrote:
>
> To properly test if you have a limited slip you have to get both rear wheels
> off the ground and spin either of them forward or back wards. If the
> opposite tire spins in the same direction you have a limited slip, if it
> spins in the opposite diorection you've got an open differential. Even
> severly work limited slip clutches will still lock enough to confirm a
> limited slip with this test.
>
> (Note: If you have a Dana 35 DO NOT jack the rear end up by placing the jack
> under the differential pumpkin, you can bend the axle housing if you do.)
>
> "Alan" <apcurtis@lucent.com> wrote in message
> news:c8su0f$4g1@netnews.proxy.lucent.com...
> > I tested it over the weekend by jacking up one rear tire with my floor
> jack that
> > has it's own wheels. With the tire barely touching the ground I could
> "drive"
> > forward. As soon as that wheel lifted completly off however, there was
> not even
> > a hint of forward effort as the wheel just spun....
> >
> > I think it's definately "open" now...
> >
> > alan
> >
> > L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > > I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
> > > the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
> > > good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
> > > same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
> > > turns.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > Alan wrote:
> > >
> > >>Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run
> "semi-limited"
> > >>until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope
> it's not so...
> >

Re: TJ limited slip wear out?
 

Yes, but if you can't get it to drive off a jack stand, then he
needs something. I vote spool, front and rear, they don't have you do
pirouettes, like Jennifer's locker:
http://www.----------.com/jenjeeproll.mpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Jerry McG wrote:
>
> To properly test if you have a limited slip you have to get both rear wheels
> off the ground and spin either of them forward or back wards. If the
> opposite tire spins in the same direction you have a limited slip, if it
> spins in the opposite diorection you've got an open differential. Even
> severly work limited slip clutches will still lock enough to confirm a
> limited slip with this test.
>
> (Note: If you have a Dana 35 DO NOT jack the rear end up by placing the jack
> under the differential pumpkin, you can bend the axle housing if you do.)
>
> "Alan" <apcurtis@lucent.com> wrote in message
> news:c8su0f$4g1@netnews.proxy.lucent.com...
> > I tested it over the weekend by jacking up one rear tire with my floor
> jack that
> > has it's own wheels. With the tire barely touching the ground I could
> "drive"
> > forward. As soon as that wheel lifted completly off however, there was
> not even
> > a hint of forward effort as the wheel just spun....
> >
> > I think it's definately "open" now...
> >
> > alan
> >
> > L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > > I think not to worry, I ran a Dana 44 limited slip that came with
> > > the Jeep for '68 for ten years, and as far as I know it was working as
> > > good as it ever did. Of course I made sure the tires were always the
> > > same size a pressure. and didn't act like a squirrel pealing out around
> > > turns.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > Alan wrote:
> > >
> > >>Yikes. If it turns into that path, then I guess I'll just run
> "semi-limited"
> > >>until I can ARB it and go 4.10s. But that might be a while so I hope
> it's not so...
> >