redwolf624

was lookin for grille guards and came across this site http://www.quadratec.com lotta cool stuff but what gets me is the rear bumper for a mj would it fight like it says? http://www.quadratec.com/products/72222_8404.htm Redwolf

the only one i've heard of outta that whole list is pungo off road, and i know to google but when i google for the accessories i'm lookin for sites more like jc whitney or 4wd.com, sites like that that's what i was thinkin that way it's meant for a MJ and i haven't seen too many hitches on the sight, i've seen plans for homemade ones but that's it and as far as lifts i was thinkin maybe a 5-6" lift, Redwolf

yeah i've seen a few rear bumper threads floatin around, Redwolf

steel yard? :???: Redwolf

i know most XJ parts will work on a MJ but i'm really lookin for rear end stuff, bumper, hitch, lift, stuff like that that i don't have to drill more holes into my truck, and local 4x4 shops? lol ya haven't visited virginia beach have ya, the closest thing we have to a 4x4 shop is maybe east coast truck accessories, Redwolf

lookin at the options for modin my MJ and was wonderin where to buy accessories such as bumpers, gaurds, lifts, etc mainly lookin for exterior but interior would be interestin, Redwolf

thanks guys, it's still up in the air which one i'll switch to when i do have the money, i do a lot of just drivin on the streets but every now and then i'll tear up a field and hit a mud hole or two (no giant ruts) that's the only reason why i thought of switchin to the limited slip, Redwolf

Capsule summary: There are a couple that work differently, but most limited slips use spring-loaded clutches inside the differential to lock the two sides (axle shafts) together. When the tires have no traction, the two axles stay locked together and both rear wheels turn at the same speed. If both wheels have traction, when you go around a corner the tires generate enough torque difference to make the clutches slip, at which point the differential acts like a differential and allows the tires to rotate at different speeds. That's a limited slip -- which is what you originally said you wanted. A locker uses springs and things inside the differential to lock and unlock the two rear axle shafts. Basically, when you're coasting they unlock, and when you apply power they lock. When you run a real locker you have to learn all over again how to turn corners, because you want to go in fast enough that you can let off the power and coast around the turn. Otherwise, you'll be chirping the tires all the way through the turn. It's the opposite of a limited slip -- more power around corners when both rear wheels have traction will NOT unlock a locker -- it'll lock it up tighter. thanks pete and eagle, that helps a lot, and eagle with what ya said bout the lockers, i'll probably get a limited slip diff cause i have a bad habit of not coastin lol, Redwolf

thanks pete that helps a lot, but one more question, it the locker locks the tires when the goin gets tough, how does it know when that is? would i have to install a lever or any sensors? Redwolf

sweet, things for clearin that up guys, i was convinced i had a dana 35 c, so does that change the lockers posted above? Redwolf You DO have a Dana 35C. The 'C' does not indicate that it is a c-clip axle. (As explained above.) Most of the options for both limited-slips units, "lunchbox" lockers, and full-diff lockers are available for both the c-clip and non-c-clip versions of the Dana 35C axle. The lunchbox lockers are easier to install and don't require setting up the gears because you re-use the original differential housing, but they function as lockers, not limited slips. The handling/driving characteristics on the street are different, so if you don't understand the difference, do some homework before making a purchase. ok now i'm confused but lets see if i got this right, i do have a dana35C but it does not have the clips which means the dana35C had the option for clips or not, right? also ya just through more questions in with addin the full diff lockers, what is the difference between the lunchbox lockers and the full diff lockers? and how does replacin my opens to a lunchbox locker make it function as lockers and not a limited slip? lol ya said do homework and ya seem pretty knowledable eagle :laughin: :D Redwolf

sweet, thank yall so much, only time in feb-mar will tell if i conver to limited slip, Redwolf

sweet, things for clearin that up guys, i was convinced i had a dana 35 c, so does that change the lockers posted above? Redwolf

Nothing is custom about the axle - they were all the same. It meant that the axle was delivered from Dana to AMC or later Chrysler as an incomplete assembly, then assembled at the Jeep plant to a complete axle unit with specified gear ratios, open or Trak-Loc diffs, etc. depending on the demand. Most likely to save $$. Same thing as some of the Jeep export models designated as EXPs. They were shipped to certain countries as part assemblies then fully assembled at the host country plant. so what a minute horn, you're tellin me the C on my diff cover doesn't mean i have a dana 35C? Redwolf

thanks, that helps a lot :thumbsup: Redwolf

My sediments exactly.....lunchbox all the way :thumbsup: http://lokka.com/site/ could yall tell me more bout the drop in locker and the lunch box locker, i've heard of em cause my dad wanted to put a lunch box in his tj but i don't know enough bout em, how good would they be with a 2wd untill it gets converted? Redwolf

thanks for clearin that up eagle Which is too narrow, so it requires either aftermarket wheels or spacers, and it requires an adaptation for the u-joints. That's on top of welding on spring perches. And then you have to figure out how to rig a parking brake. It's a decent axle, but it's not exactly a bolt-in. noted thanks for the info blue budget is unknown but deffently the cheaper route and mechanical skill is bouta 5, Redwolf

thanks eagle, is there a sepcial place to buy the dana trac-lok from or can any part store get it? also bein that the dana 35 was offered in limited slip could i convert my current dana 35 c to a limited slip? Redwolf

i was thinkin bout convertin my truck to 4 wheel drive but it's too much of a cost for me right now when with gettin my taxes back next month, so i got to thinkin "let me atleast get away from my open diff" so i was wonderin what i can pull a rear axle off of and what kinda rear axle can i use with a 2.8 v6 and an AX-5 tranny, i currently have a dana 35 C with opens but i'm lookin for limited slip specially for when i do convert my MJ to 4x4, so main 2 questions, what axle would work with my 2wd set up now but also will work when i convert it to 4wd, and could a dana 35 C just be conveted to limited slip and still be good for 4wd? Redwolf

any modifications to the bumper to make it mount up? Redwolf

1. yes i'm sure, i drive a stick and my parents have had automatics since i was born, and 2. no duh is that a simple easy to get to repair? Redwolf

thanks both of yall, it'll be the last thing we work on due to just wantin to get the engine back together and have this thing start and run, Redwolf

postin this for my brother cause between me, my dad and him he can't figure out where to start, got a 89 comanche eliminator sunday (project truck) but the transmission can be shifted without pressin in the button on the shifter, its a automatic (don't know the speed) and 2wd, any ideas? like i said we haven't got a clue and also haven't attempted to look due to puttin the 4.0L back together, Redwolf

it's not rubbin, i take my mj in for an alingment friday, i'll have my buddy check it over, Redwolf

Ok....... one last thought Can you list or post a picture of the type of rims and tires you have on the front (the size of the tire and the rim)........ and do you have any lift (a picture would be great....but a complete description would help) i can post a picture tomorrow but i have goodyear wrangler 235/75/R15s on turbine aluminum rims, and no lift at all, Redwolf

went through the whole front in with wrench in hand, tighted everything i could see, jacked the truck up and put it on jack stands on the axle and the frame, did as instructed above and could not find anything hittin, could not pin point the noise the one time it happened, it's a hit or miss thing, nothin seems broken, any other ideas? Redwolf