03 rubicon locker junk or not will it fit in my xj?

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sandblz

NAXJA Forum User

Location

idaho/califonia

• Jun 9, 2011

• #1

Hello i have a tru-loc limited slip/air locker out of an 03 jeep rubicon that was given to me. the gears on the inside are bad. is it worth fixing or are they no good. i would be trying to put it in my 87 xj with a stock dana 44. would it even work or is it a waste of time and money? thank you

 

NW-ZJ-SCOTT

TEXAS-JT-SCOTT

NAXJA Member

Location

NE Texas

• Jun 9, 2011

• #2

I might sound retarded but, i've heard the Rubicon front lockers were stronger then the rear lockers.. in any case.. An aussie or spartan is only $225..

 

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jonzer12

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Canada

• Jun 9, 2011

• #3

He has a rear unit, not a front unit. It should fit.

 

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bmsmalley

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Montgomery Texas

• Jun 9, 2011

• #4

I thought Rubicon's had matching D44? Dont most XJ's come with HPD30's, that is what my 94 has.

 

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sandblz

NAXJA Forum User

Location

idaho/califonia

• Jun 9, 2011

• #5

in 87-89 with towing package came with a d44 rear and d30 front. and the locker is out of the rear on the rubicon.

 

fasteddieyj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hanover, PA

• Jun 10, 2011

• #6

The rear TJ Rubicon lockers are not all that. They have a reputation for having the limited slip portion going out taking the rest of the unit out with it.

 

NW-ZJ-SCOTT

TEXAS-JT-SCOTT

NAXJA Member

Location

NE Texas

• Jun 10, 2011

• #7

I just remember Hearing of multiple catastrophic failures with the rear Rubicon locker, while in moab on Easter jeep safari this year..

 

256offroad

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Huntsville Alabama

• Jun 10, 2011

• #8

they arent that strong but dads wheeled his tj pretty hard on 35s with his rubi rear axle.

if it was given to you then without a doubt run it.