smokeyyank
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- Littleton, Crawlarado
You're putting evil thoughts in my head.....:laugh3:
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What traction device should I use...
- Thread starter smokeyyank
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You're putting evil thoughts in my head.....:laugh3:
- Location
- Thornton, CO
Trutracs front and rear, they were dreamy in my DD/Wheeler '99 XJ, D30/D44. Did pretty good offroad and were awesome in the snow. For the handful of times a year that I planned to wheel the lifted tire issue wasn't enough of a concern to go with something else. Eventually went to a ARB in the rear when I built up a bling 44 and years later went to an ARB in the 30 as well. But I never regretted getting the TT's.
MoparManiac
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- Amherst, NH
Full case locker up front for strength in a D30...it's the weakest link.
I had a powertrax no-slip in a rear D44 I had in an XJ years ago. Just like a lunchbox locker, except it was dead quiet. Never heard a ratcheting sound from it at all.
I had a powertrax no-slip in a rear D44 I had in an XJ years ago. Just like a lunchbox locker, except it was dead quiet. Never heard a ratcheting sound from it at all.
trippled
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- Location
- colorado springs, co
I did that. Found at local u pulland pay complete for $100. But the factory limited slip is pretty much worthless imo, unless both tires are on ice.
- Location
- Hartsville, South Carolina
You rebuild it and add a clutch disk. Tightens it up nicely.
Green XJ Jeep
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- Location
- Spanaway Wa
The problem with the lsd is they usually have clutches that wear out. Most of the time they can be rebuilt.
Selling the 8.25 and going 8.8 with a lsd will give the op a stronger axle with better gears and a traction control device installed giving him more money for a much better locker than a lunch box locker for the d30 The 8.8 can then be improved when funds allow
smokeyyank
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- Littleton, Crawlarado
On my XJ I had the 8.8 with factory LSD. For the most part worked fine and with the exception of the gears was an awesome setup. Ideally, I would have wanted another 8.8 for the MJ but the 8.25 just happened. I don't disagree the 8.8 will be stronger and have more options. More than likely will probably go with a full case locker in the front. Would rather a axle stub be the fuse the a R/P or locker.
Rod Knee
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- Grand Jct., CO
To the OP, if you have the NP242 tcase and would like to maintain use of full-time 4wd, then you should go with a Detroit true trac up front. I live in ice and snow country and would not compromise my full time. I have a Detroit locker in the rear. If I were to do it again I would really consider true trac both front and rear since I anticipate mostly moderate/scenic wheeling in my future. And...there are no clutches in the true trac to wear out.
Nealio240z
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- Redding, CA
Thats exactly what I did. I had detroit tru-trac front and rear for about 2 years. Got a good deal on a detroit locker for the rear and love the combo. I just WORKS
smokeyyank
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- Littleton, Crawlarado
Just running a 231, thanks for the info.
- Location
- Southern Maryland
Tru Trac rear and selectable front
smokeyyank
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- Location
- Littleton, Crawlarado
Would like sekectables but dont think budget will allow.
- Location
- Southern Maryland
Tru Trac is expensive too
See if you can afford an OX or similar for the front. They are available with bicycle cable manual activator, quite a bit simpler than electric or air solenoid. I think you can upgrade the Ox to electric or air later so not locked into it.
See if you can afford an OX or similar for the front. They are available with bicycle cable manual activator, quite a bit simpler than electric or air solenoid. I think you can upgrade the Ox to electric or air later so not locked into it.
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- Thornton, CO
Maybe compared to a lunch box. TT's are 40%-50% the cost of a selectable. He can spend $1,000 and pick up TT's F/R for his rig or double that and get something selectable.
Green XJ Jeep
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- Spanaway Wa
You can pick up tru tracs for 400 all day long and if your smart you can get then for under 400. Try finding a selectable for under 800.
Best bang for hour buck is going to be tru trac rear, and because you are replacing the carrier anyhow detroit up front.
smokeyyank
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- Littleton, Crawlarado
Thinking more than likely going tru trac or detriot lockers. I like the cost option of lunchbox lockers but by the time I pay for new carries think a trutrac will be the best bet. I remembered the other day both carriers will need to be swapped, 3.07 in the 8.25. I'll keep trolling through CL in hopes to find one if not just going to save my pennies until big sales happen. Also thinking I'm going to go with a WJ swap on the 30...
- Location
- WA state
C8.25 does not need carrier change.
The_Punisher
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- Location
- Kodiak, AK
anyone mention this is for an MJ? bit more wheelbase than an XJ.....might be more forgiving to some of the quirks associated with various traction devices (such as a rear auto locker)
smokeyyank
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- Location
- Littleton, Crawlarado
I thought you could only go up 2 ratios? Will be going to 4.56.
Green XJ Jeep
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- Location
- Spanaway Wa
Nope you can go up to 4.88 maybe more but I don't know of anyone running anything steeper than 4.88's
