LSD?? or locked??
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LSD?? or locked??
This is a Limited slip differential right?? (pictured below). Its how it looks inside my rear diff on my 1998 xj's rear axle (factory dana 35). Some helpfull forum members in the chat section gave me a couple of tests to do..
1.jack up one side and try to turn the wheel.. if it doesnt turn then its prob an LSD. mine wouldnt turn.
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2.jack whole back end and turn one of the wheels. if the other wheel turns in same direction then you prob have an LSD. mine turned in the same direction.
also told that if the gears look enclosed then thats another sign of an LSD. However, searching google I found some pics of a locked diff, and they looked a LOT like mine...
Sorry if this seems like a dumb question to you jeep veterns out there.. Im still learning, and i just want to really know my cherokee, and know for sure what its got running back there!.
All opinions very welcome..
1.jack up one side and try to turn the wheel.. if it doesnt turn then its prob an LSD. mine wouldnt turn.
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2.jack whole back end and turn one of the wheels. if the other wheel turns in same direction then you prob have an LSD. mine turned in the same direction.
also told that if the gears look enclosed then thats another sign of an LSD. However, searching google I found some pics of a locked diff, and they looked a LOT like mine...
Sorry if this seems like a dumb question to you jeep veterns out there.. Im still learning, and i just want to really know my cherokee, and know for sure what its got running back there!.
All opinions very welcome..
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from what i have seen lockers will be completely enclosed where you can see the smaller gears, and a lsd will have clutches and springs in that open area, i am no mechanic but from what i have been looking at for my jeep that is what i have seen
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yup...definitely an open diff...with a dana 35 that is not really a bad thing though because it is not a very strong axle and limited slip is a traction increasing form of differential. Better tire traction equals more force on the axle, which is hard for a dana 35 when taken offroad or driven hard on street. Just a little info for ya hth
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This should help:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f59/8...-slip-1037247/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f59/8...-slip-1037247/
or something like that with a variation of springs and or clutches
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We've got pics of both open and lsd carriers/diffs so I'll through in a pick of a lunchbox locker installed in a 8.25" open carrier.
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nice pic djb!... interesting to see.
Im now pretty sure I have an open diff... but when I try the wheel turning tests it behaves like a lsd.. mabye got something jamming back there??.. I'll look into it further and let you all know what the outcome is - thanks for all the advice and opinions guys.
Im now pretty sure I have an open diff... but when I try the wheel turning tests it behaves like a lsd.. mabye got something jamming back there??.. I'll look into it further and let you all know what the outcome is - thanks for all the advice and opinions guys.
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Best way to know if its a lsd is to find a dirt road, mash the pedal and let some dirt fly. If it leaves 1 tire trail, open, if it leaves 2 tire trails, lsd.
I think every d35 ive seen and had was lsd, I'm saying lsd cause ive never seen an open d35 before. Some work better than others depending on wear. Still isnt worth more than its weight in scrap.
I think every d35 ive seen and had was lsd, I'm saying lsd cause ive never seen an open d35 before. Some work better than others depending on wear. Still isnt worth more than its weight in scrap.
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Originally Posted by TheJerm
Best way to know if its a lsd is to find a dirt road, mash the pedal and let some dirt fly. If it leaves 1 tire trail, open, if it leaves 2 tire trails, lsd.
I think every d35 ive seen and had was lsd, I'm saying lsd cause ive never seen an open d35 before. Some work better than others depending on wear. Still isnt worth more than its weight in scrap.
I think every d35 ive seen and had was lsd, I'm saying lsd cause ive never seen an open d35 before. Some work better than others depending on wear. Still isnt worth more than its weight in scrap.
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Originally Posted by TheJerm
I guess if you dont know the difference between one wheel wonders and lsd's. but yes you can jack it up and whatnot but its not as fun