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Old 08-02-2024, 01:49 PM
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If I wanted to have my factory dana 44 with the trac lock LSD regeared to 4.56 would the diff carrier need to be upgraded and which gears would I need to order (thin or thick) thank for any advice. if it matters I have a 87 Xj with the 4.0 ad automatic trans.
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If you have 3.73 or higher currently you don't need a new carrier, lower than 3.73 then you will. What axle is in it currently?
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currently have 3.55 gears but also have the trac loc limited slip carrier. would like to keep the track loc limited slip if possible.
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You will need a new carrier to go to 4.56. You can get a full locker, 3.73 and up carrier with lunchbox locker, or get a detroit locker. Bottom line is you need a new carrier, and if your doing the back you will need to do the front unless you want to blow your TC. I have a fully built 8.8 setting in the barn waiting to go in, have to get the front built, setting on the fence if I want an E locker or ARB.
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The factory limited slip is junk, it's no loss getting rid of it, I would just go with an open carrier and put a Spartan locker in it.
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You can use a Yukon 4.56T on your current traclock. Jury is out on them for me. I have seen several that were so worn and loose I thought they were open. But on the other hand I have seen one that works quite well.
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You can use a Yukon 4.56T on your current traclock. Jury is out on them for me. I have seen several that were so worn and loose I thought they were open. But on the other hand I have seen one that works quite well.
Is that the thin or the thick gear set?
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"T" is for thick
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Originally Posted by 4.3L XJ
"T" is for thick
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