Just installed locker

No, you'll be fine without the thrus washers... Their not ment to be used with the powertrax. For the first month, lay off the gas on tight turns... Check your gears and change your fluid after that. twisty roads are gonna throw you around a bit, and you'll notice your jeep shifting around a bit when you let off and get on the gas, but you'll love the locker. Nick

I noticed the tire squeal around corners already... I have noticed the shifting as well (took a quick trip to the parts store after installing).

I'll be wheeling it tomorrow -- nothing too hardcore, but I can't wait to test it out.

As for fluids, any idea what to use?? I went with 85w-140 (that's good for limited slips). I believe it was Valvoline. I'd have to go check to be sure... But I've heard conflicting stories on what to use.

Eric

I watched it a few times and didn't see a break.....

Although, I have to say, I can see the problems with c-clips now. Always heard people bashing them, but had never seem the guts of my diff (other than fluid changes). Now I know why....

Your friend has ABS. You don't. You have the wrong locker. The side gear sockets in your carrier are a bit too wide (you should have noticed some rotational play in the locker) and the interior of your carrier is a bit too narrow (hence no room for the required thrust washers). It fits, sort of, but it will be noisy and you will wear your carrier and locker prematurely. On the bright side, it will eventually provide the excuse you need to upgrade to an 8.8 or a 44.

Steve

Eric wrote:

According to Powertrax's website, we should be using the same locker (P/N

2311S2).

ZJ, Rear Axle, 1993-2000 (his is a 93 or 94, can't recall), Dana 35 Uses LockRight 2311 S2. TJ, Rear Axle, 1994-2000 (my TJ's a 99), Dana 35, Uses LockRight 2311 S2.

Mind you, I've seen some sites (such as that linked by Bill) that specify a difference. I wonder why a distributer would be providing something the manufacturer doesn't...

After further research it appears that the Dana 35s pre 93/94 with ABS had a different carrier than those without ABS. However, all D35s AFTER 94 have the same size carrier, regardless of whether you have ABS or not (i.e. they all have the ABS-sized carrier).

At least that's what the almighty google is telling me. ;-)

Don't be so sure about the 'all Dana 35 after 94' generalization. For instance this catalog implies that TJ still had the ABS/nonABS carrier difference and that non ABS TJs require the 2310S2:

Also note the disclaimer on the Powertrax site:

"Powertrax has attempted to make this Application Guide as accurate as possible. However, Powertrax cannot guarantee correctness. Identical model vehicles may have different axles or differentials than stated in this guide depending on original options ordered and other factors. It is advisable to check the vehicle to determine precisely which differential and axle are present."

I believe you have a non-ABS carrier.

Steve

Eric wrote:

I read that -- so how do I know if I have the right part? You go to 10 websites and half will say one thing, the other half something else. Who is right??

Sure it does. Just not with the thrust washers. Found out he bought it from a guy with a TJ that used it for a short time... have to find out if that TJ had ABS or not.

It just doesn't make sense... I've seen more separate listings for the no-slip (ABS or not) although I can't imagine what the difference would be between the no-slip and lockright.. (just seems to be the guts are different).

I am.

Steve

If you cannot install the thrust washers it needs, then it doesn't fit....

Someone else, Steve I think pointed out what you will destroy driving it like that didn't he?

It sure doesn't take long to have a rear end blow out by the way......

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Eric wrote:

Oddly enought I can't get them to respond to my email...