2001 2WD Limit Slip Conversion?
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2001 2WD Limit Slip Conversion?
Hello All,
Couple years ago I bought a 2WD XJ telling myself, "you never wheel so you'll never need 4WD". A few months later I road tripped it up to NM in the winter and wished I had reconsidered after watching my one tire spin on an uphill climb during a light snow. Yesterday I got back from another trip where I wished I had a little more traction.
I'm still not convinced I need 4wd and I really love my Jeep. Does anyone know of a current thread that has a LSD conversion for a 2WD 2001 XJ Sport? or maybe someone has an idea on how to do this? I'd like to keep the same gearing ratio as I have been enjoying my 21 MPG on the highway.
Thanks for your help and hope to hear from you guys soon.
-Mike
Couple years ago I bought a 2WD XJ telling myself, "you never wheel so you'll never need 4WD". A few months later I road tripped it up to NM in the winter and wished I had reconsidered after watching my one tire spin on an uphill climb during a light snow. Yesterday I got back from another trip where I wished I had a little more traction.
I'm still not convinced I need 4wd and I really love my Jeep. Does anyone know of a current thread that has a LSD conversion for a 2WD 2001 XJ Sport? or maybe someone has an idea on how to do this? I'd like to keep the same gearing ratio as I have been enjoying my 21 MPG on the highway.
Thanks for your help and hope to hear from you guys soon.
-Mike
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Thanks for the advice guys. Are the Lockrite lockers autolockers or full lockers? I'm trying to get something that will be ok for highway use. Also, I'm a little confused about what differential I have. Originally I thought I had a Dana 35 but looking at the Powertrax rite it says it's a Chrysler 8.25":
http://www.powertrax.com/powertrax/jeep1ns.pdf
Sorry about all the questions. I'm pretty new to differentials at this point but want to learn .
http://www.powertrax.com/powertrax/jeep1ns.pdf
Sorry about all the questions. I'm pretty new to differentials at this point but want to learn .
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PowerTrax No-Slip auto locker, no ratcheting/clicking noise in turns, git 'er done, in your driveway, in a couple hours. Keep the light weight and simplicity of your 4X2.
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