I know, I know. Hope he chimes in with the info, lol

 

Asia spec xj's comes with Dana 35
My xj was imported from the U.S. , also I checked that both wheels are running with same power

 

As long as you checked to make sure both tires were spinning the same direction on the 35, you have a limited slip.

 

Until u pull the diff cover, for a look see of the diff internals (and post a pic), u can not be 100% positive that it's a traction enhanced diff internally of some sort. Even open diffs can leave 2 marks on pavement/sand (under certain conditions, for a while).

 

Until u pull the diff cover, for a look see of the diff internals (and post a pic), u can't be 100% positive that it's a traction enhanced diff internally of some sort. Even open diffs can leave 2 marks on pavement/sand (under certain conditions, for a while).

FWIW, here's a C 8.25 open diff before and after being converted to a auto locker (PowerTrax No-Slip). This conversion/install takes about 2 hours and half of that is spent removing the cover, scraping the old gasket, cleaning, re-installing the cover and re-filling with gear oil.

 

Also, if your Dana 35 has a limited slip, the inside of it will look like this.

 

Open carrier on the left, limited slip on the right.

 

OP.......pop the cover off and look/see what u have.

 

The suspense is killing me, did he noggin poke yet.


OP, since the axle is new to you, regardless if its open/limited slip etc, you should open It up, clean it, inspect and close back. Fill with appropriate fluid so you know its healthy. Same with its bearings. Also, how did you check to see it was LS. Other that all Asia yadda yadda yadda. Did you lift the rear and spin the tire clockwise by hand and see what the other tire did.

 

Looks good. Eventually I need to do some lockers lol

 

Those pics r 4 1/2 years ago......still seeing 2 black marks and 1 big ol' grin in the rear view mirror today.

 

Lol oh yea I just noticed the date code

 

I'm seriously considering the PowerTrax for my C8.25 as well. How is it on the street, particularly on wet pavement when powering out of turns? My XJ is primarily a DD in the city/burbs, the the locking would be good for the beach, trails, and deep snow.

 

Our XJ is a DD on the street. The PowerTrax No-Slip is almost as invisible as a clutch type LSD.

With any traction enhanced diff on slick pavement u can't drive with SFB syndrome. Be smart/behave oneself and the torque of both wheels driving is way better than a one tire fire. Most auto lockers ratchet/click in a turn......the PowerTrax No-Slip is the only auto locker, that I'm aware of, that makes no noise in a turn. Install is easy....there's no ring/pinion set-up required.

Auto lockers r always locked, except in a tight turn. In a turn, they unlock and allow axles to differentiate. As soon as both wheels r turning the same speed, they lock.

 

Do what now?

My understanding is that the diff remains locked in turns when under power, and you need to lift off (or maybe just back of to light throttle) to get it to uncouple. With that in mind, is there a different driving style with that diff in the wet or snow. Either way, that seems to be the best lunchbox locker on the market.