Ta-Mater

New to the forum. Gota 2000 cherokee with open differntials front and rear... sigh... my question is.... which, of the differntials in the xj's are limited slip? as in ,what code stamped on it would i be looking for if i was going to a junkyard in hopes of scoring one? and was LSD in dana 44s? Sure this question is answered on here somewhere but i have not found it.

thanks guys

fishtaconc

Look in the glove box of possible xjs, it'll have sticker for the lsd requiring the friction modifier. But depending on budget, you can look at www.aussielocker.com I have 2 in my Tacoma, don't even know they are there.

Ta-Mater

what exactly will i be looking for it to say if it has the lsd?

i assume those are shipped from aussieland? look mad sick though!

xjmarc

LSD was an option on all 3 axles that came in XJ IIRC, 44 may not have had them. There will be an extra tag on the diff cover that is held on by the bolts that says to use a friction modifier. If you find one plan on replacing the clutch pack since they tend to wear out and will work just like an open diff.

Ta-Mater

alright thanks for the info. have you ever run D44's? detroit lockers? just seeing what would be a mid range for overall price,daily driving practicality and strength...

know that the D35s are not really worth putting lockers in because the axle shafts are something but 1.16 inch and usually break? PLUS i also read that they have c clips to hold them on and if you break them the entire wheel, drum assembly comes off.
I'm basically better off finding another rear end to put lockers in correct?

xjsnake

Good luck finding an appropriately sized D44. Look for a 29 spline 8.25. Almost as strong as a D44 and available everywhere. The downside is that the trac-lock LSD that comes in them is a total piece of crap, look into getting a mechanical locker (powertrax is a common one) that will fully lock the axles when necessary.

JeepDeep

Ta-Mater where are you located? There is a JY a mile from my house that has an XJ with factory 44.

Ta-Mater

alright cool thanks for the heads up on the powertrax man.

and im on the right side dude. east coast haha

RVA!(richmond va)

JeepDeep

Dang. I need to talk someone into this Dana44 before I get it and add to my pile. Wife loves the pile...

Ta-Mater

its a common thing haha you have the same sickness of being a gearhead as we all do. much wheelin in high desert , ca?