At least it's not Chinese.

 

Do people in China want Chinese parts and despise American made parts?

 

that is a good question lol, I'm sure they want something like German or British parts.

 

So got my new 99 Xj today, here's my issue took it on a test drive and when the clutch is the whole way in, an awful noise comes and my head light and dash lights would dim. And my radio, turn signal and blower wouldnt work. Parked it in garage....turned it on after 5 min and everything worked.

 

Lots of quality parts made in South Korea in different industries.

Also for what it's worth, there is a difference in quality between Chinese brands. It all depends on "built to spec", same as Champion oil filters (FRAM spec and Mobil1 spec).

Huawei handset? Cheap piece of garbage
Apple iPhone? Solid, quality unit.

Both made in China! Well maybe some parts in Taiwan

(Note I'm not encouraging anybody to send their hard earned cash into the abyss in a one-sided trade relationship, just providing some food for thought)

 

Going to need to describe the noise... was it like a belt squealing? A bearing screaming? A witch performing a hex?

 

I don't know much about how lockers work so... without taking off the diff cover is it possible to find out if you have a locker in there? And then of course if it is possible, how? And finally later on this summer when i do fluids (if I do indeed have a locker) is there a way to tell which brand easily?
Thanks for bearing with my noob locker questions.

 

Interesting. Thank you for your input Salad.

 

Jack up the rear end of the jeep so both wheels are off the ground. Spin one wheel and look to see what direction the opposing wheel is spinning in. If the wheels spin the same direction, its either locked/posi. If you turn one wheel and the other goes the opposite way, its an open differential.

 

Awesome thanks, but I just realized that I forgot to mention that I was referring to my front diff. I guess I would use this same technique for the front?

 

Pretty much

 

Hmm I would assume so but the method I stated before is how I was told to check the rear. Im not sure on the front. Id wait to see if anyone else chimes in.
edit: I see hick92 chimed in

 

Unless it has the axle shaft disco

 

Is this a bone stock 90' cherokee? Does it act like it has a locker when turning?

 

What about getting all four tires off the ground and popping it into 4X4