When I jacked up the rear of my xj and spun the tire on the drivers side the passenger side tire would spin the other direction. Why?

 

Because you dont have an LSD or locker.

 

Open diff

 

Shut up.

I said something first.

 

Yup. Point goes in favor

 

Here's why:


http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential2.htm

 

Oh course Cruiser can explain exactly what is happening. Lol.

We all lose.

 

Nah. You GAIN. Check out the link. There are also videos on how limited slips work etc.

 

sorry took a while to respond about the high pitch noise issue. currently the jeeps head unti is factory. with a dealer installed 6 disc changer. the front speakers dont work, and I only hear this noise when the radio is not on.

Vacuum leak was a though, but this sounds more high pitch than the vacuum leaks I have heard in the past. almost like an electronical high pitch noise, similar to what a TV or something might give off. again this only happens when idling, or coasting. as soon as its given gas I dont hear it. like I said its a super high pitch noise. Im guess higher than most can hear. you can also hear it when the hood is popped and its idling, but I cannot pin point it. I will check for vacuum leaks and I am sure I may find some. lol just prolly going to be one of those deals that drives me nuts.

 

I like watching gears turn. No joke. Lol.

It fascinates me what you can accomplish just by linking things together like that.

 

Wanna play with my carrier?

 

Its this thinking that creates terrorists just kidding j/k. This is good thinking cause if ppl didnt think about how things work there would never be improvements on stuff or new inventions

 

Maybeee.

Its why I go to school still. Well, not really. Lol.

 

Greetings! My first post, although been lurking for years. Thanks in advance for all the knowledge posted in this thread, kept me sane while working on my 97 xj (168K).

I just replaced my clutch and freeze plugs and have the infamous leftover part which I didn't photo or tag, just thought I'd remember its place--DOH!

Any idea where this head-scratcher goes? 2x1.5 inches plastic. Looks like a dirt shield and seems to clip on.

Thanks!

 

Never seen that part before.