Spiesxj

ok so to start the problem with the jeep is when going in drive it will go for about 20 ft then the left front tire locks up but when i put it back in reverse it stops untill i go in drive again.
we took to front end apart to find a redneck locker (tack welded all four corners of the gears.) all the welds were broke so we did it the right way a redneck locker should be and welded it all up. so after putting it all back together it still does it. only now since im fully locked both tires lock.
all ball joints are good front driveshaft is out so its not the t-case.
ANY help would be awesome. i need this thing up by sunday.

Modestmike

You're not testing it out on pavement by any chance?

Modestmike

Nvm I just reread the whole thing again. I really need to stop skimming through things.

jeepxj19

U weld the wrong thing? Was nvr a fan of welded diffs, I feel like a actual locker is the proper way to go

Spiesxj

yeah i dont like it either but it already was so i did it the right way. its just till i get my 1tons and build the jeep more. but i did weld the right thing. and i also cleaned the welds up so there is no junk getting caught

jeepxj19

Well u prob shoulda pulld the shafts and inspected them, ur problem might be there

Spiesxj

i did when i pulled the gears. they were ok but we had some extra laying around so i put them in and they are brand new. so its not the shaft. or u-joint i replaced them when i first got the jeep a few days ago

Spiesxj

the gears are just not lining up right!! haha guess im just gonna go ahead and get new gears so i can start over without the gay redneck locker.
thanks for the help though much appericiated!

Mountainelk

What gears you going with?

Spiesxj

im not sure. im going to be doing lots of climbing no mudding and dd? any ideas? im ganna go ahead and get front and rear

Gorillaxj

tire size and drive train specs are needed for gear selection advice.

builtnotbought89'

auto or manual?

Spiesxj

4.0, d35, d30, 33" tires, auto

Gorillaxj

I have 4.56's and love them. you might want to look for a D44/C8.27 to put in the rear before you re-gear to save possible headaches later.

Spiesxj

very true. i think i want to run for 9 in the rear and d44 in the front? i may have a 44 lined out from a local shop so all i really will need is the rear