what are your guys pros and cons on the dana spicer trac lok in a dana 35?

worth swapping to a trac lok from a lunch box?

 

No, it's not worth it.


What's wrong with what you have now?

 

well i know they make popping noises, but mine seems to make it more then normal. ive opened the diff up a few times and there is always little pieces of metal. the ring and pinion are fine so im guessing they r coming from the lunch box.

 

Sounds like the lunchbox isn't set up right. If it's chipping it won't last long. If you go from a locker to a LSD you're going to hate it.

 

Def something wrong with the locker if there is metal shavings in there.

 

My d35 came from the factory with an LSD. Is really nice and smooth for a dd. If you do any sort of rock crawling or hard wheeling its kinda useless. For mild trails and and some rocks it will be fine with a front locker but an open front and LSD rear won't do the job on the hard stuff. That is the experience I have had with it, hope it helps.

 

well i was in the jeep when i got it. you guys think i should just buy a new lunch box in stead? how long they normally last?

 

also if it is set up wrong what would be set up wrong? also driving home to day on the highway in traffic i gave it gas and it poped.....

maybe broken pin?

 

The springs are probably weak or broke in the locker. It may just need new springs.

 

Any idea what brand it is? Lockrights are known for springs wearing out and those along with Aussies need the proper size thrust washers or else they will be too loose and could cause chipping. Also lunchbox lockers are known for unloading from time to time and making a loud pop. Nothing to be concerned about.

 

now if it has a weak spring it could act up then? even if the pins are ok?

 

Yes springs will make them slip and not fully engauge.

 

well after thinking it over i ended up staying with the lock right......

got new pins and springs. come to fine out one of the springs was broken. and it was onlt a singal spring in stead of the small one inside the bigger one......

thanks for all the info and help guys!!!

 

That fix will eventually help someone else down the road. Glad you got it going