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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: paulesc on April 12, 2010, 05:39:26 PM

Title: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: paulesc on April 12, 2010, 05:39:26 PM: i done a bit of froading last week a got quickly stuck :(
the lsd on my 2.5l 94 yj seems to be worn out. I have done some searching on the subject, but im not having a lot of luck. its done 87000 miles.
can anyone tell me what kind of job it is to change the plates and are there any online instuctions?
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: sprintagogo on April 12, 2010, 08:30:06 PM: I contemplated doing this to my Dana 35 rear axle at one point and even went as far as buying the plates and LSD additive, but before I got around to it I replaced the axle with something stronger. I reckon it can be done without removing the carrier from the axle housing with just the axle shafts pulled, but I could be wrong.

Some good pointers here-

www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/traclok.html (http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/traclok.html)

And although it is not the same axle/lsd unit the principals are similar here-

www.angelfire.com/oh5/cpa5oh/cpa5ohtech018.htm (http://www.angelfire.com/oh5/cpa5oh/cpa5ohtech018.htm)

The clutch plates are put under pressure by a domed spring washer on each side, I believe these pressure washers/plates are called belleville washers or something similar. Usefull info about removing the half-shafts here - www.birtydastards.com/frm/index.php?topic=10780.0 (http://www.birtydastards.com/frm/index.php?topic=10780.0)
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: paulesc on April 13, 2010, 05:23:07 PM: thats great info, thanks :)
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: Bubba on April 13, 2010, 06:45:15 PM: just to be evil it is my opinion that the standard lsd aint worth spending cash on if you are int offroding fit a lunch box locker for cussedness and low cost and if you do a lot of road but still offroad and and have a bit of cash go true trac
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: paulesc on April 13, 2010, 07:07:24 PM: what sort of price is a true trac in the UK?
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: Bubba on April 13, 2010, 10:17:17 PM: not sure gaz just had to buy some
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: Dave69 on April 13, 2010, 10:22:32 PM: aussie lockers are cheap and have good reviews
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: Bubba on April 13, 2010, 10:37:01 PM: i very much like the richmond no slip
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: gazjeep on April 13, 2010, 10:40:16 PM: http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProdID=4424 (http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProdID=4424)

Based on a Dana 35 rear $386

Trust me, ring Randy's Tech bloke, Brian Train, he will not bite & will not sell you stuff you dont need

http://www.ringpinion.com/Sales.aspx (http://www.ringpinion.com/Sales.aspx)

& BTW, if you want it fitted, have a word with Bubba aka MJS (Morris Jeep Specialists)
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: gazjeep on April 13, 2010, 10:40:56 PM: Quote from: V8 Bubba on April 13, 2010, 10:37:01 PM
i very much like the richmond no slip

Now ya bloody tell me :hysterical: :hysterical:
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: Bubba on April 13, 2010, 10:42:30 PM: sorry gaz no good for a you its abit like me cheap rugged and reliable
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: gazjeep on April 13, 2010, 10:46:12 PM: Thats alright then, I can live with that :icon_winkle:

True Trac = sophisticated, much like oneself..... not :003: :003:
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: Bubba on April 13, 2010, 10:51:00 PM: indeed a true trac like ya self ....smooth inpacable manners and there when you need it
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: gazjeep on April 13, 2010, 10:57:47 PM: :icon_redface: :icon_redface: :icon_redface: :003:
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: paulesc on April 14, 2010, 09:41:41 AM: thanks for the reply's
ive been looking at prices,
aussie locker $239
ringpin $386
richmond $412
are they all the same kind of thing? i mainly drive on the road, but do like to go off road.
Title: Re: fitting new plates to my lsd
Post by: paulesc on April 20, 2010, 03:49:55 PM: do you think i would be better off leaving the rear diff alone for now and fitting type of locker in the front?
would this be ok for road use in 2wd