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[paulesc]

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?

[sprintagogo]

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

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

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

[paulesc]

thats great info, thanks

[Bubba]

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

[paulesc]

what sort of  price is a true trac in the UK?

[Bubba]

not sure gaz just had to buy some

[Dave69]

aussie lockers are cheap and have good reviews

[Bubba]

i very much like the richmond no slip

[gazjeep]

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

& BTW, if you want it fitted, have a word with Bubba aka MJS (Morris Jeep Specialists)

[gazjeep]

i very much like the richmond no slip

Now ya bloody tell me 

[Bubba]

sorry gaz no good for a you its abit like me cheap rugged and reliable

[gazjeep]

Thats alright then, I can live with that 

True Trac = sophisticated, much like oneself..... not 

[Bubba]

indeed a true trac like ya self ....smooth inpacable manners and there when you need it

[gazjeep]

 

[paulesc]

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.

[paulesc]

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