new rear diff, possible?

Currently have stock 04 JGC with Quadra-Trac-II
Rear end is a Dana44, traditional "open diff".

Anyone know if I could install a limited-slip diff in it's place? (looking
for the same system that comes with Quadra-Drive equipped jeeps, so I can
keep what's left of my warranty)
Can a the vari-lock limited slip diff directly replace my stock D44 open
diff?

I would say that would be a question for you local Stealership. I
can tell you that Chrysler in Escondido, California didn't stand behind
a the rear end they stalled on this New Dodge under warranty:
http://www.billhughes.com/jeeptrailer.jpg That belongs to my Son's
Brother-in-law.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O


Grand Jeep wrote:
>
> Currently have stock 04 JGC with Quadra-Trac-II
> Rear end is a Dana44, traditional "open diff".
>
> Anyone know if I could install a limited-slip diff in it's place? (looking
> for the same system that comes with Quadra-Drive equipped jeeps, so I can
> keep what's left of my warranty)
> Can a the vari-lock limited slip diff directly replace my stock D44 open
> diff?

Yes, there is a limited slip that will fit your D44.




"Grand Jeep" > wrote in message ...
> Currently have stock 04 JGC with Quadra-Trac-II
> Rear end is a Dana44, traditional "open diff".
>
> Anyone know if I could install a limited-slip diff in it's place?
(looking
> for the same system that comes with Quadra-Drive equipped jeeps, so I can
> keep what's left of my warranty)
> Can a the vari-lock limited slip diff directly replace my stock D44 open
> diff?
>
>
>

I believe the poster was asking about installing the Vari-LokTM
progressive axle
http://www.mcguiganmotors.com/grand_cherokee_4wd.htm
http://web.archive.org/web/200403222.../chero4wd.html
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
http://www.billhughes.com/

Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> Yes, there is a limited slip that will fit your D44.
>
> "Grand Jeep" > wrote in message ...
> > Currently have stock 04 JGC with Quadra-Trac-II
> > Rear end is a Dana44, traditional "open diff".
> >
> > Anyone know if I could install a limited-slip diff in it's place?
> (looking
> > for the same system that comes with Quadra-Drive equipped jeeps, so I can
> > keep what's left of my warranty)
> > Can a the vari-lock limited slip diff directly replace my stock D44 open
> > diff?
> >
> >
> >

Will the Vari-lok fit the dana 44?
I believe the vari-lok was an option for my model jeep, so it seems logical
that they could replace my open diff with the vari-lok?

"Jeff Strickland" > wrote in message
...
> Yes, there is a limited slip that will fit your D44.
>
>

If they make a vari lock for the D44, I can't imagine why it couldn't be put
into a Jeep.




"Grand Jeep" > wrote in message ...
> Will the Vari-lok fit the dana 44?
> I believe the vari-lok was an option for my model jeep, so it seems
logical
> that they could replace my open diff with the vari-lok?
>
> "Jeff Strickland" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Yes, there is a limited slip that will fit your D44.
> >
> >
>
>

Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no problem.

http://www.wjjeeps.com/varilok.jpg
http://www.wjjeeps.com/tcases.htm

I'm guessing your dealer will want thousands just to do the rear.

Unless you confirm the warranty thing, you might be better of with
something like a TrueTrac:

http://www.4wdworld.com.au/products/detroit/detroit.htm

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


Grand Jeep wrote:
> Currently have stock 04 JGC with Quadra-Trac-II
> Rear end is a Dana44, traditional "open diff".
>
> Anyone know if I could install a limited-slip diff in it's place? (looking
> for the same system that comes with Quadra-Drive equipped jeeps, so I can
> keep what's left of my warranty)
> Can a the vari-lock limited slip diff directly replace my stock D44 open
> diff?

Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
or much else inside the axle will fit.

Steve wrote:
> Yes, your Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are the same as those in the
> Quadra-Drive models, minus the Vari-Loks of course. Should fit no problem.
>
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/varilok.jpg
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/tcases.htm
>
> I'm guessing your dealer will want thousands just to do the rear.
>
> Unless you confirm the warranty thing, you might be better of with
> something like a TrueTrac:
>
> http://www.4wdworld.com.au/products/detroit/detroit.htm
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
> Grand Jeep wrote:
>
>> Currently have stock 04 JGC with Quadra-Trac-II
>> Rear end is a Dana44, traditional "open diff".
>>
>> Anyone know if I could install a limited-slip diff in it's place?
>> (looking
>> for the same system that comes with Quadra-Drive equipped jeeps, so I can
>> keep what's left of my warranty)
>> Can a the vari-lock limited slip diff directly replace my stock D44 open
>> diff?

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

I'm no metallurgist, but the housing sure looks like cast iron and not
aluminum. Of course, this is based solely on external appearance.

"Jerry Bransford" > wrote in message
news:c63Td.19737$Tt.3901@fed1read05...
> Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
> cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
> or much else inside the axle will fit.
>

Scratch the surface to see.

http://jeep.avtograd.ru/Grand_Cherok.../Dana44_crack/

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


Grand Jeep wrote:
> I'm no metallurgist, but the housing sure looks like cast iron and not
> aluminum. Of course, this is based solely on external appearance.
>
> "Jerry Bransford" > wrote in message
> news:c63Td.19737$Tt.3901@fed1read05...
>
>>Um, that Grand Cherokee's aluminum housing Dana 44 is different from the
>>cast iron housing Dana 44 used in a TJ and I seriously doubt the Varilok
>>or much else inside the axle will fit.