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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? |
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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? |
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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? > > > |
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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? > > > > > > |
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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. > > |
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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? |
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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/ |
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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. > |
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I've checked several dealers in the area, and I get a different answer from
each one. Some say yes it can be done, others say no. Seems like it should work, as I said, the vari-lok was an option for my model year and style of grand cherokee, so I'm assuming they can just swap out the diff gears. Of course, I'm no mechanic, so I probably make it sound easier than it really is. Cost is the next thing, as you mentioned, I'm sure a dealer would charge BIG bucks to perform such a swap..... I'll call around a few other dealers out of town and see what happens. "Steve" > wrote in message ... > 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? |
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Ah yes, the Detroit TrueTrac is not available for the 226 RBA (rear bar
aluminum) Dana 44. My err. I do believe however, that unless Quadra-Drive Grands are now coming with iron 44s, the Vari-Lok would be compatible with the OP's Grand. Tracklock is another OEM option for a limited slip in the aluminum 44. Steve http://xjeep.dyndns.org Jerry Bransford wrote: > 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. |
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