Can a Jeep Cherokee have a Vari-Lock limited slip differential?
if it says quadradrive on your shifter or the back of your jeep then yes you have Vari-lock Limited slip differentials front and rear. But if it says quadratrack you don’t..
What kind of slip diffs does my Jeep have?
That language isn’t necessary, and you’re the one who is wrong. He’s asking about his Grand Cherokee (a 1993) not his Cherokee (a 1999). Hydra Lok was used on 1999 Grand Cherokees. He’s asking about the 1993, hence the posting on the Grand Cherokee page.
What kind of axle does a ZJ / WJ have?
They came from 1/2 ton truck or HD vehicles (wagoneers, cherokee’s). They are a common upgrade for ZJ/XJ/WJ owners looking for a HD axle.
Can a Jeep transfer case lose its lubricant?
Another thing to be aware of is the tendency of the slip-type yoke to pull and separate from the transfer case during extra articulation of the rear axle. Unless you own a TJ model 231, you will rapidly lose the ATF lubricant from the case if this occurs. The 231 is possibly the simplest of all the Jeep transfer cases to rebuild.
How to get a varilock diff on a jeep?
Click to expand… Lift it up into the air and spin one of the tires by hand for a few revolution if it locks up eventually so that both rotate the same direction you have a varilock diff.
Can You tow a jeep with a Vari-Lok axle?
If there is only a rear diff Vari-Loc, it seems to be a tow package option. But as Terminator mentioned, when you want to be sure if there is a vari_loc in the front diff, jack up both front wheels and turn one side. With an open diff the other wheel will turn into the opposite direction.
They came from 1/2 ton truck or HD vehicles (wagoneers, cherokee’s). They are a common upgrade for ZJ/XJ/WJ owners looking for a HD axle.
What’s the weak part of the ZJ Grand Cherokee axle?
Many people upgrade this axle with 30 spline axles and lockers. The upgrade many times is known as a SUPER 35 kit. The weak part of this axle is the axle tubes. Under extreme pressure they flex which results in broken axles or pinion failures. Stock ZJ Grand Cherokee Axle info: Lug Pattern: 5 on 4.5″ Notes: Stronger the earlier D30’s.