Help! Diff troubles - thought I was open, have trac-lock

[tortuga]

I think I am screwed. I have been killing myself for the last 5 days trying to get ready for the Rubicon this weekend, tonight was then night to install a lock-right. I thought I had open diff, but lo and behold I have a burned up traction-lock instead.

I don't know much about these, but it looks like the clutch pack is shot and there is galling around the big thick disc-washer whatever and the clutch pack carrier with the splines.

My choices are limited by time and money. I wasn't going to do much until it is time for lower gears, 31 spline axles, etc. all at once. Now I have to either rebuild this POS or get a new carrier, which would require all new setup.

All this and be in Georgetown at 1:00 on Friday. Anyone have suggestions?

BTW, 28 spline axles right now.

[Delta 4 Wheel]

call 4wp in the morning, see if they have a stocker carrier. If not, call Miles at Valley Differentials in stockton, or a gear shop near you. They should have an empty carrier. You will not need to re-set the gears. Both carriers are close enough. Re set your backlash and run with it...

[tortuga]

Do the open carriers use all the same side gears and spiders?

[Delta 4 Wheel]

I would assume the spiders are exactly the same, but these are scrapped with the locker install...the new carrier may not have the center pin, I am not too sure. Why not just order a full spool and be done with it. You will be very happy with a spool even on a daily driver. I sold my locker for a spool and love it. Much more predictable and quiet...

[Broncrick]

Have a spool in mine too and drive to the trail and back and like Carl, love it and cheap

[welndmn]

Do you have spare axles? A spool with 28 spline axles will brake.
I say put it back together as is, when more money comes in, buy a spool and a set of 31 spline axles.
I don't know if the limited slip spider gears are the same as the open carrier gears.

[tortuga]

Thanks for the info, guys. Talked to Miles, he has a good used carrier and the time to deal with it.

[Delta 4 Wheel]

Thanks for the info, guys. Talked to Miles, he has a good used carrier and the time to deal with it.

Excellant. Tell him Carl from Delta 4 Wheel Drive said howdy...

[tortuga]

Will do. It gets even better, turns out what I thought was galling was actually a fracture. Then the lock-right turned out to have mismatched sides, so that is going back. Miles had a takeout mini spool, that is going in. Hope to get it back on the road tonight.

[santa]

We just left the clutch packs in when we added my lockright. eliminate the side gears throw the locker in and run it. Still works great, but upgrading to 31's and a spool as we speak