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Continuing from Part 1, Part 2 – Installing the Lock Right Inspect the Lock Right parts and start by installing the couplers with the original bushings. Insert the spacers inside the driver with the shoulder side toward the cross shaft. Place the pins within the driver and install the drivers into the carrier. Attempt to …
The jeepfan.com 1978 CJ-5 spent a few years in retired status and it was decided to bring it back to light-active duty. This meant some trail rides but nothing extreme, the goal is to prepare the Jeep for some light recreational off road use, preservation is kept in mind. Everyone knows CJ’s aren’t getting more …
What’s a differential and what’s the difference? When a vehicle is negotiating a corner, the outside wheel has to travel a grater distance than the inside wheel. Therefore, the outside wheel must turn faster than the inside wheel. The differential is the device within the axle assembly which, in addition to transmitting the power to …
The Detriot EZ-Locker is an inexpensive but very effective means of obtaining a true locking differential in your Jeep. Recently we picked up one from OK Auto and installed it into Glenn’s 85 CJ-7. His Jeep was equipped with a Dana 44 wide-trac axle with an open differential. Note: Detroit no longer makes the EZ-Locker …
