New member from Sydney, Australia

[Raymund]

Hi all,

Currently getting my diffs refreshed as I type this. Thought I'd do a quick intro.

Yep, we don't get snow, my TJ isn't rusty and was lucky enough to have a Dana 44 with the LSD and liveable 3.73 at the time. Manual, and is a daily driver as well as a hardtop I put on once...

It has the graphite flares like the Columbia Edition you had, same seats with the Jeep logo instead? I dunno...Maybe someone can elaborate?

I'm quite sure I'll have more to add as time goes on. This car means a lot to me in a lot of ways which I won't bore you all with.

It's helping me through personal challenges I'm undergoing and has been the most loyal friend I've had. It's a keeper and my 8 year old will have it when old enough (he's already shifting gears for me).

Cheers,
Raymund

 

[Gregg1LE]

Great looking yellow TJ and welcome from Texas !

 

[Raymund]

Thanks. You guys seem too nice...And too helpful from what I've read here

 

[Hammer24]

Welcome from further down south in victoria, nice rig mate

 

[Raymund]

Diffs are getting attention as I type this...Winch is waiting. Don't fret about the gap on the bar

 

[Raymund]

Thanks Hammer24.
Representin' Australia mate!

 

[Raymund]

We'll see how we go with dis one...

 

[JMT]

Welcome from WA state! Nice rig! Love these TJ’s!

 

[Raymund]

Welcome from WA state! Nice rig! Love these TJ’s!

Thanks JMT. Ride of the Month. Nice...

 

[JMT]

Diffs are getting attention as I type this...Winch is waiting. Don't fret about the gap on the bar

What All are having done in the diffs?

 

[Raymund]

The rear has leaked all over the place, a click/thunk sound is there and the front is getting a locker. Refreshing all other bits as well.

What All are having done in the diffs?

 

[Raymund]

The rear has leaked all over the place, a click/thunk sound is there and the front is getting a locker. Refreshing all other bits as well.

Still unsure about the rear locker but the type of use I have doesn't make it necessary. Looked extensively at Harrop and ARB (Australia so easy enough to get either way) but that's another thread that's been overdone I guess

 

[JMT]

Still unsure about the rear locker but the type of use I have doesn't make it necessary. Looked extensively at Harrop and ARB (Australia so easy enough to get either way) but that's another thread that's been overdone I guess

I love lockers!

 

[Raymund]

I can see that dude. Your ride has quite a list there... I can get them cheap enough thankfully.

Yep, went Lokka/Aussie Locker/Torq for the front. We'll see...

I love lockers!

 

[Hammer24]

Still unsure about the rear locker but the type of use I have doesn't make it necessary. Looked extensively at Harrop and ARB (Australia so easy enough to get either way) but that's another thread that's been overdone I guess

Both good options, have a look at detroit auto lockers as an option too, I have them front and rear and love them.

 

[Raymund]

Both good options, have a look at detroit auto lockers as an option too, I have them front and rear and love them.

Yeah looked at those...Auto Rear Locker? Goes okay?

 

[Hammer24]

Yeah looked at those...Auto Rear Locker? Goes okay?

Yeah it's much better on the road than expected imo, works flawlessly off road too. Feel free if you have any questions

 

[Raymund]

Yeah it's much better on the road than expected imo, works flawlessly off road too. Feel free if you have any questions

Just the usual concerns re: corners, throttle in/out etc...I'm even considered a better Harrop LSD but for the $ it's a "meh" right now...

 

[Hammer24]

Just the usual concerns re: corners, throttle in/out etc...I'm even considered a better Harrop LSD but for the $ it's a "meh" right now...

To be fair, you do need to drive a bit more carefully, especially in the rain. In manuals like ours, you just need to be careful not to dump the clutch much when doing a tight turn, and not floor it/use too much throttle whilst going through a tight turn (when i say tight, i mean 90 degree or less turn). Now that I've gotten use to mine though it's very easy and comfortable for me, mine's a daily driver also and I have 0 issues with it.

Also depends on what sort of off roading you'll be doing but if you're looking at lockers I probably wouldn't bother with an LSD.

 

[Raymund]

To be fair, you do need to drive a bit more carefully, especially in the rain. In manuals like ours, you just need to be careful not to dump the clutch much when doing a tight turn, and not floor it/use too much throttle whilst going through a tight turn (when i say tight, i mean 90 degree or less turn). Now that I've gotten use to mine though it's very easy and comfortable for me, mine's a daily driver also and I have 0 issues with it.

Also depends on what sort of off roading you'll be doing but if you're looking at lockers I probably wouldn't bother with an LSD.

I know...You're definitely on to the right track there as I'm the same with it. Factory LSD is well, factory.
Just found out I need a new carrier in the rear, I'm literally having to make up my mind now as to what locker to get by tomorrow morning. The carrier is $550 but I can get an ARB one for around $1,000 with the free on board air as well now...Aaarghh