TRACK-LOK? Wtf

[BUSHMASTER22]

I have a 2003 tj with a dana44 rear I took the 3rd member out and found a track lok. that being said there is no locking going hence I took the rear apart to put in a spool. I wasn’t aware of this trac lok anyone know anything about these are they worth rebuilding?

 

[TJDon]

The track loc is decent, the clutches are replaceable as a kit. It does require either special tools to compress the outer (axle shaft gears) to roll out the other 2 spider gears to replace the clutches. Can be done with some ingenuity

This isnt exactly how I do it, but this vid shows what needs to be done. I use 1 long bolt and 2 nuts against each side gear on the inside to compress the upper and lower side gears at the same time then rotate the housing to remove the spider gears. Totally makes sense right? LOL

Usually special friction modifier fluid is required, if you don't use it. The clutches will wear out prematurely

 

[BUSHMASTER22]

Thanks I watched the video doesn’t look like something that would be too tough to tackle I just wanted to make sure it was worth rebuilding before I put in the effort

 

[russebp]

I know the Willys JKs came with them on the rear, and I’ve seen them perform where open-diffs did not. For my own Jeep, though, I was attracted to TrueTracs for automatic traction.