locker problem

[gramreaper]

I have a dana 30 front with a trutrac locker. 2 years old, but has started to "stay engaged" recently. Won't kick out on the straight away, and vibrations on the hiway. I ususally keep it in part time for the winter, this year it started out with a bad clunk as I turned sharply from the driveway and did it a few more times since. I put it in 2wd for now, but when I tried it again it does the same thing.
Anyone got any ideas? THX

[XJ4IV]

best plan is to crack that front diff open and inspect... might possibly be stuck together... its really NOT a good idea to run in all wheel drive when you have a front lunch box lucker, makes for scary turning manners

[OrangeXJ]

best plan is to crack that front diff open and inspect... might possibly be stuck together... its really NOT a good idea to run in all wheel drive when you have a front lunch box lucker, makes for scary turning manners

Lucker :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[modestmar00xj]

hey XJ408, im looking to get front a rear lunchbox lockers and your saying its not good to put it in part or full time?

[bigjim350]

hey XJ408, im looking to get front a rear lunchbox lockers and your saying its not good to put it in part or full time?

I have HEARD it was not a good idea to run them in the front with a NP242 in full time. But you have a NP231 with part time only, so you shouldn't have a problem

[LizardRunner]

I have a dana 30 front with a trutrac locker. 2 years old, but has started to "stay engaged" recently. Won't kick out on the straight away, and vibrations on the hiway. I ususally keep it in part time for the winter, this year it started out with a bad clunk as I turned sharply from the driveway and did it a few more times since. I put it in 2wd for now, but when I tried it again it does the same thing.
Anyone got any ideas? THX

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?pictureid=1972&albumid=232&dl=1294265288&thumb=1 this is the interior, you will need to get in there and check out the gears, may just be grime but you should seriously open it up and look close.

[modestmar00xj]

I have HEARD it was not a good idea to run them in the front with a NP242 in full time. But you have a NP231 with part time only, so you shouldn't have a problem

hmm interesting! i have to find out if i have a 231 or 242? is there an easy way to find out?

[cantab27]

should be a tag on case

[teamwestoutdoors]

should be a tag on case

Any other way to tell other then pulling it apart? I can see where my sticker used to be.

[LizardRunner]

if the lever inside says 2h 4h n 4L you have the Np 231

[PolarXJ]

if the lever inside says 2h 4h n 4L you have the Np 231

Yep thats pretty much it. A 242 will have a 4fulltime that is green like the 4h. What year and type of XJ do you have. My country came with the 242. To figure out the problem with your locker, you'll have to remove your diff cover.

[teamwestoutdoors]

Yep thats pretty much it. A 242 will have a 4fulltime that is green like the 4h. What year and type of XJ do you have. My country came with the 242. To figure out the problem with your locker, you'll have to remove your diff cover.

I have a '90 Limited. with full time and part time 4WD. So, I have the 231?

[LizardRunner]

nope you have the 242. the 231 is part time only. the 242 has 4wfull time and 4wpart time.