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| Author: | Se7enLC [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Do I have a Trac-Lock? (apparently yes, I do!) |
This question has probably been covered a few billion times on here, but I thought I'd check anyway. I was just reading another post about option packages, and took another look at this page that I got from the dealership: http://photos.djali.is-a-geek.org:8000/Jeep/p4060052.jpg?width=1600 I have the Renegade with the OffRoad package, I am pretty sure (I can check my window sticker at some point). Judging by that paper, the Trash-Lock is included with the OffRoad package. (It says Axle - Trac-Lock Differential, incl. with AWL) and AWL is listed as "Off Road Group". I do have the 235/70R16 tires, so that is another hint pointing to Offroad Group, I believe Unfortunately, I don't have copies of the rest of the pages handy (the ones that list what is in each option package). I remember hearing that a way to check for the trash-lock is to look for a green tag on the pumpkin. Is that correct, and is there a certain part number I should see there as well? |
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| Author: | Myke [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:21 pm ] |
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It's on the rear axel, I belive on the drives side. It is a green ring and will state what you have. |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:58 pm ] |
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its on the pass. side of mine, and is getting ready to fall off. Im thinking of taking it on off and putting it in the OM. |
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| Author: | Se7enLC [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 4:03 pm ] |
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Jeepjeepster wrote: its on the pass. side of mine, and is getting ready to fall off. Im thinking of taking it on off and putting it in the OM.
If it fell off, is there another way to identify? Also, if I *don't* have one, does anyone know if I am supposed to? I'm pretty sure the offroad package was something like a $600 option group, and included tires, skids, and the rear diff |
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| Author: | Guyute1210 [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:05 pm ] |
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Se7enLC wrote: Jeepjeepster wrote: its on the pass. side of mine, and is getting ready to fall off. Im thinking of taking it on off and putting it in the OM. If it fell off, is there another way to identify? Also, if I *don't* have one, does anyone know if I am supposed to? I'm pretty sure the offroad package was something like a $600 option group, and included tires, skids, and the rear diff Go down to a dealer, hand them your VIN and ask for a build sheet. That will tell you everything that is in your vehicle. |
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| Author: | Se7enLC [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:30 pm ] |
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Guyute1210 wrote: Se7enLC wrote: Jeepjeepster wrote: its on the pass. side of mine, and is getting ready to fall off. Im thinking of taking it on off and putting it in the OM. If it fell off, is there another way to identify? Also, if I *don't* have one, does anyone know if I am supposed to? I'm pretty sure the offroad package was something like a $600 option group, and included tires, skids, and the rear diff Go down to a dealer, hand them your VIN and ask for a build sheet. That will tell you everything that is in your vehicle. Turns out there is no green tag... I took a look at the window sticker, tho, and lo and behold, I have a trac-lock! Who knew?? Anything I should know about driving with one, now that I've been doing it for a year without realizing it? |
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| Author: | bighause [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:34 am ] |
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You can make a sharp right turn and floor it, that will let you know it you have one or not. If if spins the right tire you have an open diff, if it just accellerates you have a trac-lok. P.S. I'm not responsible for you flipping your Jeep if you do this wrong 
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| Author: | zeero [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:49 pm ] |
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Quote: P.S. I'm not responsible for you flipping your Jeep if you do this wrong
 Nice disclaimer......however the above information is the "best" way to figure it out quickly....also you can do the move while going up a steep hill with a sharp bend on it.....wait until its wet outside...better results
Above disclaimer still applies 
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| Author: | Myke [ Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:48 am ] |
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bighause wrote: You can make a sharp right turn and floor it, that will let you know it you have one or not. If if spins the right tire you have an open diff, if it just accellerates you have a trac-lok.
P.S. I'm not responsible for you flipping your Jeep if you do this wrong I like to check and see if i have trac-loc everyday 
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| Author: | SKIDOG [ Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:07 am ] |
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I know how you feel Se7enLC.After reading your post I went and looked at my window sticker b/c I have the ORG package also and L & B I have the Trac-Loc Diff. also.Well thats money for something else.How does that saying go "Pay attention to the details".... |
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| Author: | Se7enLC [ Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:56 am ] |
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SKIDOG wrote: I know how you feel Se7enLC.After reading your post I went and looked at my window sticker b/c I have the ORG package also and L & B I have the Trac-Loc Diff. also.Well thats money for something else.How does that saying go "Pay attention to the details"....
It was a nice surprise! I was debating getting it when I was ordering the jeep, and decided not to spend the $285 extra on it, thinking that 4WD by itself would be enough for what I would likely be doing with it. Like the Tire Pressure Monitoring, it was a feature that got included even tho I didn't ask for it / pay for it, thanks to some strange inclusion in the package groups. Anyway, I found the blue book, here's what it lists: AWL: Off Road Group Includes:
I think I actually got a bit of a ripoff. There are two models of the Renegade, the D and the X. The X comes with the skid plates, tow hooks, lightbar, tires, and light guards - the D doesn't. The prices for the Offroad Group for the D and X packages are $650 and $610 ($40 difference). That $40 supposedly covers three towhooks and skid plates. Somehow I don't think that adds up correctly. But in any case, I'm excited aout my "new" trac-loc! |
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