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Question On Powerloc?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by WestCoastPat, Nov 18, 2018.

  1. WestCoastPat

    WestCoastPat Member

    On a 1969 CJ5 with V6. Ordered with what I use to call "PosiTraction". Now all these years later I see Posi called about 3 or 4 different things. Can anyone help me understand what was stock back then? Thanks. BTW-I still have the JEEP-just not with me now. WestCoastPat
     
    WestCoastPat, Nov 18, 2018
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  2. Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

    Yes. 69 would have come with a Power lock.
     
    Daryl, Nov 18, 2018
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  3. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    I believe what you are calling posi-traction is more generally known as a limited slip differential (LSD). The oem lsd for cj5s with the tapered d44 was a power lock. As Daryl said a 69 should be power lock.
     
    FinoCJ, Nov 18, 2018
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  4. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    This. Chevrolet called it posi traction, Ford called it Track-Lok, Pontiac was Safe T Trak, Mopar was Sure Grip, etc.
    Different names (and different designs) for a limited slip diff.
     
    colojeepguy, Nov 19, 2018
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  5. Dave B

    Dave B Frankenjeep '67

    Dave B, Nov 19, 2018
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  6. WestCoastPat

    WestCoastPat Member

    WestCoastPat, Nov 19, 2018
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  7. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    You'll see all kinds of spellings but Spicer called them
    Powr Lok.
    Spicer they also built the Trac Loc with its unique way of spelling.

    Yes it's LSD for Jeeps but not the more potent variety AKA lysergic dilathetemine acid
     
    oldtime, Nov 19, 2018
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  8. sgogpn

    sgogpn From the top of Lions Back... 2022 Sponsor

    You're crack-ing me up Ken...:)

    Mike
     
    sgogpn, Nov 26, 2018
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