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Factory limited slip in '62 CJ5?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by JohnnyReb, May 13, 2007.

  1. JohnnyReb

    JohnnyReb New Member

    I am posting so many questions because I am purchasing additional jeeps:
    '46 CJ2A (see my post in Flat Fender); and a '62 CJ5 stock. The present owner of the '62 said that the axle ratio is 5.38 and has a rear limited slip from the factory. Could it be factory or is it definitely aftermarket?

    Thanks
     
    JohnnyReb, May 13, 2007
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  2. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    Powerlocks were available from the factory.
     
    DanStew, May 13, 2007
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  3. JohnnyReb

    JohnnyReb New Member

    I am not familiar with the powerlock. I know alittle about the gov-lock having dealt with some military vehicles.

    Is it a decent LS? (if there is such a thing:rofl: ). I assume the carrier is different.
    Thanks
     
    JohnnyReb, May 13, 2007
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  4. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Well....what's the difference -- factory or after market but dealer installed? AFAIK all limited slips were dealer installed -- just like softops, etc.

    If it's a PowrLok and the clutches are good it's a good LSD.
     
    Boyink, May 13, 2007
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  5. JohnnyReb

    JohnnyReb New Member

    Thanks for the info.
    I was really trying to determine if it is OE or an aftermarket product.
     
    JohnnyReb, May 13, 2007
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  6. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Nope, at least not by '71. Factory LSD was a common option. Maybe not in '62, but I don't think so - I'd expect a lot of Jeeps were delivered then with factory LSDs.
     
    timgr, May 13, 2007
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  7. MsBoyink

    MsBoyink New Member

    *makes note*...:)

    But...it was also available aftermarket as well, no?

    (Logged in as the Ms...:)
     
    MsBoyink, May 13, 2007
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  8. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Sure - where I worked, they'd mix the parts and flat rate hours into the deal somehow.
     
    timgr, May 13, 2007
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  9. Kodiak12060

    Kodiak12060 Sponsor

    MY 62 CJ5 was bought by the original owner w/ front and rear powerlocks
     
    Kodiak12060, May 14, 2007
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