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Factory limited slip in '62 CJ5?

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

  1. May 13, 2007
    JohnnyReb

    JohnnyReb New Member

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    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
     
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  2. May 13, 2007
    DanStew

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    Powerlocks were available from the factory.
     
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    JohnnyReb

    JohnnyReb New Member

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    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
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    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.
     
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    JohnnyReb

    JohnnyReb New Member

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    Thanks for the info.
    I was really trying to determine if it is OE or an aftermarket product.
     
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    timgr

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    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.
     
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    MsBoyink

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    *makes note*...:)

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

    (Logged in as the Ms...:)
     
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    timgr

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    Sure - where I worked, they'd mix the parts and flat rate hours into the deal somehow.
     
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  9. May 14, 2007
    Kodiak12060

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    MY 62 CJ5 was bought by the original owner w/ front and rear powerlocks
     
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