Need rear diff (LSD) 97 jeep cherokee sport - or help to build/install

[indycalgary]

I tried to find a limited slip rear diff (8.25, 3.07 ratio, no ABS, manual 5 speed, 4 litre) but very rare... Can anyone help me modify an open diff so it will work in my 97 jeep Cherokee sport similar to the limited slip (all four wheels lock as a four by four should).  Willing to pay a reasonably amount.  Any HELP urgently needed....please anyone!
PM me and i will send a phone number so we can chat.

[hps4evr]

try the gear centre, they should be able to help

[WagoneerXJ]

a limited slip will not lock all 4 wheels. But a pair of lockers will . And an 8.25 with 3.07's can't be that hard to find, even if it has limited slip!

[apeman]

Even with a lsd you aren't in TRUE 4x4...the front is still open. .why not ditch the lsd and pop in a lockright or aussie locker for a couple hundred bucks.

[indycalgary]

well i phoned/visited all auto wreckers and no one has one .... so they are hard to find!
OK i added this post because i need help in replacing/repairing my diff (lockright or aussie locker) but need help installing/fixing my diff on a limited budget....so can anyone help me with that? 

[ornamental]

just a though, but you could swap the rear and front axle out of an automatic and probably get 3.55 gears and possible a limited slip.  anything is better than the 3.07

[JackstandJohnny]

i've got a diff for you. the one out of a 95.  3.07 gears. 

i'll let you have it cheap. its open.  you can slap an aussie in there for like, 300$

[indycalgary]

Ok i m not very good at repairs ... so my carrier is going so can this be fixed by putting in an aussie or do i need a new diff then an aussie?

AND can anyone help me do this??? 

[cLAY]

First slow down and tell us whats wrong with your currrent diff. Did you take out the side gears?

Pics are always nice!   

[indycalgary]

LOL thats the problem i dont know .... my mechanic says the carrier is going. Makes a noise when no gas is applied.
Told the easiest solution is to replace rear diff.... but it is limited slip and cannot find one (believe me i have tried).
Most people recommend to get an aussie or lockright with a used open diff rear end and put that in. I know i can use an open diff but then it does not work the same.

I do not know the best or lets say easiest/cheapest solution..... because the jeep is old.  Can the current diff be fixed/replaced.

Plus i can not do this on my own, not knowledgeable enough or have the equipment,  so i need help with all solutions.

[JackstandJohnny]

sounds like you have some bad bearings. either carrier or pinion.  does it howl on acceleration or coasting?  or is it always a loud whine? 

probably either a wheel bearing or carrier bearings.   either way if you have to take it apart you might as well replace them all.   

bring it to Jay at Chanda or Dave at Broken Axle.  they know jeeps;  they fix alot of them.  cause people break them  
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also, once you realize the LSD isn't worth the hassle you are going through, i have a diff for ya. will sell it cheap;)

[BrokenAxle]

He's already been in.  The posi itself has broken apart and damaged the carrier.  He's already had some pricing on rebuilding/replacing.  I wouldn't recomend the aussie locker for him because it is a DD that doesn't seem to ever see off road.  Cheapest option was to swap for a complete diff, but as stated he wants a posi and we couldn't find one.

The current diff could be repaired but a new lsd carrier was around 700 or something like that!