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WTB Dana 44 Power Loc

Discussion in 'Early CJ-5 and CJ-6 Classifieds' started by frontsight74, Jan 21, 2025.

  1. Jan 21, 2025
    frontsight74

    frontsight74 New Member

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    Want to buy power loc for dana 44 30 spline for 4.56 gears. I'm in Michigan will pay for shipping, etc...
     
  2. Jan 21, 2025
    Tralehead

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    Looking for a particular brand? What's your budget? Lunch box lockers can be had for around 300 and they go up from there with the selectable styles well over a grand (when you include the peripherals)
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2025
    68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

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    Looks like he's looking for a power loc specifically.
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2025
    Tralehead

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    I've just seen the name "power loc" used like "xerox" or "Q tip". not uncommon for folks to use a brand name to denote generic products.
     
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  5. Jan 21, 2025
    68BuickV6

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    I agree and I'm not trying to be rude. Just seems like if he asks for a power lock, he might want one.

    Maybe I'm just too obsessed with them. :lol: I have a power loc in my 68, a spare and a box of parts, and two D60 power locs for my 59.
     
  6. Jan 21, 2025
    Tralehead

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    No prob. I was just thinking about the lunch box for sale here on the forum, but it's for a 27.
     
  7. Jan 21, 2025
    oldtime

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    I have run Spicer Powr Loks in the last dozen axles I had built.
    Jeep never installed Powr Loks into any of their D44’s having 30 spline shafts,
    If you want genuine Powr Loks; You will have to source the series IV Powr Loks from either 1960’s GM trucks or from 60’s/70’s IH axles.

    Jeep used Trac Loc differentials as an option on 30 spline D44’s

    “Powr Lok” and “Trac Loc” are Dana Spicer trademark names to be used exclusive with their models of limited slip differentials.
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2025
    Fireball

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  9. Jan 21, 2025
    Rich M.

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    I have a Power Lok that came out of a Wagoneer D44. 30 spline. Have to check the series tomorrow
     
  10. Jan 22, 2025
    Tralehead

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    So would it be safe to assume it's a genuine PowrLok in my Scout flanged 44? No tags on the housing...
     
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  11. Jan 22, 2025
    oldtime

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    Note the spelling here:
    Power Locks and Track Locks are not genuine Dana Spicer.
    The patented Dana Spicer named are “Powr Lok” and “Trac Loc”.
    It is most likely that your IH has the genuine Powr Lok.
    I am unfamiliar with Wagoneer model Jeeps.
    But am certain that Jeep never put Powr Loks into the 30 spline CJ’s.
    Instead they used the inferior Dana Spicer Trac Loc.
     
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  12. Jan 22, 2025
    frontsight74

    frontsight74 New Member

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    Was looking for original spicer Powr Loc, found 1 thanks all, may be interested in a second for future projects if anyone has another. I'm aware of the ebay ones and Tom's I got one coming from a member here for a very good price to rebuild.
     
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  13. Jan 22, 2025
    wheelie

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    What old-time says.....that's what I recall being true. I have no knowledge of who may have used a true Powr-Lok in other 30 spline Dana 44 applications. I would be interested to learn about it though.
     
  14. Jan 22, 2025
    geardaddy

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    If you do not find a real POWR-LOK, give me a call...612-309-3999
     
  15. Jan 23, 2025
    jpflat2a

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    Yes. If so equipped. What IH used.
     
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  16. Jan 23, 2025
    timgr

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    I would say it's either an earlier coarse-spline (10?) unit for the tapered axles, or swapped in. AFAIK the 30 spline Wagoneer got the Trac Loc or nothing to the end of production.
     
  17. Jan 23, 2025
    Keys5a

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    I may try the U-pull yard this weekend for a Powr-Lok. I’ve been looking for years, and the elusive mid-90s Volvo 940 that just showed up less than a week ago should have one. They have essentially a D44 rear axle. I’ve pulled a G-locker from one a few years ago, but never tried it yet.
    This car should have a 3 Series Powr-Lok, but I don’t know the spline count yet.
    My old Jaguars also came with Powr-Loks in both solid axle and IRS, but they are 19 spline.
    -Donny
     
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