Scouts also came with a version of the 300 that had the same bolt pattern as a Jeep Dana 20. The Scout 300 came in either a 23-spline input (the 727 automatic) or a six-spline version (the T19 four-speed). Jeeps with six-spline Dana 20s can bolt on the six-spline version without any adapters. However, it may be difficult to find one of these transfer cases.
As for the clutch leak, try pressure-washing the undercarriage before you attempt to locate any leaks.
It is possible that the clutch master cylinder is leaking into the inside of the tub by your feet and the pedals. If the carpet is thick or if there is a rubber mat, the fluid may be pudding underneath it.
Just GrandIown a '93 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I have builtup for off-road use. It is equipped with a 411/42-inch lift, limited slips front (Powr-Lok) and rear (Trac-Lok), gears, and so on. Putting tires larger than 31 inches on a ZJ is not an easy task since the wheelwells need to be trimmed. After a few months of thinking and measuring, I decided to go with 33x9.50 BFG Mud-Terrains. I have taken the Grand Cherokee on easy trails, tough trails, and really muddy trails and even led a trip up the infamous Woodpecker without spinning a tire or breaking anything. The limited slips and the skinny tires have worked very well on all the trails I have driven. I am happy with the way the ZJ is set up, but I am constantly hearing from other four-wheelers and 4x4 magazines that limited slips are not worth a hill of beans and the tall skinny "pizza cutter" tires are not good for rock crawling. I can't see a difference in performance between limited-slips and lockers on the trail and I doubt many people can. I am constantly being asked if my ZJ has lockers front and rear. Some people may not like the way I have set up my ZJ, but it works. I think the negativity comes from fear of the unknown (limited-slip differential technology and tire design have come a long way in the last few years) or just plain ignorance. What do you think?Linda LuikMesa, AZ
It sounds like you have built quite a Grand Cherokee. Everyone has an opinion, even if he is misinformed. Grand Cherokees are sometimes wrongfully considered grocery-getters. In fact, they are very capable, even in stock form. The tires you have chosen are a little narrow for our tastes. Sometimes a narrow tire will fall into a crevice that a wide tire will straddle. Wide tires can make the vehicle more stable in off-camber situations, and they can protect the body if the vehicle slides sideways into a rock ledge or a tree. However, wide tires are more likely to rub the sheetmetal and break driveline components. If your tires work well for you, then more power to ya.
Limited slip differentials are much better than open diffs and they're probably all that is needed for most trails. But if one or two tires lift from the ground or slide into mud pits, then lockers will be the superior units to have. Limited slips can't get 100 percent of the power to the ground in all situations like lockers can. If you ever get a chance to drive a vehicle with two lockers, take it, and you'll see what we mean. But you are correct, most people will not be able to tell the difference off-road, and lockers aren't for everyone.
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