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CJ the noisemaker
05-10-2010, 08:16 PM
I was looking at a 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer recently, and noticed a couple of things:

1) It was built on March 3, 1987. Does that mean It's still an AMC Jeep?

2) In 1986, Trac-Lok was made standard in GWags, does this apply for 1987 models?
CJ the noisemaker
05-10-2010, 08:20 PM
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c227/plato132/Random%20Stuff/DSCI0943.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c227/plato132/Random%20Stuff/DSCI0933.jpg
mattmopar440
05-10-2010, 08:49 PM
Depends on if it has the factory tow Pkg or not
joe
05-10-2010, 08:52 PM
Chryco took over(papers were signed) AMC Aug 87.
So far as I know or can tell from AMC factory publications trac-loc was never "standard" on any Jeep but was an option during the AMC years.
jeeper54
05-10-2010, 09:34 PM
As far as I found, by conversation, trac-loc was an option and I have never seen a fsj with it. I had it on an xj though. Did you buy this wag? Looks like mine when I first bought it minus many dents.
Locked and Loaded
05-10-2010, 10:03 PM
My 81 J10 has it in it's model 20. The Dana 60 off a 77 J20 has it also.
82 Widetrac
05-10-2010, 10:12 PM
My 82 Cherokee has it also, and yes it even works....... sometimes:p It just depends on how precious feeling that day
tgreese
05-11-2010, 08:27 AM
I agree with joe about the Trac-Lock. AFAIK - during the years it was offered, it was a popular option, but always optional. I would be surprised if it was ever offered with a full-time transfer case.
mattmopar440
05-11-2010, 01:02 PM
My 82 Cherokee has it also, and yes it even works....... sometimes:p It just depends on how precious feeling that day

Mine worked even with 250K on it :eek: there well built units



My 81 J10 has it in it's model 20. The Dana 60 off a 77 J20 has it also.

Does it say on the outside of the unit like a D44 I should check my AMC20 then :cool:
ozziewynot
05-11-2010, 07:44 PM
Both of my '90 's have caution stickers in the glove box stating that "this car is equipped with a locking type differential at the rear wheels ...."

Both have the trans coolers and factory hitch leading me to believe that they have the trailer towing package .

Ironicly , one spent it's entire life in Pasedena CA . I wonder if the transfer case was ever shifted into low or the extra traction was ever needed ?