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Im stuck which style of locker would you guys recommend, air or electronic? i live in wisconsin it snows and ices here so its one of the two, just not sure which way to go
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Is that what you run Derp?
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I definitely can't agree Ox Lockers have less moving parts or work flawlessly. If they were both of those, they would be far more popular with builders than they are.
JeepWrangler4x4, what axle do you plan to install it into, what size tires, and just don't make plans to install it into the rear axle if it's a Dana 35c.
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Well this is for the HP30 im building the rear is going to be 8.8 it does have limited slip at the moment. 33 inch tires
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If you have the $$$, it's my personal opinion you can't do better than an ARB Air Locker.
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well there my winter project basicly, how are the electronic lockers tho?
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Which ones? The aftermarket ones, that I am aware of, don't truly lock but, are glorified limited slip, instead. Admittedly, I do not keep up with them because, the couple that run them in my club, never seem to have them functioning, as advertised.
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I have an ARB in my rear d44 and plan to build a hp30 for my front, it will be getting an ARB air locker as well. We see a lot of snow in the winter here in Oregon and I like to play in the rocks so it's the best choice for me.
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are you talking about the stock true lock crap or the eaton elockers?
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what kind of compressor are you guys running with your arb lockers?
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I'm using a small ARB compressor for the locker and a Viair 400p for tires.
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You're describing the Auburn ECTED which is clutch-based and a combination of an LSD and a (barely) locker. I personally wouldn't touch or even consider an ECTED.
Eaton's E-Locker is electric and is a true full case "hard" locker. It works well in the D30 and D44, it apparently doesn't do well in the Ford 8.8 axle. Personally, I'd put the E-Locker in second place behind the ARB when choosing between selectable lockers.
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allright guess it will be air lockers, what size tubing to those use, havent had a chance to read up on them to much?
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ARB's locker/compressor kits provide the correct size air hose needed to install them.
If you happen to notice ARB also sells a heavy-duty version of that hose, ignore it and avoid using it. Even ARB says in their FAQ not to use it since their extra-heavy duty air hose is so hard to break that it can sometimes pull a fitting out instead of snapping cleanly and leaving an easy 30 second repair. Replacing a fitting is seldom an easy field repair, a snapped air hose is a 30 second repair using ARB's quick-splice kit. ARB only added the extra heavy duty tubing at the insistance of a few customers who won't listen to ARB's advice. Not to mention that like properly routed fuel lines and brake lines, properly routed air lines don't get snagged.
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I have an 8.8 rear with a Detroit automatic locker and d30 front with Detroit Trutrac LSD. 4.56 gears, 97 Sahara i6 3spd
I'm pleased
I'm pleased
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well i was planning on using some tube like what i use on semi trailers and such which are 1/4 OD 1/8 ID on up, it holds up to pretty much everything.
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My Ziplockers use standard 1/4 inch airline, the ARB's use a metric size like 5mm or something. Some guys use an adaptor fitting so you only use a short piece from the bulkhead fitting to the adaptor then run 1/4 inch all the way to the compressor. Then you will have a bunch of extra for repairs of the short piece.
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Dont mean to hyjack, but i feel it is relevant. Would someone be able to post a picture of how they ran their air locker air lines? Im buying a super35 with ARB soon and am looking for ideas. Thanks in advanced.
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