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Locker - ARB or E-Locker? (front)

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Old 11-24-2015 | 12:55 PM
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I am looking at a front locker for my build and was wondering between the ARB and the E-Locker. Besides the fact of having OBA available if you install an ARB, which locker would you go with and why?

I've heard some say the E-locker due to not messing with air lines and I've heard some say ARB cause in their opinion was the strongest and best. The E-locker would require a compressor so it should be less costs in relation to the total build.

Thoughts?

Thanks.
Old 11-24-2015 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MAG00
I am looking at a front locker for my build and was wondering between the ARB and the E-Locker. Besides the fact of having OBA available if you install an ARB, which locker would you go with and why?

I've heard some say the E-locker due to not messing with air lines and I've heard some say ARB cause in their opinion was the strongest and best. The E-locker would require a compressor so it should be less costs in relation to the total build.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

Splitting hairs I've run both....both are 4 pin both are rock solid both are backed by great companies....I like elocker myself. ..Arb compressor went out and I backsliding a obstacle.destroyimg rear shafts.....
Whichever you can get a deal on will suit your needs....if electric looses a line run wires to battery or cigarette ligjter...if compressor goes out then learn to blow 90 psi ....lol

Both are great I like rhe elocker
Old 11-24-2015 | 02:00 PM
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Both are great, but I say ARB over warranty alone. I blew mine up and they sent me a new one with zero hassles. A buddy of mine who blew up his brand new Eaton e-locker shortly after that couldn't get Eaton to return his phone calls.
Old 11-24-2015 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mistasparkl
Both are great, but I say ARB over warranty alone. I blew mine up and they sent me a new one with zero hassles. A buddy of mine who blew up his brand new Eaton e-locker shortly after that couldn't get Eaton to return his phone calls.
From what I was reading in here lately is that Yukon has the Zip Locker which is air operated and cheaper than the ARB, plus has a better warranty.

All Zip Lockers come with a six (6) year warranty, including any collaterally damaged parts and associated labor, up to $2,000*, for the first two (2) years.



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