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Old 03-07-2014, 01:50 AM
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Ok so my question is what brand/ kind of lockers should I get and how do they work. I know how lockers work in general, but how do you engage them I should say. I've got a 13 Sahara with the LSD. I know how electronic lockers work like in the rubi but what other options do I have?
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Originally Posted by kschenkel
Ok so my question is what brand/ kind of lockers should I get and how do they work. I know how lockers work in general, but how do you engage them I should say. I've got a 13 Sahara with the LSD. I know how electronic lockers work like in the rubi but what other options do I have?
I'd stay with a selectable locker since they have better handling on and offload. There are several different types on the market. A little work here on the forum and I'm sure you will find all the answers you are looking for. Ox has a cable that is pushed or pulled, ARB uses air lines and actuators, and eaton uses electronics.
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Originally Posted by kschenkel
Ok so my question is what brand/ kind of lockers should I get and how do they work. I know how lockers work in general, but how do you engage them I should say. I've got a 13 Sahara with the LSD. I know how electronic lockers work like in the rubi but what other options do I have?
You will have to go with a selectable locker with the new 3.6 are you planning on locking your dana 30?
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You will have to go with a selectable locker with the new 3.6 are you planning on locking your dana 30?
At first I wanted to upgrade to a Dana 44 but its seems like it would be much cheaper to beef up my 30 instead.
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Originally Posted by kschenkel
At first I wanted to upgrade to a Dana 44 but its seems like it would be much cheaper to beef up my 30 instead.
until the first time you break it. heres a good read on lockers.

http://www.planet4x4.net/forums/locker.php

theres a few other sites with info like this as well.
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Selectable is the way to go. More expensive yes but drivability makes up for it in my book. I happen to have eaton e-locker and 4.88 gears for 30 in my garage. I upgraded to a prorock 44. I did break the 30. So that's something to consider. Although I did not have it beefed up.



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