Locker switch
11-07-2006, 11:41 AM
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Locker switch
Has anyone figured out how to rewire the locker switch so it can be engaged in 4wd high (or 2wd)? I understand the safety reasons for the OEM settings, but it would be nice to be able to lock the rear axle in 4wd high.
11-07-2006, 01:41 PM
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Locker Switch?!?! Man, I'd just be happy right now to have my order reach "D" status!!!
Seriously, I too, am waiting for someone to figure it out. If not, I'll tackle it when I get my JK some time next year...
Tom
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Seriously, I too, am waiting for someone to figure it out. If not, I'll tackle it when I get my JK some time next year...
Tom
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11-07-2006, 05:56 PM
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Right now you can only use the front and rear lockers in Low Range. The bummer is if you do a lot of stuff in sand or even mud it is nice to be able to lock up the axles at higher speeds, even in High Range. But the good side to it is not allowing someone who does not understand when lockers are helpful and when they can be harmful to safe driving.
The factory built the system the way it is for safety reasons. In low range is the speed is low enough that they do not need to worry about someone using the lockers while driving around on the street in situations where locked axles would help to induce a loss of traction (skid). A situation like this would be turning on ice, where you want each tire to be able to spin at it needed speed to maintain traction. If they allowed you to turn the lockers on at higher street type speeds I am sure you would get some person who would think that if they are driving on ice they need more traction and put the vehicle in 4 high with the locker on. Each time they made a turn there would be at least 2 wheel that would skid rather than roll on the ice. Could casue a dangerous situation.
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I'm looking forward to this too !! IMO it is a must....
hey Eddie when Jeff (or any one else) gets this posted maby you could come up with a sticky that has links to posts like these kind of "mods" ??
hey Eddie when Jeff (or any one else) gets this posted maby you could come up with a sticky that has links to posts like these kind of "mods" ??
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Not sure what you exactly what you mean.
Right now you can only use the front and rear lockers in Low Range. The bummer is if you do a lot of stuff in sand or even mud it is nice to be able to lock up the axles at higher speeds, even in High Range. But the good side to it is not allowing someone who does not understand when lockers are helpful and when they can be harmful to safe driving.
The factory built the system the way it is for safety reasons. In low range is the speed is low enough that they do not need to worry about someone using the lockers while driving around on the street in situations where locked axles would help to induce a loss of traction (skid). A situation like this would be turning on ice, where you want each tire to be able to spin at it needed speed to maintain traction. If they allowed you to turn the lockers on at higher street type speeds I am sure you would get some person who would think that if they are driving on ice they need more traction and put the vehicle in 4 high with the locker on. Each time they made a turn there would be at least 2 wheel that would skid rather than roll on the ice. Could casue a dangerous situation.
Right now you can only use the front and rear lockers in Low Range. The bummer is if you do a lot of stuff in sand or even mud it is nice to be able to lock up the axles at higher speeds, even in High Range. But the good side to it is not allowing someone who does not understand when lockers are helpful and when they can be harmful to safe driving.
The factory built the system the way it is for safety reasons. In low range is the speed is low enough that they do not need to worry about someone using the lockers while driving around on the street in situations where locked axles would help to induce a loss of traction (skid). A situation like this would be turning on ice, where you want each tire to be able to spin at it needed speed to maintain traction. If they allowed you to turn the lockers on at higher street type speeds I am sure you would get some person who would think that if they are driving on ice they need more traction and put the vehicle in 4 high with the locker on. Each time they made a turn there would be at least 2 wheel that would skid rather than roll on the ice. Could casue a dangerous situation.
No I understand how they work and when to use, but thanks that would be helpful for someone new to offloading
Ok basically I was asking if the clutch is going to be able to turn all four wheels in high. Mainly do to the difference in gears there will be much greater torque trying to make the clutch slip….So will it slip. If not then I can’t wait to lock my jk in the 3ft of snow/sand/mud/rivers