Ahhhhhh. I think the light bulb in my head just turned on. No relay needed there as there are not many amps in my head.

But I understand now. Thank you again. I am wiring this baby up tonight. Off to Auto Zone to get a 4-pole mini relay.

I'll post you on the results.

 

i just have to say to the guys that responded to this guys questions about the locker that you did a good thing to help someone in need.

 

one caveat to my earlier post.
I have the front locker/axle assembly, so the positive being on the driver's side pin is for the front, pretty sure if you are doing the back it is on the passengers side but I'm not sure.

 

I agree. These guys have been awesome...and patient. That's what makes this site so great. I'm glad I am over here now and hopefully can pay it forward.

Thank you for the clarification on the pins.

I did notice that there are 2 connections on this axle. The lower one has a larger connection assembley with wires that go into the axle. Then there is another on the top of the axle. A little smaller but goes directly into the axle.
Any idea what this one is?

 

The top smaller connection is the 12 v that activates the locker
The larger lower is the indicator for the locker.
I'm going to wire this to an LED in the dash.
Take a look at this web site. This write up fit the dana 44 into a yj

http://www.4wdandsportutility.com/te...xle/index.html

 

Ahhh. Ok. I would have used the other. I'll just cap it off for now then.

I initially wanted to use OEM wiring, but had been informed that I would have had to do alot of work under the dash in order to make it work and it was more trounle than it was worth so I am going with this method. I'm fine with that. I would only use the locker very selectively anyway when off-road.

I just looked at my reley closer. I asked for a 30Amp and the receipt says 30Amp, but it is actually a 40 Amp. Should I exchange it?

 

Funny, we were discussing this over on this thread yesterday:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/ruby-e-discos-47366/ You really, really don't need a relay. The relay is just used when the amount of current running through the switch is enough to burn the switch out. The locker doesn't require near that much power. I'm using a 20 amp switch and no problem whatsoever. I was going to do that relay thing and all, but a nice guy talked me out of it. Anyhow, on that other thread there are a couple of descriptions on how to do a simple wiring of both locker and sensor. (I know the topic was labeled as EDisco wiring, but you know how ADD we all are... look, a chicken! )

 

Honestly, you dont need a relay. A relay is just a cleaner install. If your switch is rated at 20 amp and you use a 20 amp fuse in front of the switch that would be ok. However, since you have the 40 am relay, just use a 20 amp fuse. The fuse will always blow first. Your only limted by the weakest part of a wiring, which should always be the fuse. As long as your relay has a higher amp capacity than your fuse your are good to go

 

Ok. I have wired everything up with the relay (40A) and a 2A in-line fuse.

The BIG question. How do I test prior to going off-road?

 

Make sure you have a fuse in front of your switch and your relay.
Take 'er for a drive on the road, flip the switch and if she is a real B>>>>h to turn then your locked.