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Experience with new 4 pinion Eaton E Locker?

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Old 12-22-2014, 09:22 PM
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Had them in front and rear for about 10 months and about 10K miles with no issues. 3 trips to Moab as well as small Saturday trips locally about once a month and they have worked as expected. Running 33s with 3.73 gears.

I have run ARBs in the past and would have installed them again if elocker was not available. On previous vehicles with ARB, had a bad air solenoid and cracked airlines. They were easy fixes but more parts to carry on a trail. It was never a snagged or ripped airline as most elocker fans will use as the example to not get an ARB. A wire and airline can be routed through a vehicle with the same level of protection.
Old 12-22-2014, 09:34 PM
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That's promising to read. I think I'm going to be taking this route then. The shop pushed for ARB, but as I said, I really don't want air lockers. If ARB made e lockers, I might be going that route.
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Originally Posted by JK505
Not that it truly matters that much, but what gears do you run?
I'm running 5:13s on 35s
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I have a pro rock with the 4 pin e locker being delivered later today, will also be adding the e locker in my rear to replace the tru trac. My Jeep will prob be down for a while doing the swap along with a few other upgrades. 5:13 w 40s.. I'll update as soon as I get up and running.
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Thanks everyone, this is what I was looking for. Good luck with the install!
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Originally Posted by Justinn407
I have a pro rock with the 4 pin e locker being delivered later today, will also be adding the e locker in my rear to replace the tru trac. My Jeep will prob be down for a while doing the swap along with a few other upgrades. 5:13 w 40s.. I'll update as soon as I get up and running.
Not to hijack this thread, but I want to say that eaton doesn't recommend anything larger than 35s with their lockers. It might be something to look into before you do the install.
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I'm running Eaton eLockers front and rear with 35" and 5.13 gears. Quick connect and disconnect.

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Originally Posted by jrod250
Not to hijack this thread, but I want to say that eaton doesn't recommend anything larger than 35s with their lockers. It might be something to look into before you do the install.
Mind sharing a link? Would be good to know as I'm moving to 37's. Checked the owners manual and didn't find any tire size restrictions.

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Originally Posted by H8MUD
Mind sharing a link? Would be good to know as I'm moving to 37's. Checked the owners manual and didn't find any tire size restrictions.
ARB doesn't warrantee anything bigger than the stock tire...

Companies are just covering their ass.
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Originally Posted by H8MUD
Mind sharing a link? Would be good to know as I'm moving to 37's. Checked the owners manual and didn't find any tire size restrictions.
Same here. It looks like I'll be going this route


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