Originally Posted by ShutterBug

I know a lot of guys that love the ARB, and they are a strong and capable locker. I don't know which locker is stronger, ARB vs. Eaton.

But for what it is worth, if your air compressor fails for some reason, so do your lockers. If an airline gets nicked or cut (worse), so go the lockers.

If I break a wire on my eLocker, I can MacGyver something on the trail a lot easier than I can fix an air compressor.

Originally Posted by urmyboyblue

I mean technically, with the plastic airline, you can tape it up and it should be fine. If your compressor does go out, yeah, you're toast. But, that's why I went with the braided lines and everything is routed out of the way.

I will say, I did see a video of ARB vs Yukon's I believe and the Yukon's were thrashed and ARBs were good to go...But again, it's probably marketing.

Originally Posted by Britz

I'd be interested in hearing opinions on lockers for my '08 JK 2dr. I live in a mountainous backwoods area, tight curves along a gorge and the pavement stops a few miles from my cabin; a combination to clay dirt, bullrock and gravel roads the rest of the way. I've been told by some locals that auto-lockers (one guy mentioned Detroit specifically) would be a huge no-no, as they can send you flying down the gorge when you want to turn. I haven't been stuck yet, but I have to keep the road open in winter to my cabin as the Feds and County have been fighting on who will keep the rocks and boulders at bay for the plows. I use a drag as if you use a plow, there are very strict requirements from the Feds for the short amount of paved road, and when the snow gets rotten, it gets interesting even with chains all around especially when the weekend warriors come up with sleds. I have no issues getting the ARB setup, but would like to explore my options. Any opinions appreciated.

Originally Posted by Jonathan_JK

Found this article might help you decide on your lockers. Selectable vs. Automatic - The Differential Showdown - Four Wheeler Magazine

Originally Posted by urmyboyblue

I mean technically, with the plastic airline, you can tape it up and it should be fine. If your compressor does go out, yeah, you're toast. But, that's why I went with the braided lines and everything is routed out of the way.

I will say, I did see a video of ARB vs Yukon's I believe and the Yukon's were thrashed and ARBs were good to go...But again, it's probably marketing.

Originally Posted by thegoat

I tried taping the airline, it didn't last long enough to engage. The only way to go is to use the braided stainless lines if you go with an ARB; I am going to be doing this soon.

Originally Posted by Jonathan_JK

Plus SS lines are goat proof. You won't have to worry about a stray goat chewing on your plastic lines.