Anyone running this ? Pros/ Cons ? I am looking into getting a locker up front when I do my gear install.
Thanks

 

I'm looking at this setup as well. I spoke with a local guy who runs a Jeep repair shop and he recommends this locker vs. ARB or electric. The cons are they are trickier to setup and you have to accommodate for a lever in the cockpit. Pros - once they are setup right, you know exactly if you are locked or not. With electric or air, you can't really tell. Another pro is with cable you won't need to worry about air leaks in the line or electrical shorts. Another pro, no need for an onboard air compressor unless you have one already. It's on my list for now for the rear.

 

If you're talking about the front Dana 30, I'd install an Eaton ELocker over the others but with ARB a close second. The air and electric lockers engage and disengage much quicker that a OX. Engaging isn't usually an issue but disengaging an OX sometimes can be a real chore.

 

If I was in the market for a selectable I wouldn't consider anything other than an ARB.

They have a reputation second to none, plus the added benefit of having on-board air for your tires

Of course, this is coming for a guy who doesn't have enough money for said recommendation, so take it with a grain of salt.

 

I think if Ox were a superior product, you'd see more of them in use on the trail.

I put an Aussie in my front axle this summer and couldn't be happier with it. Invisible in 2WD, makes virtually no noise (if it does click, I'm not hearing it), but 100% lockup in 4WD. Inexpensive, durable and easy to install.

Informative thread on what's the "best locker" here.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?136528

 

Read the link from Jeff now I'm on the fence again. I was looking at ARB for rear and decided on OX, now I gotta do more diggin. I was also looking at at Aussie or Detroit for front, but how does it handle in snow (especially turns, on/off ramps etc.)? I live in the North East so winter driving is critical.

 

I wouldn't do the auto locker up front if you drive on the highway in compact snow and ice.

 

I agree. Everyone that I know that ever had an OX chenged them out and went with something else. I didn't like how they shifted.

Thanks for the props.

 

Yes, my a$$ is numb from riding that fence . I was also looking at the Auburn Ected. I have asked some guys that wheel rock buggies and some hardcore crawlers locally ( different region areas may vary from mine area ) and they said they do a tear down about every third or forth time out (unless they break) because they want to inspect things and have fresh lube. A few of them use the ARB air lockers and said to keep an eye on the air lines ( to be expected ), and that a few had metal shavings go into the O-Ring and caused air failure and carry rebuild kits with them incase this happens on the trail. I am not bashing ARB in no way I like their stuff and have some of their product already,there is pros and cons with everything. I am just trying to figure out what direction I need to go in and with the info and knowledge I get here to help me out. It gets cold here and snow and ice is a given in the winter so i have to take that into consideration. This is a DD also, not a dedicated crawler. Thanks for all the answers and input so far.

 

I know where you are coming from "J" . I pinch pennies,scrimp and save in order to get jeep parts, that is why I posted this. I just want the best bang for the buck that won't leave me stranded and the lower the maintenance the better