Rear locker won't unlock!!
08-02-2017, 05:19 PM
#11
JK Enthusiast
Why would this problem be his magnetic actuator if he can slide the ring over but the axle is still locked
If his magnetic actuator is toast wouldn't that cause a non-lock situation not a unlock one.
What else would keep it locked if you can still push the locking ring over
08-03-2017, 05:48 AM
#12
JK Jedi
This is the part that needs to be replaced. They just starting selling this part not long ago. Beats buying a whole new locker assembly. Google the part number and find the best price RpmExtreme Jeep Rubicon D44 E Locker Magnet Assembly 2005193 :: RPM Extreme
04-09-2019, 12:56 AM
#14
JK Jedi
If you want the real bad news, there's no simple replacement for the rubi locker. It's stupid money for the same POS locker, or it's more money for a decent 35-spline locker that will then require new 35-spline axle shafts.
04-15-2019, 05:51 AM
#15
If sliding the actuator ring over through the fill hole isn't working, you need to drain the oil and remove the cover. Odds are that ring isn't moving over all the way around the carrier. Mine locked up bad in Moab. On top of moving the ring over with a screwdriver, I had to jack up the rear axle and play with the tires at the same time to get the dog clutch to release. It sounds like your wave spring might be shot. Mine started getting a little sticky unlocking, and it progressively got worse over time to the point that when I locked it, there was no getting it unlocked by itself.
If you want the real bad news, there's no simple replacement for the rubi locker. It's stupid money for the same POS locker, or it's more money for a decent 35-spline locker that will then require new 35-spline axle shafts.
If you want the real bad news, there's no simple replacement for the rubi locker. It's stupid money for the same POS locker, or it's more money for a decent 35-spline locker that will then require new 35-spline axle shafts.
