Went wheeling this weekend used the rear locker and when I was done it didn't disengage. I used a screwdriver to unlock it. The lock plate moved over to the right but it still felt locked. Got home and jacked it up and spun the rear wheels and the both turn the same way. That means it's still locked right? I have the rear cover off but can't see anything wrong. Any ideas

 

If it's on a lift and in gear (6-speed) or park with the emergency brake off you shouldn't be able to spin the tires if it is locked. If it is unlocked they will spin opposite (spin one and the other will rotate opposite direction) at the same speed.

 

I have the rear jacked up on stands and the transmission in neutral. It's an automatic. I spin them and they spin the same direction. What could be keeping the axle locked

 

Your rear Rubi locker is toast. Mine gave up like that years ago. Put in an ARB and never looked back.

 

Damn that's not what I wanted to hear, but I do appreciate it. I'm 200 miles from home too.

 

just take it easy on corners and you should be fine. better rear than front. I have had mine not disengage and then after a few miles start working again and never giving me another problem. I know it makes 0 sense and logically I know it could not make a difference but once I switched to royal purple gear oil I never had a problem again.

 

I drove mine home on the freeway for 150 miles. Didn't have any issues.

 

Your magnetic actuator thingy is probably toast. You can replace part now I believe. It involves removing the carrier bearing on that side though. I'll try and finds. A link to the part number

 

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 http://www.rpmextreme.com/Product/21...y-2005193.aspx

 

Thanks jadmt and JKZinger I'll be less nervous driving it home tomorrow. Thanks for the info and the link Monte417. That might be the quickest fix. I'll see What the shop says. Thanks again guys