Questions about E-lockers (1 Viewer)

[Radd Cruisers]

I don't like having to wire a compressor. One more thing to go wrong and that your relying on.

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Toyota lockers are tough. I haven't heard of anyone grenading them.
ARBS get condensation and junk in the lines.

crushers whats your beef with em.

The factory lockers fail with much more regularity than properly installed ARBs in my (repair shop) experience. Lots of wiring, motor, and sensor issues. The motors fill with dirt, the wires rub through, the sensors die and need to be replaced.

The long spline on the 9.5" lockers has been well-known to twist the shaft and cause the locker to jam. A twisted spline also makes the axle shaft almost impossible to remove, so you have to cut apart the housing to get it out and salvage the locker.

The ARB compressor is just not an issue, and they are very reliable. A compressor is also really useful to have on-board. I have had my original compressor on-board my BJ42 for nearly 20 years - it still runs fine and has filled more tires than I can count.

Air lockers are faster and less expensive (unless you get your e-lockers for cheap or free).

Air lockers don't need special axle shafts.

They both work well if you service them and treat them with some respect.

I would not, and do not, hesitate to run either type.


~John

 

[Radd Cruisers]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/239583-twisted-rear-axle-shaft.html#post3635488

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/239583-twisted-rear-axle-shaft.html#post3635556

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/239583-twisted-rear-axle-shaft.html#post3635802

Or just read the whole thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/239583-twisted-rear-axle-shaft.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/360541-oem-vs-arb-lockers.html

~John