Locker types: what's the difference?

JKWrang

JKWrang

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So I was looking as lockers and I wasn't sure about what the different kinds of lockers were.. so I have a couple questions.

What's the difference between a detroit locker and an air locker?

Why do most guys run an air locker and not an automatic noSlip detroit locker like Eaton makes.

Is a detroit locker the same thing as an eLocker?

If there is a thread about this already im sorry moderators.


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JKWrang said:
So I was looking as lockers and I wasn't sure about what the different kinds of lockers were.. so I have a couple questions.

What's the difference between a detroit locker and an air locker?

Why do most guys run an air locker and not an automatic noSlip detroit locker like Eaton makes.

Is a detroit locker the same thing as an eLocker?

If there is a thread about this already im sorry moderators.


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most people run air lockers because they are selectable. you can have it on when you need it over it kicking in when your making a turn and having your tire squeal. thats why i run an ARB air locker. the jk's traction control system is very good as is. i think i have only used my air locker once since i had it and that was when i was stick in an ice hole at rausch with hinrich. other than that i havent needed it.

as far as the rest goes i will leacve that for others to answer since i dont really know 100%
 
basically- what cozdude said- the Detroit locker is a non selectable always on. The air locker and elocker (electric) and ox cable locker=can be turned on and off.
 
Thanks guys. :thumbup:

Good to know. Anyone here run a detroit locker??

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Army_Vet said:
david1tontj does, he warns people all the time that there is a learning curve for those who run one on a DD.
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Hmmm... ill have to msg him and ask. The articles mainly talk about locked rear diffs. I guess most people dont lock the front?

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JKWrang said:
Hmmm... ill have to msg him and ask. The articles mainly talk about locked rear diffs. I guess most people dont lock the front?

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Well the Detroit is an auto locker, going around a corner can fool it into sensing a slip, so mid turn it may lock. With the HIGH traction of a paved road this can create an interesting moment
 
Army_Vet said:
Well the Detroit is an auto locker, going around a corner can fool it into sensing a slip, so mid turn it may lock. With the HIGH traction of a paved road this can create an interesting moment
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Yea I think ill pass. Lockers seem a little too complicated for me right now. Thanks for the information everybody. I appreciate it

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JKWrang said:
Yea I think ill pass. Lockers seem a little too complicated for me right now. Thanks for the information everybody. I appreciate it

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for me its the expense... but I find its cheaper to hang out with buddies with winches... im not to proud to get a tug every now and then
 
Army_Vet said:
for me its the expense... but I find its cheaper to hang out with buddies with winches... im not to proud to get a tug every now and then
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Agreed. For now I just enjoy wheeling and learn my rigs ins and outs. Which reminds me. You better be at RC in spring, army vet. We haven't had the pleasure of wheeling together

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JKWrang said:
Agreed. For now I just enjoy wheeling and learn my rigs ins and outs. Which reminds me. You better be at RC in spring, army vet. We haven't had the pleasure of wheeling together

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Be there with bells on:thumb:
 
It really is just a matter of adjusting your driving style a little bit with auto lockers( ie detroit spartan and lock rite) when going around a corner you take it just a little faster and coast through it, never had a problem, if you wanna power slide then you floor it :cheesy::thumb: but on highway driving as your taking a banking corner if you punch it it will work against your steering but back off and boom your good. I ran auto lockers in both axles of my jeep and drove it everywhere and love it but thats just me! try to drive someones jeep or some such with a auto locker in the rear and see how it feels, cause a selectable locker is just the same as not having one when its disengaged!
 
Tigrcky said:
It really is just a matter of adjusting your driving style a little bit with auto lockers( ie detroit spartan and lock rite) when going around a corner you take it just a little faster and coast through it, never had a problem, if you wanna power slide then you floor it :cheesy::thumb: but on highway driving as your taking a banking corner if you punch it it will work against your steering but back off and boom your good. I ran auto lockers in both axles of my jeep and drove it everywhere and love it but thats just me! try to drive someones jeep or some such with a auto locker in the rear and see how it feels, cause a selectable locker is just the same as not having one when its disengaged!
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I've also heard that Detroit lockers are much stronger than ARB/ selectable lockers which can break.
 
JKWrang said:
Yea I think ill pass. Lockers seem a little too complicated for me right now. Thanks for the information everybody. I appreciate it

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This is why a selectable locker is best. You basically flip a switch to turn it on and off. When off it's an open diff just like stock on a sport or rubi.

I have heard of people having issues with ARB but they are few and far between from what I heard. Also heard ARB had a good warranty with them. It was an easy choice for me when picking my ARB. It's expensive but prob the best proven selectable locker on the market.



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