Eaton E-Locker Reviews?

[Footlong70]

Hey guys Just shopping for selectable locker. I would prefer not to have air lockers. I'm hoping for Electric locker for my rear 8.8. Anybody used or heard any reviews on them? Are they reliable?

 

[F150hybred]

From what I was told, it's not a "true" locker. What it does is increase the load on the clutches. Granted, this does lock it up somewhat... but under extreme conditions, it MAY still slip. As I said, that was what I was told.
Now.. if you are going to spend that kind of money, why not toss in a few extra bucks and upgrade to a Detroit locker. You won't have any issues with that idea...and it's automatic.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

I beleive the E-locker is a true locker, its the Auburn Ected that is just a ramped up limited slip when 'locked'

 

[crawlin91]

Ive heard that they have lots of problems engaging and usually fail when you need them most.

 

[MikeWild]

So far so good with my Ected front & rear, it did great out on the snowy hills here.

 

[Captain Ledd]

It is a full locker, the ECTED is the one that's actually a super limited slip.

I've heard both good and bad, slightly more good though. I have heard about the problems engaging, guy I met on the trail had issues with that.

 

[Footlong70]

From what I was told, it's not a "true" locker. What it does is increase the load on the clutches. Granted, this does lock it up somewhat... but under extreme conditions, it MAY still slip. As I said, that was what I was told.
Now.. if you are going to spend that kind of money, why not toss in a few extra bucks and upgrade to a Detroit locker. You won't have any issues with that idea...and it's automatic.

Your talking about the Auburn which uses clutches to try and achieve a locker. The Eaton E-Locker is a true locker when engaged. The Auburn is the only one though that I have ever heard guys have problems with, not engaging or disengaging when switched. That's why I'm just curious about the Eaton Electric locker...

 

[bobbywalter]

i intend to run these lockers. they are excellent.

 

[wizkid00104]

If you want selectable, why not go with an OX Locker. This excerpt is from TRS Fab and Offroad

Ox Locker

P/N OT OXF8.8-31

8.8" Ford 31-Spline Ox Locker

The 4x4 OX Locker is built to last. From its extra thick differential cover to its unique 4 pin design, you can see and feel the quality. The new OX Locker works with a simple push/pull of the activator switch. It takes no electricity, no air, and no hassles! The best part is that it locks and unlocks for your driving needs. Unlock for highway driving and tight turns off road. Lock for tough terrain and rockcrawling.

 

[Captain Ledd]

If you want selectable, why not go with an OX Locker. This excerpt is from TRS Fab and Offroad

Ox Locker

P/N OT OXF8.8-31

8.8" Ford 31-Spline Ox Locker

The 4x4 OX Locker is built to last. From its extra thick differential cover to its unique 4 pin design, you can see and feel the quality. The new OX Locker works with a simple push/pull of the activator switch. It takes no electricity, no air, and no hassles! The best part is that it locks and unlocks for your driving needs. Unlock for highway driving and tight turns off road. Lock for tough terrain and rockcrawling.

Now those a good friend of mine had, albeit a D44 version. Had alot of problems with the cable binding, though to it's merit, he thrashed that thing more than I would ever dare a rental . He broke every part on that jeep at some point, except the OX.