Best axle lockers?

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12-08-2013 | 12:10 AM

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N20jeep

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From: Jacksonville, FL

Year: 92

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Where did you read that about the e locker? When it's engaged it engaged.

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12-08-2013 | 12:53 AM

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Ian96XJ

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From: San Diego, CA

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

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Originally Posted by 93XJLI

i almost bought an e-locker for my 44. then i read that it needs a certain amount of rotation to fully engage when going from forward to reverse or the other way round. so if you are locked, back up like 3" and hit it you can blow it up from not being fully engaged. i went with OX.. it can be engaged/disengaged up to 150mph.

I read that, too. That you needed a certain amount of rotation to fully engage. That it wasn't recommended that you try to rock yourself back & forth when stuck.

However, the guys at the shop couldn't verify that and recommended the e-locker over the ARB *if* I wanted to spend more money switching out the axle. I don't need the extra expense and I'll enjoy the OBA I'll get from going with ARB.

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12-08-2013 | 05:41 AM

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94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

I've never read that. My friend has one in the rear of his JK. I thought it was good to go under like 3mph...

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12-08-2013 | 07:33 AM

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caged

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From: Northern Ontario, Canada

Year: 1990, 1999, 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

in my opinion...
detroit is the best auto locker.
ox is the best selectable locker.

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12-08-2013 | 10:22 AM

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93XJLI

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From: LI, NY

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0, bolt ons for days...

I looked around quick and couldn't find it. I think it was on pirate.

Regardless, I'm very happy with my OX and would love to have one out back too but it's too much $$$ to convert my 60 to full float and then add the locker.

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