jimoshel Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I have 2 Dana 44's that I have rebuilt and getting ready to put back together. I was looking at the catalog looking for a couple of lockers to put it them. Frankly I was surprised at the selection offered. Hadn't messed with lockers for ah,,,well,,,a bunch of years and haven't kept up to date on them.I would like selectables but that's not a firm requirement. No serious rock crawling, Just off trail and slick, snowy road use. Asking for any recommendations on brands to get and ones to avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Be aware that with a locked rear axle in the snow it is REAL easy to fish tail (intentionally or not) when making a turn from a still stand (stop sign/traffic light etc). Especially with no weight over the rear axle like a p/u truck. This will not prevent me from installing an Aussie in the rear of my MJ, but it would prevent me from putting a non selectable locker in the rear of anything my daughter would drive in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I'm planning on putting OX lockers in my Dana 30 and Dana 44 in time... Cable operated, no air to mess with and doesn't need any electricity to lock or unlock. Simple mechanical activation, its either locked or unlocked, able to be engaged on the fly as well... http://www.ox-usa.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepcoma Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 +1 on aussie lockers. I have no problems with them in the snow, and 4x4 is just incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I like my ARB's, but they are not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 I like the idea of a cable over vacuam, electric. I would rather pay once for quality than twice for shoddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I'm planning on putting OX lockers in my Dana 30 and Dana 44 in time... Cable operated, no air to mess with and doesn't need any electricity to lock or unlock. Simple mechanical activation, its either locked or unlocked, able to be engaged on the fly as well... http://www.ox-usa.com I personally know someone who has gone through 10 of their cables. I wouldn't recommend the OX to anyone. I have had the ARBs but keep in mind that when engaged they turn the differential into a spool. I had good luck with them though and never had a problem with an air line. People do speak very highly on the Aussie though I have yet to own one. We do not have inclement weather out here so I am a Detroit locker guy for the rear of my MJ. :beerhead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 People do speak very highly on the Aussie though I have yet to own one. I ran an Aussie in the front axle for a few years, never had an issue with it. It worked great and was pretty reasonably priced too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I like the idea of a cable over vacuam, electric. I would rather pay once for quality than twice for shoddy. :agree: I'm planning on putting OX lockers in my Dana 30 and Dana 44 in time... Cable operated, no air to mess with and doesn't need any electricity to lock or unlock. Simple mechanical activation, its either locked or unlocked, able to be engaged on the fly as well... http://www.ox-usa.com I personally know someone who has gone through 10 of their cables. I wouldn't recommend the OX to anyone. I guess each to their own on this one. Is this guy's cable too short or did he just route it in the wrong place? I'm not planning on beating on my setup once I get it in. Sure I'll have fun with it but its going to be used for work just as much as it is for play. I need my truck to be around for me, I think thats the main reason I've never broken any parts on the trail. What most accomplish with the skinny pedal I can accomplish by thinking the obstacle through and idling over it in 4 Lo.... How did he brake the cables? OX makes a bolt that you can put in the cover to permanently lock the diff if you break a cable or you just decide to run without one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 How did he brake the cables? I do not have specific details but I will ask him the next time I see him. He is an experienced wheeler so I know the lines are not too short and they would be set up right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I run a Detroit in the rear of my MJ and have no problems driving it in incliment weather. I'd buy a Detroit for my next vehicle too, no cables, vacuum lines, or electric switches to worry about. It works well, and it's very dependable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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