WVpioneer_88 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 How are you liking your ox cable locker? I’m building some 44s and was thinking about putting one in my rear axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 5:23 AM, WVpioneer_88 said: How are you liking your ox cable locker? I’m building some 44s and was thinking about putting one in my rear axle. I've had a cable operated Ox in the rear D44 since 2006. It's always worked great. I routed the cable carefully and used Adel clamps at a couple points to keep the cable in place. The clamps are loose enough on the cable to allow some movement. I did manage to somehow pinch the cable on the Rubicon Trail in 2019. That made the shifter operation a bit stiffer. I was thinking of replacing the cable, but lately I think it has loosened a little from use, so I'll probably keep running it as is. The front D44 Ox is air operated. I think I posted earlier that I replaced a Detroit Locker with the Ox. It's nice having the option now to be unlocked/locked on the trail. So far it has been flawless in operation. I like the fact that it uses a pneumatic rocker switch, so there are no electrical relays to be a potential problem. I routed the air lines carefully, as any time I've seen an air locker fail on the trail, it was most often because of a damaged line from a sloppy installation. I carry an air line repair kit I cobbled together myself, mostly containing parts I got from Mcmaster-Carr. I don't see as many Ox Lockers on the trail as ARB or factory Rubicon lockers, but everyone I talk to that has one, likes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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