Topic: Dana 44 question

[aw12345]

arb works like a charm for me, not saying that ox lockers wouldn't. However I am very happy with my choice no need for 2 extra shifters and cables that get stiff

[oldjeep]

arb works like a charm for me, not saying that ox lockers wouldn't. However I am very happy with my choice no need for 2 extra shifters and cables that get stiff

Problem with ARB's is the seemingly constant leaks - especially in cold climates and getting used to asking "Does it look like my front end locked in"?   Some people seem to be able to get them to work reliably, but I sure havn't ever seen it in person.

[Mozman68]

well....mine is driven A LOT on the road...sometimes near 100 miles a day when I'm working in my Muskegon office...had to go with selectable.

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[jcsanders79]

arb works like a charm for me, not saying that ox lockers wouldn't. However I am very happy with my choice no need for 2 extra shifters and cables that get stiff

First time I've heard that (stiffness).  ARB's would be my second choice I guess.

[aw12345]

Those cables are not cheap and yes quite a few do get very stiff to operate (takes a lot of effort) some expensive ones last longer than others. Also adjustment of the cable would be quite important, don't know if the shift collar has a detent that locks the shift collar in the locked or unlocked postion, if the shift fork is what keeps the collar in place it will wear rather quickly, I have seen to many shiftcovers with worn forks just from people keeping their hands on the shift lever, believe it or not some shift forks will be worn excesively in a matter of a couple of weeks

[jcsanders79]

Those cables are not cheap and yes quite a few do get very stiff to operate (takes a lot of effort) some expensive ones last longer than others. Also adjustment of the cable would be quite important, don't know if the shift collar has a detent that locks the shift collar in the locked or unlocked postion, if the shift fork is what keeps the collar in place it will wear rather quickly, I have seen to many shiftcovers with worn forks just from people keeping their hands on the shift lever, believe it or not some shift forks will be worn excesively in a matter of a couple of weeks

Sounds like an issue buying non-OX parts.  Still either way two Ox cables are cheaper than the compressor from ARB

[neale_rs]

The more I look at it the better the Eaton E-Locker looks.  It uses an electromagnet to engage so it has fewer moving parts, at least for the engagement.

[oldjeep]

The more I look at it the better the Eaton E-Locker looks.  It uses an electromagnet to engage so it has fewer moving parts, at least for the engagement.

Even worse than the other 2.  I had an 8.8 e-locker and god help you when you break a part or worse yet rip the wires out of the electro magnet when the tabs break off and it spins.  The repair parts cost more than the substantial price of the locker.

Due to the ball ramp design it actually unlocks for a moment when you change the direction you are moving, which is most likely the reason for ripping off the tabs that keep the magnet from spinning.

[nic99007]

i have OX front and rear.  Once they are adjusted there is no worries. I have never had an issue.  And i've never had an issue with my cables.  they have been in for years and the shifters still look new.  I doubt you could find any wear on them.

[neale_rs]

Thanks for the info.  It's always to to hear from people who have actually uesed these lockers.  Sounds like the OX is winning right now.