Stupid Diff Question

Hobie164 · Feb 10, 2010

So I just bought a 1994 two door XJ 6cyl 4x4. I am good friends with all the Currie boys so they are setting me up with everything I could ever need.

What should I do for lockers? I am going to talk with the Curries about it but they are all up at the Hammers event and I am just curious to see what you all have to say.

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austinaubinoe · Feb 10, 2010

Lucky....

I run a rear ARB and front Lock-Right, but if I could have anything it would be a front and rear OX Locker!

joe_peters · Feb 10, 2010

If price is of no concern, go for the best:

ARB--air.

OX Locker--cable.

Auburn/Eaton--electric.

If money matters:

Aussie

jeeperjohn · Feb 11, 2010

OX for the win! (best) If you are on a tighter budget than that then Detroit (better), or Aussie (good). Selectables are nice but cha ching!

RCP Phx · Feb 11, 2010

Ive seen way more "issues" with an "OX" vs an "ARB".Most ARB owners complain about either problems resulting from a bad install or airline issues,both of these are easily overcome.

austinaubinoe · Feb 11, 2010

Dont think there would be any issues though if the currie guys were behind the install

joe_peters · Feb 11, 2010

RCP Phx said:
Ive seen way more "issues" with an "OX" vs an "ARB".Most ARB owners complain about either problems resulting from a bad install or airline issues,both of these are easily overcome.

No dog in this fight (I have two Aussies--one for the D30 and my Red Heeler Katie), but the only "issues" I have seen with the OX Lockers are maintenance--the owners never perform maintenance on the cables. Of course, the same owners never perform maintenance on their drum brakes or adjust their parking brake cables either.

RCP Phx · Feb 11, 2010

All I know is I have 3 ARB's and after 10yrs the only issues I have had has been with the "bulkhead" fitting in the axles.My early fixes were exactly what ARB does currently.I haven't had an actual "locker" issue ever!

joe_peters · Feb 11, 2010

RCP Phx said:
All I know is I have 3 ARB's and after 10yrs the only issues I have had has been with the "bulkhead" fitting in the axles.My early fixes were exactly what ARB does currently.I haven't had an actual "locker" issue ever!

They are a great locker, no question about that.

Can you post up some pics of the 6x6 XJ, never seen one! Oh, maybe you meant three lockers in two or more vehicles? I did see a picture once of a 6x6 CJ, back in the 60~70s in a 4 wheel mag--looked cool.

jeeperjohn · Feb 19, 2010

RCP Phx said:
Ive seen way more "issues" with an "OX" vs an "ARB".Most ARB owners complain about either problems resulting from a bad install or airline issues,both of these are easily overcome.

The only real cause of issues with either locker is improper setup. Both lockers will be reliable if installed correctly.

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