Eaton Elocker

[afrank3594]

Im thinking about an Eaton Elocker in the front of my '02 2500 Chevy P/U . Anyone have one, was it tough to install and how well does it work?

 

[skibreeze]

I love working on jeeps, sleds, and other stuff. Installing a locker in a setup diff isn't too bad, but it is a pita compared to alot of other work. Lockers are incredible for traction.

 

[JHG]

I don't know much about the Eaton Elocker but I have quite a bit of experience with Detroit TrueTrac lockers and ARB air lockers. A true trac in the rear of that truck with an Air locker up front would be built proof. Having the on board air compressor is always nice to. You can power most air tools, inflate and deflate tires and several other things.

 

[EDP]

we have done many e locker install and have had great luck with them. If you need help deciding on what is best for your application let us know

 

[Coxy]

The E-locker is the electromagnet actuated one correct? If so, i've only heard positive things about it. I have Detroits Electrak locker, and its a god damn POS. It hasnt locked right since the first weekend of having it. I adjusted it to spec a half a dozen times, tried 3 different types of oil in the diff, and still nothing. Detroit was no help and wouldnt stand behind their junk. The only positive to it, is this unit is a Truetrac "posi" when unlocked, so its still somewhat capable, untill i really need the front locked solid to help the 40's paw up some rocks. Never an issue out of the tried and true Detroit locker out back, always there when you want it, and even more so when ya dont haha.

 

[MahaMan]

Eaton owns Detroit Locker, Trutrac, and also produces and sells the e-locker. They can handle both the front and rear differential needs. They are bullet proof and have great service.

 

[Nikolai]

For the front nothing beats an ARB. They're bulletproof, and you can still have regular 4wd or full on locked. Had an ARB and Detroit in my SD and that thing would go almost anywhere.