Air Locker for H2

[Screeper]

The e-locker uses an electric switch to activate the locker and will not affect the airsuspension compressor in any way. It is the exact system as is already installed in your rear differential. A word of caution. Make sure that the shop does not wire both lockers to the same switch. As was mentioned earlier the use of the front locker should be very minimal as it severly limits manuverability. As for sticking with the ARB and plumbing it into your air suspensions plumbing, I am sure it could be done. Would I want to risk warranty issues with the rear air suspension after tapping into the air tank for the locker. No.... I still advise to stick with the e-locker. You already have one, why not two.

[Cranky Steve]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Screeper:
I had both front and rear air lockers in my jeep. My advise is to go with the eaton. My airlockers chewed up two compressors and tended to constantly leak air, which kept cycling the compressor. I believe some of these problems were related to the compressor being installed under the hood where the constant heating and cooling played hell on the airlines and o rings.
As far as traction and control, there is nothing that compares to a locker in both diffs. Will you use it? I doubt it as you only lock the front in the worst situations. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Really? Did you plumb it yourself or have a shop do it? Mine work flawlessly. I did have to learn to use the correct thread sealers when setting up the fittings on the compressor to solve air leaks. I have no leaks at all since. (ARB Comp).

The thread sealant ARB recommends is crap. What works is a 2 step process (Learned this from a commercial plumber). Make the first layer Teflon tape, and then use Whitlam Blue Magic pipe thread compound on top of that. Seals on the spot, and then sets up nicely. Easy to clean of later if you need to work on the fittings.

[Cranky Steve]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Screeper:
Had it plumbed in the shop first. Then did it myself numerous times. Leaks came from several places. First from the fittings (used the arb sealent then teflon tape) then from the tank around the center retaining bolt. Fixed mumerous times. As I said, I believe the thermal cycling broke down the seals as the aluminium expanded much quicker then the steel fittings and retaining bolts. Florida summers = 95 degrees plus. The lockers themselves where great and worked with out fail. I would put the compressor as the weak link. The salt air where I live didnt do the aluminium hardware any good either and I believe led to my first seized compressor. I have since found that keeping it as simple as possible is the best. The e locker cuts out numerous moving parts. On a hard core wheeler I might even go with the cable actuated OX locker. I wish I had your sealant info when I still owned my TJ. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The tank leaks are fixed by using the Silicon Lubricant for O-rings. The Bolt should have a washer with a Silicon seal built into it. The tank uses an O-ring. It's important to not overtighten the Tank bolt.

Out here we have extreme temp fluctuations even in the summer. We get 40 to 50 degree differences. What we don't have is the humidity you have.

BTW, I've read lots of good feedback on the Eaton E-lockers as well.

[H2 Passion]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by R2:
Here are a couple of links to discussions we have had on this forum.

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums?q=Y&a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=5106011751&m=27960 43935&p=1

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums?q=Y&a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=5106011751&m=39660 88694&p=1

Enjoy reading <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi R2,

I went to these 2 discussions, but would you please give me a summary which one is better for me and if the front locker will help me out to drive all ways in mud and snow and never been stucked.

Elie

[Cranky Steve]

H2 Passion, do you live near Sacramento, CA? Sean at River City Differentials in Rancho Cordova is the best guy to go to for stuff like this. If your not from this area, find a local shop that specializes in diff work. Talk to racers and hardcore off roaders. They will know who the best shop is.