Air leaks are 99% installer error... enough said
Couldn't have said it better myself. They get a bad rap from people who had them installed poorly.
E-Locker
- Thread starter BEHERSKE
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Couldn't have said it better myself. They get a bad rap from people who had them installed poorly.
- Location
- Sandy, Ut
I didn't say that... Six States has some great guys.
However if they doubt their ability to install it leak free, I would take their word for it, not mine
The ARB systems are actually remarkably simple IMO, and ensuring a leak free system is just a matter of using sound practices during the install. If anything the newer ARB's are actually easier to setup "leak free". They now have a floating seal housing, and use o-rings on the bulkhead fitting instead of a ferrule on the brass line.
I've sold & installed hundereds of ARB's, very, very few issues. In fact out of the ARB's I've installed here in town, I've only had one leak. You can follow my journey here: http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/tech_ARB_troubleshoot.html
waynehartwig
www.jeeperman.com
- Location
- Mead, WA
I didn't say that... Six States has some great guys.
However if they doubt their ability to install it leak free, I would take their word for it, not mine
The ARB systems are actually remarkably simple IMO, and ensuring a leak free system is just a matter of using sound practices during the install. If anything the newer ARB's are actually easier to setup "leak free". They now have a floating seal housing, and use o-rings on the bulkhead fitting instead of a ferrule on the brass line.
I've sold & installed hundereds of ARB's, very, very few issues. In fact out of the ARB's I've installed here in town, I've only had one leak. You can follow my journey here: http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/tech_ARB_troubleshoot.html
I agree.. Also to, the instructions that come with them are well written with pictures. If read and followed, there is no reason to have a bad install. A big majority of the bad installs I've had to fix, were from some gear installer that has been doing installs for 150 years and figured he could do the ARB. While they aren't rocket science, they are different from a Detroit or etc.
I highly doubt I'll ever run anything different in my rigs.... I say highly, because I don't know what the future will bring.
On a side note, I'm curious about their new design on the o rings and how they will last. Not that I doubt the design, it's just weird seeing them over the old o rings for so long. With that said, I have about 50 (different sizes) of the old style - anyone looking to buy some?
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
I have a eaton E-Locker and its at eaton right know because for a c-clip breaking. They determind i had a factory defect. I can say they have been great to work with though. I like it well see if the new one is better when i get it. ( suprise suprise its on back order)
RockMonkey
Suddenly Enthusiastic
Get a Detroit. I have yet to find a selectable locker that is really reliable. JMHO.
Edit: Except maybe the Toy Electric.
Edit: Except maybe the Toy Electric.
RockChucker
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Highland
how is your e-locker modified? what have you done to it to make it better than they come out of the box?I've had good experiences at Six States (14th South 3rd West)
Oh, and I run a modified Eaton E-locker. It works pretty well now. I'd do the ARB if I did it again, though. I've had pretty good luck with them, personally.
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
The early production model I have (I think it's a test mule, actually) had a .030" retaining ring. They've been known to come loose and let the actuator spin around tearing it up. From what I've heard, Eaton has addressed this issue for production lockers, but I haven't seen one to really know.
I had Mike @ Summit Machine cut the .030" groove to .125" and used that size of retaining ring. I've not had any trouble with the locker other than that. It's not a perfect locker, but really isn't too bad at all.
I use it like I used to use my ARB. I lock it before I'm on an obstacle where I'll need it, or if I decide I want it, I pretty much stop the rig and actuate the locker. I'm not a fan of actuating the locker while under "load" like some other users. I believe that's begging for trouble.
RockMonkey
Suddenly Enthusiastic
Where did you get the new ring? I've still got one of those early Eatons and I want to do the same thing before I use it. My rear Eaton had the same problem, the weak snap ring got pushed off and that removes the ability of the locker to lock. I never had a problem with the front and it's still being used in my old buggy. I'd like to use the Eaton in the front axle of future mystery project.
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
I was digging through a pile of parts and rounded it up. Mike sounded like he could find one fairly easily, though.
Where did you get the new ring? I've still got one of those early Eatons and I want to do the same thing before I use it. My rear Eaton had the same problem, the weak snap ring got pushed off and that removes the ability of the locker to lock. I never had a problem with the front and it's still being used in my old buggy. I'd like to use the Eaton in the front axle of future mystery project
Thats crazy thats exactly what happened to mine. I have some pics of what it did to the actuator. It totaly burned it up. I sent it back to eaton though and they warrantied it though. Mine got locked in though and wouldn't come out?
Thats crazy thats exactly what happened to mine. I have some pics of what it did to the actuator. It totaly burned it up. I sent it back to eaton though and they warrantied it though. Mine got locked in though and wouldn't come out?