Best front locker

[JD Dave]

I have an elocker but last year I just ran a welded front diff with a Fleece big shaft. It was a complete pig to try and turn end since I'm going open driveline I need a locker for sure. Just looking for some other ideas. Was thinking about an air locker and I'm guessing they're better but was looking for some insight.

 

[ikeG]

Wouldnt most open driveline trucks be running straight front axles? i didnt think there was any more options for IFS than what you already mentioned

 

[JD Dave]

Wouldnt most open driveline trucks be running straight front axles? i didnt think there was any more options for IFS than what you already mentioned

Just because most are running a straight front axle doesn't mean that's the best way and I didn't think there was either but that's why I'm asking. I was more wanting opinions on what was stronger as I've never ran an air locker.

 

[JoshH]

I like my ARB. Works like a spool when it's locked, but turns like stock when it's unlocked.

 

[ikeG]

The e lockers have def caused some trouble.

 

[RobsDmax]

miller welder?? :stirthepot2:

 

[JD Dave]

I like my ARB. Works like a spool when it's locked, but turns like stock when it's unlocked.

Thanks Josh. The main reason I'm asking this question is I'm getting sick of buying things twice. I have an elocker sitting here but I really don't trust it but if the air lockers are more dependable I will go that way. KInd of a pain adding a compressor for just the locker. I wondering how much air they use, was think of just having a small aluminum air tank that i could fiil before hand. Might be a more of a pita then just mounting a compressor though.

 

[JD Dave]

miller welder?? :stirthepot2:

Mine is welded now but with the Fleece big shaft you don't have your slide collar.

 

[RobsDmax]

Mine is welded now but with the Fleece big shaft you don't have your slide collar.

i was just being a smartass haha

 

[JD Dave]

i was just being a smartass haha

I don't really like using your name and smart in the same sentence.

 

[RobsDmax]

I don't really like using your name and smart in the same sentence.

haha you must have got a joke writer for your birthday!! :spit:

 

[Fingers]

I have the ARBs front and rear. Bulletproof. Be super extra careful with the routing of the copper air line from the actuator piston. Darn thing breaks off way too easy.

 

[MarkBroviak]

Kevin runs the fleece axle with arb airlocker and works flawlessly in his 3.0 truck.:thumb:

 

[S Phinney]

What about lockers for drag racing? Pros and Cons?

 

[JoshH]

What about lockers for drag racing? Pros and Cons?

I wouldn't run one in the front axle. If you break a front axle, be prepared to make a hard turn toward whatever side breaks!

 

[Sledheadxp800r]

What about keeping the welded carrier and going with the allseason billet axle disconnect collar?

http://allseasondieselperformance.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75&products_id=370

 

[SmokeShow]

I'd keep what you have & add elec/hyd assisted steering. Won't be anymore problems turning & strong as possible.

 

[Hot COCOAL]

What about keeping the welded carrier and going with the allseason billet axle disconnect collar?

http://allseasondieselperformance.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75&products_id=370

So, the allseason slider is just a stronger than stock replacement, sorta bullet proofing the already good factory unit, sounds good, half the price of the air locker and i can install it myself from the looks of it, maybe...lol

 

[JD Dave]

I'd keep what you have & add elec/hyd assisted steering. Won't be anymore problems turning & strong as possible.

We're going hydraulic but with the amount of weight on my front end I think I still need a locker. I guess the ARB from the sounds of everyone is bullet proof so thanks to those who responded.

So, the allseason slider is just a stronger than stock replacement, sorta bullet proofing the already good factory unit, sounds good, half the price of the air locker and i can install it myself from the looks of it, maybe...lol

The slide colar and the locker do completely different funtions. If you had a welded front diff on a dedicated sled puller that would be fine but the fleece shaft eliminates that completely which solves one problem. I would upgrade the collar though in your case cause if ou havn't croke one yet you will.

 

[2005LLY]

What's needed in the front end for a daily driver/ weekend puller? I was looking at an air locker but didn't know if there was a better option?