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 Rubicon Differential Lockers
#797710
03/17/07 04:11 PM
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 52
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I've got a 2006 Rubicon and the guy at the 4x4 shop told me the diff lockers were air actuated. I was under the impression they were electronic. I think someone on this site said they were Eaton e-lockers. Anyone know what they are for sure?
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 Re: Rubicon Differential Lockers
[Re: DarkWolf40]
#797711
03/18/07 12:43 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,768
Web Wheeler
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Here is a trick I learned loooong ago...BEND DOWN AND LOOK!! If you see hoses it is AIR activated! If you see lectric wires it is lectric!! I know this will take some getting used too, But it will come naturally after a while. Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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Re: Rubicon Differential Lockers
[Re: BigJim]
#797712
03/18/07 02:48 PM
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 52
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Well Gee Big Jim, I didn't realize what a stupid question that was. I thought people on this site were a little more decent, respectful and knowledgeable. But then, you don't really know anything do ya? Pardon me all to hell for asking.
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Re: Rubicon Differential Lockers
[Re: DarkWolf40]
#797713
03/18/07 04:49 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,768
Web Wheeler
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Pardon me all to hell for asking. That's Ok DW! Just remember we ain't coming over to put sugar in your coffee every morning either. Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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Re: Rubicon Differential Lockers
[Re: BigJim]
#797714
03/18/07 06:57 PM
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 52
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Shoulda known, your problem is obvious, your from Texas
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Re: Rubicon Differential Lockers
[Re: DarkWolf40]
#797715
03/18/07 09:07 PM
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Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 2,211
Body Damage is Cool
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That is our "big" jim. Gotta love im.
I hate to tell you this, but this site IS the sugarcoated site, try asking the question on Pirate4x4.
Rubi uses an air locker (NOT made by arb)the rear axle unit is half geared limited slip half air locker. The front unit is an open diff till the locker is turned on.
They use a tiny compressor for each locker(2) that produces 5 psi. (An ARB uses 90 psi). The rubi locker has the accutator on the (all inside the diff cover) but outside the diff unit itself. So servicing needs to be done very carefully.
I personally think they are junk.
Jeep was too cheap to use ARBs.
Eaton has nothing to do with rubi lockers.
SD
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Re: Rubicon Differential Lockers
[Re: superdawg]
#797716
03/19/07 04:30 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 947
Jeep Moderator
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Is the new 2007 Rubicon different? It says pretty clearly on jeep.com that the locker are electric. Standard on the Rubicon is the Tru-Lok(R) system. The electronic-locking front and rear differentials... Surely that can't mean "electronic" as in the air compressor is powered with electricity. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Rubicon Differential Lockers
[Re: Berkeley]
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03/19/07 03:07 PM
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Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 2,211
Body Damage is Cool
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Well that is a new one, but it can't be an Eaton.
Those are having nothing but problems, they make bad noises and don't always unlock.
Who knows what jeep has come up with now?
SD
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Re: Rubicon Differential Lockers
[Re: superdawg]
#797718
03/19/07 11:31 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 209
Wheeler
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The 07 rubi,s are electric operated, no air at all.
84 CJ7 304 HEI 35 BFG,s rear dana 60 with detroit locker,Viar compressor, fibreglass body, 2 1/2 spring lift, TF999auto, Warn 8000 winch, Plus a cool little trailer on 35,s. JEEP stands for just empty every pocket
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Re: Rubicon Differential Lockers
[Re: oldgreen]
#797719
03/20/07 03:19 PM
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Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 2,211
Body Damage is Cool
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