Factory E-locker availability
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Factory E-locker availability
Hello
Now that these trucks are becoming more available in wrecking yards I am wondering about pulling an E-locker as I know this was a somewhat common option on these trucks. I am wondering if the factory E-locker could be had in the 8.8 diff or if it was just an option for the 9.75?
Thanks
Now that these trucks are becoming more available in wrecking yards I am wondering about pulling an E-locker as I know this was a somewhat common option on these trucks. I am wondering if the factory E-locker could be had in the 8.8 diff or if it was just an option for the 9.75?
Thanks
Cargo Master
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I haven't heard of an 8.8 with elocker but it could exist. I'd look into simply swapping the whole axle to a 9.75. It's a much beefier axle and readily available. It'd be a bolt in affair too. Easier than pulling out a carrier and swapping in the locker.
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If you have an 8.8 there are so many better options available than the factory e locker. Detroit locker, Yukon grizzly locker, and Detroit Truetrac just to name a few, or if yours is an open differential you can use a drop in locker like a Spartan.
Cargo Master
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not sure they are any better, but they are available.... the factory e-locker is a stout piece.
Logistics Pro
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Any of the aftermarket full carrier mechaincal lockers are stronger.
Cargo Master
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doubtful. Not knocking the aftermarket pieces, but the factory locker is a strong piece. I've blown a Detroit in Moab, and the Spartan stripped my splines. So far so good on my ARB. Never any issues with the e locker in the 6+ trucks I've had with them.
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Logistics Pro
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Anything can break but a locker that uses dog clutches is stronger than any locker that uses spider gears. More surface area of engagement.
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