Mojave, Adding Front Locker

[DirtGadgets]

I drive a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave. I'm investigating what is required to add a Spicer Dana 44 E-Locker to the front axel, essentially the same system the Gladiator Rubicon employs. In an ideal world I would like to enable locking/unlocking the front locker through the OEM controls.

Below is the parts list I've identified. Has anyone else attempted this? If so, can they confirm this list covers what's needed? Have I included anything unnecessary or omitted anything required?

1. The locker connector bolt: https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/locker-connector-bolt-jl-rubicon-dana-44-front-axle-68400412AA
2. The locker actuator: https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/axle-locker-actuator-jl-rubicon-44-front-axle-68400409AA
3. The actuator bracket for the front-axel e-locker: https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/locker-actuator-bracket-jl-rubicon-dana-44-front-axle-68400412AA
4. The connector that comes out of the axel: https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/68400411AA-axle-locker-connector-jl-rubicon-dana-44
5. The wiring harness to bring the front e-locker wiring into the cabin: https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/rubicon-locker-switch-harness-jeep-wrangler-jl
6. The spicer/dana e-locker hub: https://www.drivetrainamerica.com/2...r-32-spline-rear-07-14-jk-rubicon-68036128aa/
7. For enabling the front e-locker in the console and button group: https://www.zautomotive.com/product/tazer-jl-mini/

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[RavensEyeOffroad]

prob easier to just buy rubi take-off, install and get a new switch etc.

 

[DirtGadgets]

prob easier to just buy rubi take-off, install and get a new switch etc.

I considered buying take-offs, and I agree it would probably be easier. However, I want to retain the Mojave front axle, mainly due to the cast iron knuckles. I'm also trussing the stock axles and re-gearing, as I'm moving to 37" tires. I think it would be straightforward to add the electronic locker during that process. I'm also installing a the Metalcloak 3.5" lift for the Jeep Gladiator Mojave in order to retain the stock Fox 2.5" shocks. I think it's going to be a nice build, I just want the front locker for crawling.

I'm new to all this, hence the request for advice. Any other thoughts?

 

[RodRecket]

Ox-Locker just released their locker for JL/JT. You are able to go electric, air, or manual cable. I plan on adding the manual cable to mine, no air lines to freeze or electronics to get wet and short.

 

[KurtP]

Ox-Locker just released their locker for JL/JT. You are able to go electric, air, or manual cable. I plan on adding the manual cable to mine, no air lines to freeze or electronics to get wet and short.

Cable lockers. Keep talking dirty to me!!!!

 

[DirtGadgets]

Ox-Locker just released their locker for JL/JT. You are able to go electric, air, or manual cable. I plan on adding the manual cable to mine, no air lines to freeze or electronics to get wet and short.

Nice! Thanks for pointing out this option. I love the idea of having a mechanical locker... no air or vulnerable electronics.

 

[RodRecket]

Cable lockers. Keep talking dirty to me!!!!

I want a torsen rear diff and cable locker up front. Completely mechanical ?

is it steaming up in here?

 

[KurtP]

I want a torsen rear diff and cable locker up front. Completely mechanical ?

is it steaming up in here?

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[KurtP]

I want a torsen rear diff and cable locker up front. Completely mechanical ?

is it steaming up in here?

I actually want a helical lsd up front.

 

[RodRecket]

Send me to your onlyfans account!!!!

LOL

 

[RodRecket]

I actually want a helical lsd up front.

I assume you have a mojave with a locker already in the rear? I have a Sport S and think the torsen in the rear would be beneficial for a DD that see's a lot of snow. Then, add the locker up front to help climb over objects (which is less often than needing extra traction in snow/mud).

 

[DirtGadgets]

I want a torsen rear diff and cable locker up front. Completely mechanical ?

is it steaming up in here?

The Torsen is complete new to me (as are many off-roading related topics). I just watched a video on the mechanics of how a Torsen works. If a Torsen is so automatically responsive, why do people use lockers at all? There must be some drawback that is being lost on me.

 

[DirtGadgets]

I assume you have a mojave with a locker already in the rear? I have a Sport S and think the torsen in the rear would be beneficial for a DD that see's a lot of snow. Then, add the locker up front to help climb over objects (which is less often than needing extra traction in snow/mud).

Yeah, I have a stock 2020 Mojave. I live in Nebraska where there's a fair bit of ice/snow in the winter. It's nice having 4WD and a rear locker when the weather is bad. A rear locker, even with 4wd, combined with some smart driving is really all that needed to get out of most stuck situations. However, I also vacation and overland with my family, so I'm prepping my JTM for off-roading and trail driving.

 

[RodRecket]

The Torsen is complete new to me (as are many off-roading related topics). I just watched a video on the mechanics of how a Torsen works. If a Torsen is so automatically responsive, why do people use lockers at all? There must be some drawback that is being lost on me.

oversimplified answer is that a locker locks the axle completely, immediately. It essentially makes the diff a spool. A torsen or LSD has to have a tire spin before traction is applied and doesn't necessarily lock up completely.

 

[KurtP]

I assume you have a mojave with a locker already in the rear? I have a Sport S and think the torsen in the rear would be beneficial for a DD that see's a lot of snow. Then, add the locker up front to help climb over objects (which is less often than needing extra traction in snow/mud).

I do have a rear locker; but even if I didnt id still go same set up; for the snow performance.

I find rear lockers to be an immense benefit off road and front lsd an immense benefit on snow. I dont find front lockers particularly useful. Since its easier to left foot brake lock.

Imo if you want rear lsd, just go front lsd too.

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