22 Gladiator Altitude Rear Locker

[outdoor.adventures]

i didn't know that about TrueTrac. If i get a front diff solution for my Mojave, you think this would be a better fit than a e-locker?

I added an ARB air locker to the front of my Mojave and it works great. I think this is the ideal solution for rock crawling when one tire can't get as much grip as the other. In these low-speed scenarios, an LSD in the front likely wouldn't actuate as well as desired and therefore wouldn't give the benefit that a true locker does.

In a snow scenario, my understanding is that one should not use a front locker in the snow because it forces the tires to scrub/slip when turning, and therefore the steering would not be as effective when front-locked in the snow. Rear locked, front unlocked is best for that, although an argument for a rear LSD could be made there for sure. My personal opinion is that a rear locker is more predictable than an LSD in the snow.

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[Wheelin98TJ]

I also read on one of the sites (not sure if that one) that it can’t be used on the front axle, only the rear, so there is that limitation as well.

The Auburn ECTED can be used in the front too.

https://auburngeardiffs.com/select-a-loc-electronic-open-differential-to-full-lock/

It’s also worth mentioning it’s not a very popular locker. It uses the clutch packs to accomplish lock up.

 

[aldo98229]

GMC has been offering an automatic locker on its AT4 trucks for a couple years.

Apparently, it works like a charm.

 

[Chunky White]

GMC has been offering an automatic locker on its AT4 trucks for a couple years.

Apparently, it works like a charm.

They offer it on all trucks not just the AT4 and Z71 and it worked great on the Sierra, Colorado Z71 and Canyon AT4 that I have owned. Ford offers an Eaton E-Locker that can be locked by simply pulling the 4wd not in any mode under 50mph and it works great also. I would like rather have the eaton e locker in my JTR than whats in it now. Centrifugal lockers have been coming installed in trucks for many years and yes the ones in GM trucks work great

 

[Heavy D]

Ordered my gears and a Detroit locker for the rear today.

Now curious if I can move the OEM Trak-Lok diff that is currently in my rear to the front when we swap everything else around?

 

[Heavy D]

Dropped Gladiator off last week for gear swap and locker.
I asked em to move the OEM Trak-Lok from the rear to the front axle...
They just called and said that LSD won't work in my front end.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Dropped Gladiator off last week for gear swap and locker.
I asked em to move the OEM Trak-Lok from the rear to the front axle...
They just called and said that LSD won't work in my front end.

The front is a 210 mm ring gear and the rear is 220 mm. Could be why it won’t work.

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