I was going to go the ARB route as well when these became available to me. Then we decided to keep my wife's JLU Rubicon which is much more of a rock crawler that the Gladiator is/could be. One other thing you have to factor into the ARB is the air pump to run the system. I have also been told that there have been some problems lately with the air valves failing on the ARBs, but hopefully they have that resolved by now. The axle swap is also an easier install as you don't have to open the differential and install the ARB but rather unbolt the entire axle assembly. That was my thought process when I bought these.
This is the only way to get an eLocker. So the only alternative right now is 2k in lockers that require some drilling (ie additional labor) + an air system. Also unless you have a Max Tow your upgrading your still going to have the narrower axles.. For an overland or Non Max Tow Sport model I think that this makes more sense
Someone told me that too but ARB lockers have been around a long time are by far the strongest ones out there. I think majority of time it’s user error when there are problems. It’s also nice being able to lock in 4wd or 2wd if needed. I guess I’ll wait and see what this guys offers. If I could get them for 3000 and sell mine for 1500 I think this would be the way to go for sure.
That was my thought. You come out ahead as you still have 4.10 wide axles to sell after the swap.
what the heck are you talking about?? What unrealistic crap are you talking about? Not to rain on your nonsense parade but you offered nothing to this conversation. Obviously, you missed this whole conversation.
I think his point is that you were a bit optimistic on your numbers, when trying to debate the going rate on Rubicon axle take-offs. $2000 for lockers is accurate if you want ARBs, but you do need to add $$$ for an onboard air solution and setup. Then I'd like to know where you're getting gears setup for $1000. The cheapest I've seen that service offered is closer to $1500, when you factor in the setup kits and frankly gearing isn't something I'd trust with the cheapest offer. The gears themselves, if you need them, would add to that total.
Im quoting rough numbers. The problem with the Rubi take offs you still have to regear. So 4000 plus 1500 your looking at 5500. 300-500 bucks for on board air plus 2000 lockers plus 1500 for proper regear and your at 3800. That’s a significant savings.
Sure. If you're otherwise happy with the axles you have and if you're good with ARB air lockers, you're correct. There's no reason you would buy Rubicon axles. But if you prefer e-lockers and you want the wide track axles, your only option at this point are the Rubicon take offs (or get a mortgage and start shopping Dynatrac, Currie or Mopar axles). Of those three options, the Mopar Rubicon crate axles are the most reasonable, but you're still talking around $8000, plus regearing the rear axle.
