Locker options for Sport

[Hypersaline]

All I can find is an ARB kit. Fairly pricey. Would like an LSD type setup. What I want to do is run for miles in 2HI in fairly soft sand.

I run a Sport with 35’s on stock suspension.

Ideas, suggestions, etc... welcome.

Thanks.

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[Ryan...]

I'm sure you'll receive more knowledgeable comments from other posters, but here was what I was thinking of doing should I end up with a non-max tow Sport instead of a Rubicon like I'm planning on.

ARB in the rear (pricey), but then adding one of the many "lunchbox" style lockers to the front diff, so that it's not locked while driving around in 2wd, but gives the locking benefits while in 4wd. Tons of options that I'd imagine would fit the front axle on these, so in theory if you're OK with a little noise that comes with lunchbox style lockers I think you'd be able to save quite a bit of money by not going ARB front and rear.

 

[Moe_Fugga]

I’m not sure which LSD is OEM, but the Eaton Detroit TruTrac may be a good option. Yukon and Auburn Gear also make lockers and LSD units.

 

[Hypersaline]

Eaton, Yukon and Auburn all come up empty with regard to Dana 44, 32 spline.

Can the aftermarket really be this far behind?

Does anyone have any insight into the OEM unit?

 

[Bjeepz]

Eaton, Yukon and Auburn all come up empty with regard to Dana 44, 32 spline.

Can the aftermarket really be this far behind?

Does anyone have any insight into the OEM unit?

Patience or ARB! I wish there was something for the front in an LSD available....

 

[TheNewWampsCat]

Well I’m definitely not the know all be all, but I’ll give you my thoughts.
ARB are excellent I’ve had them in the past. If you’re not planning to play in the mud and rocks an “e” locker will serve you well. And I’m sure the aftermarket will catch up soon!
Another thought is running in soft sand you’re going to be better off locking front and rear. If the rear only breaks free you’ll sink and have to be pulled out!
Again this is my humble opinion!

 

[Ryan...]

Aftermarket will definitely catch up, there's too many Gladiator Sport owners out there that want lockers but don't want to pay the $10k + premium for the Rubicon..

 

[e36racer]

I plan on getting the Factory electric unit for the front and a limited slip in the rear. I think it absolutely needs LS in the back for daily driving, especially in the rain, since there is no weight over the tires.

 

[MrJeep]

I plan on getting the Factory electric unit for the front and a limited slip in the rear. I think it absolutely needs LS in the back for daily driving, especially in the rain, since there is no weight over the tires.

That's what the traction control is for (pulsing the rear brakes when one or both wheel slips).
Granted, it kicks in kind of late in the Gladiator, but I kind of like that. Most cars nowadays kick in too early and don't let the wheel get any momentum at all. Edit just noticed you are a BMW guy, you know what I am talking about. My F16 50i is way too agressive with traction control except in sport +.
Limited slips really aren't any better on road and almost worthless off road.
Off road I use the rear locker on my TJ 20 times before the front is needed (20:1 use ratio) because it's mostly for up steep hills where all the weight is on the back.

 

[Godfadr]

How much does it cost for the dealer to add the Lockers?

 

[Ryan...]

How much does it cost for the dealer to add the Lockers?

Not Gladiator specific, but I recall reading forums for past model years and the consensus was that it was significantly cheaper to buy/install ARB in the front/rear than have dealers install OEM locker components.

 

[WXman]

Oh yeah, a dealership is going to want to replace the axles and then add the switch in the dash and program it all. That would get really expensive.

The aftermarket will eventually catch up. These axles have only been in the wild for 25 months. It takes time to do proper design and field testing.

 

[e36racer]

I found a site that had the factory lockers for $800 each, the factory harness that goes in the diff housing is $60 and for argument, a gasket, shims and oil is another $40 per axle. Wire them up to my stock aux switches and I have the stock lockers that can be engaged at will for $1,800.

 

[Hypersaline]

I found a site that had the factory lockers for $800 each, the factory harness that goes in the diff housing is $60 and for argument, a gasket, shims and oil is another $40 per axle. Wire them up to my stock aux switches and I have the stock lockers that can be engaged at will for $1,800.

Dude.... Link?

 

[Southbayglad]

I found a site that had the factory lockers for $800 each, the factory harness that goes in the diff housing is $60 and for argument, a gasket, shims and oil is another $40 per axle. Wire them up to my stock aux switches and I have the stock lockers that can be engaged at will for $1,800.

You have a link for that?

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