Ox Lockers

[Darkamek]

What are the regular Sport S axles numbered? M210 and M220?

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[Mike1087]

What are the regular Sport S axles numbered? M210 and M220?

Thats correct

 

[RodRecket]

Thats correct

I haven't gotten any word on pricing. You mind sharing what it cost? I'm sure it makes a difference if I plan on going only cable actuated

 

[Darkamek]

My worry is how air operated lockers will withstand in freezing climates. I know water in pneumatic lines are never a good thing. Also seals can wear depending upon the environment.

 

[RodRecket]

My worry is how air operated lockers will withstand in freezing climates. I know water in pneumatic lines are never a good thing. Also seals can wear depending upon the environment.

That's one of the reasons I would only opt for the manual cable option and why ox is so appealing. Air requires extra parts and living in MN doesn't inspire confidence. I've had factory e-lockers fail on my powerwagon after hitting a puddle.

 

[Darkamek]

I feel like I’m going the cable route being in Wisconsin.

 

[RodRecket]

I feel like I’m going the cable route being in Wisconsin.

In my opinion that's a good move. The less complicated the more likely it'll work every time no matter the conditions

 

[Bonanza]

I like the cable method. Pure, mechanical connections speak to me. That said, I'm curious how and where the lever would be installed to look clean.

 

[j.o.y.ride]

OX
$899 for the locker and cover
$54 for cables
$179 for electric switch
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$1132/axle

ARB is right on the same price but you also have to add the compressor

Note that while the electric switch is $179 vs $89 for the manual, with the electric you only need the $54 short cable vs $99 or $109 cable.

 

[Mike1087]

I haven't gotten any word on pricing. You mind sharing what it cost? I'm sure it makes a difference if I plan on going only cable actuated

$1,034 per locker. I do believe cable is around $100 less from what I recall when talking with them.

 

[Mike1087]

I'm in MD so don't have to deal Temps like you guys thats why I went air. And it's still a more simple system than the arb imo. No lines inside the housing to potentially fail

 

[RodRecket]

Thanks for the info. Awesome to finally have something in production other than arb

 

[Jlmckinney]

I just ordered one for the front of my Mojave, I went with air so I can run it off my PowerTank or another small co2 tank

 

[syreeves]

OX
$899 for the locker and cover
$54 for cables
$179 for electric switch
-------
$1132/axle

ARB is right on the same price but you also have to add the compressor

Note that while the electric switch is $179 vs $89 for the manual, with the electric you only need the $54 short cable vs $99 or $109 cable.

Doesn't an electric switch to actuate the ox locker defeat the purpose of having an all mechanical locker? Maybe not everyone is looking for that but to me a major advantage of the ox locker is all mechanical. I've heard that the factory JTR lockers can break and often out of warranty (i.e. the condition in which they were broken is considered abuse or wear and tear). If/when mine go I'll be replacing with all mechanical ox lockers.

I thought this video was pretty good too as it shows the differences and the ways each type works:

 

[Mike1087]

Doesn't an electric switch to actuate the ox locker defeat the purpose of having an all mechanical locker? Maybe not everyone is looking for that but to me a major advantage of the ox locker is all mechanical. I've heard that the factory JTR lockers can break and often out of warranty (i.e. the condition in which they were broken is considered abuse or wear and tear). If/when mine go I'll be replacing with all mechanical ox lockers.

I thought this video was pretty good too as it shows the differences and the ways each type works:

For me, I wanted OX for 2 reasons. Mainly because I ran them in my TJ without issues. Second I have the option to switch to cable if I dont like the air option. The only change is the connection in the diff cover and routing the cable. Nothing else needs to change and its cheap. I didnt want to commit to ARB and only have the air option.

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