OX is now making lockers for AMC 20

[will e]

Good news for some of us!

http://www.oxtrax.com/oxlockerfile/oxpages/oxindex2.html

Once you get to the site click on contact! It shows this update:

September 24, 2002:

* We currently have DANA 44, AMC 20, and DANA 60 for immediate delivery. * Our next run will be of DANA 35

Do I have to rip apart my diff in order to install one of these?

[sailingjeep]

That's neat!
Do you think one of their cables could be used to shift my vacuum operated front axle instead of the vacuum motor?

[derf]

Originally posted by will e:
Good news for some of us!

http://www.oxtrax.com/oxlockerfile/oxpages/oxindex2.html

Once you get to the site click on contact! It shows this update:

September 24, 2002:

* We currently have DANA 44, AMC 20, and DANA 60 for immediate delivery. * Our next run will be of DANA 35

Do I have to rip apart my diff in order to install one of these?In more ways than one.

You replace the carrier with their unit, put their diff cover on and run a cable to your dash (or somewhere convenient). It's certainly not a drop in locker. smile.gif

[will e]

Yeah but do I need special tools?

I was checking into it more and started to lean back twords a detriot locker but they seem to be pretty expensive too.

More research needed (and a few more searchs of this site)

[kong]

Will e!

sounds like you're putting together a dream rig! Keep us posted :D .

Kong

[will e]

kong - DREAM rig is right. I keep dreaming of what parts I should buy. Next thing I buy is some killer 32 nerf bars.

As far as lockers go, a search has shown me some good info. Lots of folks do and don't like the lock-right lockers. They are inexpensive ($250)compared to Detroit lockers and are easy to install because you don't have to remove the carrier. Some folks say they are not good for our heavy trucks. I don't do heavy duty extreme wheeling (maybe I would if I had the right equipment) smile.gif

For the cost of a detroit locker (not installed) I could put in lock-rights front and back. People warn about driving in the snow like this but I live in Phoenix AZ. No Snow.

Ultimate would be to go with ARB or OX and lock'm when I need them. BIG $$$$$

[rockjeep44]

Lockrights and EZlockers (basically exact same thing)=total crap if you are going to go hardcore with big tires. I don't just say this because I'm biased cause I run full detroits. I say this because I've had two exploded ones in my hand and seen two more explode on the trail. In both cases the guys were running 35 and 36s respectively and had had the lockers for about 1 and a half years. The lockers engage by meshing together and are held locked by little teeth which are not much more than raised bumps. Problem is once these teeth wear even a little the locker will still lock but once it's under a load it will slip loose and explode. It happened front and rear in an '88 Toyota rear first then front all in the same week then in an '89 Bronco on 36s in the front. So my advice, spend the extra cash and laugh at your buddies with the blown up rig smile.gif
-Andrew

[rockjeep44]

BTW, if you're looking at the OX and ARB you might want to give the new Detroit Electrac a look. It's a full time truetrac (nice unit) and then a full locker when you flip the switch. It's at www.tractech.com (http://www.tractech.com) under "whats new" It just came out so I'm sure it'll be ready for a load of applications before long.
-Andrew

[TEX]

Stick with Detriot if you want dependibility. OX are ok but are too new yet and ARB are to high maitnence,

TEX

[dnixon]

wow OX is some money.. 800 for the locker and another 100 (rough numbers) for the cable... argh..

[CLS]

I say go with some sort a limited slip in the rear and then either a detroit or welded gears in the front. My friend had an 87 Chevy Truck with 40`s and 3/4 running gear, detroit up front and limited slip in the rear. He could go anywhere in his truck.
My opinion is to have the best setup in the front, because it is a lot easier for your vehicle to pull you up then to push you.

The OX and ARB are cool setups, but a lot of cash.

Chris

[like2wheel]

I have run a lock-rite in the rear of my Toyota for about 4 years. I have 33TSL. I have had no problems. I agree they look a bit spiney for a bigger truck with big tires and power. When I pull the rear end to re-gear, I am going to spool the rear. If you do much street driving the lock-rite might annoy you. I rarely drive the Toyota on the street anymore but when I used to it would occasionaly unlock in a turn and thunk and bang like you would imagine all was broke. No problems yet...