This may have already been answered somewhere but I could not find it. Real simple what is the E-Locker and what does it do for performance.

This may have already been answered somewhere but I could not find it. Real simple what is the E-Locker and what does it do for performance.

With the touch of a button you can lock up both front wheels for improved traction.

Is it some aftermarket add on?

Is it some aftermarket add on?

Yes, check it out here.

http://www.traction.eaton.com/prod1.htm

Roughly what is one worth?

I see John Kennedy has a complete kit on his web site for I believe $800, including bearing, etc, to do the job complete.

BB

Thanks, new knowledge and another overtime to find to pay for it.

Keep us posted. I want one for my pickup, too. I'm like you... another O.T. day to pay for that. It's always sumpim'...

BB

its not too hard of an install. I changed out my idler and pitman arms with the Fabtech stuff at the same time. it made the removing and putting back in easier i think. i did have one screw up though, the instructions said nothing about where to drill the hole for the wires. I drilled too close to the outer flange and when installed, the ring gear bolts would rub on the wires. so i had to tap and plug that hole and drill anotherhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/images/smilies/mad.gif other than that it went fine.

Jason

Can you provide a photo of the wire location you used? TIA.

BB

I bring it up on the front side of the housing, hard to explain, I've got a few of them here to install and I'll try and get some pics.

when you have the case apart, the one you will be drilling has ridges, kinda like a web comming from the center, I drilled my hole in-between the ridges and it worked fine.

I always thought that if you shift into 4WD that it will lock BOTH front wheels?

No not without a locker.

So when in 4WD mode, only two tires are turning, one in front and another in the rear?

if the situtation would accur, yes. go through a ditch, you will have 2 tires with a lot of pressure on them and they wont spin

Ok, got it. If that is the case, then why do they call them 4x4 if only two tires are turning? :think:

Edit: I always know that when in 4WD mode, it is not a true 4WD but it was thought by me (mistaken) that three tires will be locked and that if it has limited slip differential and that one spins, then it would become a true 4WD. Oh well we're learning new stuff everyday but I still don't understand why we call them 4x4 if only 2 tires are locked.

well, if your truck come with the locker in the rear, then you should have 3WD when you put it in 4WD

Yes, that's my understanding right now. When in 4WD mode, two will be locked and then if one of rear tire should spin, then three will be locked. BUT for those who have 4WD and don't have rear locker, why do they call them 4x4?

Why? Why? Why?

Just because that’s why.



























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Well any of those 4 tires can spin and sometimes all 4 will our limited slip is in the rear I don't know if you got that or not.

The only truck I know of that has a factory locker in the front is the new off road -:t Dodge-:t . It is the only one to offer the Locker from the factory as part of some "super off road" package. I am not sure if you can get it with their diesel though. I'll stick with my non locker CHEVY!!!:D

I have been told by a mechanic that the way our front end works is that, in 4WD with both wheels on the ground and getting traction, that torque is being applied to both of them equally. If one front wheel were in the air (or getting no/less traction), though, that's the one that would get all the torque and that's when a front locker would provide an advantage.

True?

true fred, well said. bobo, the dodge your talking about is the power wagon. its has eletric lockers front and rear, along with the jeep rubicon

ture fred, well said. bobo, the dodge your talking about is the power wagon. its has eletric lockers front and rear, along with the jeep rubicon
And currently, the powerwagon is only available with the Hemi, no CTD for now.
I saw one the other day, they have a perfect stance, and a real aggressive look, except for the Dudge logo on it. ;)

http://www.traction.eaton.com/new7.htm

EATON ANNOUNCES ITS NEW ELOCKERä AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON NEXT GM HUMMER MODEL

SOUTHFIELD, MI … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN), announced today the addition of its new ELockerä Electronic Locking Differential as standard equipment on the rear axle of General Motors (NYSE:GM)HUMMER H2, beginning in 2002. This application is an industry first, as the H2 becomes the only light truck equipped with electronic locking differential technology as standard equipment.

Tom Sape, Eaton Torque Control Products Division GM sales manager explained the importance of General Motors to the ELockerä program. “Since the mid 1970’s, variations of Eaton’s mechanical locking differential, known as option code “G80,” has been providing GM vehicles with a competitive advantage when it comes to traction,” said Sape. “We're proud that GM recognized our capabilities and asked us to develop an electronic locking differential for the HUMMER H2 program. We feel that by offering Eaton’s ELockerä as standard equipment on H2, this application will be the industry benchmark for those who seek ultimate mobility and superior traction.”

The Eaton electronic locker provides an enhanced level of traction on variable terrain and surfaces. The ELockerä is a fully controllable locking differential, compatible with today’s electronic vehicle systems such as ABS and stability control systems. The Electronic Locker offers maximum traction for the severest driving conditions, yet behaves like an open differential when not engaged. The ELockerä also provides flexibility to the vehicle manufacturer by providing multiple control options including computer-supervised, driver-selectable and fully automatic operation.

The HUMMER H2 application is driver-selectable, providing the driver control of the electronic locker when the vehicle is placed in 4WD low. While in this condition, the driver may lock or engage the differential at speeds of up to 7 MPH. Before the differential receives power, a control module will make sure all parameters are met including transfer case position, vehicle speed and left to right tire speed differences or the delta speed across the axle. This sequence of events occurs in less than ½ second. Once locked, the differential will remain that way until the driver turns it off or the vehicle reaches a speed of 20 MPH. At that time, the unit will revert back to operating as an open differential.