ARB vs. Electrac vs. Ox Locker?

[c2computer]

Wanted to know if anyone had some input on a locker for my Dana 44 in the front. I have a Detroit in the rear now, open in the front. <br><br>I am shying away from the ARB since the maintenance and possibly leaks. The Electrac is cool but not sure how proven yet. ALso, I don't like the limited slip on all the time. I want to be able to either have the locker on or off, especially to keep my turning ability intact while off. I don't know much about the OX locker yet. Thanks<br><br>

 

[Hnrys69]

I would go ARB if I were you. I heard a rumor about OX possibly going out of business???? ARB has been and will be around forever.. Onboard air is also nice ;D

 

[77BroncoWag]

I'd stick with the company that has been around for a while. Have not heard anything bad about the ARB

 

[c2computer]

My brother runs an ARB in his Dana 60, he loves it but every 2 years he has to take it in and have the seals done. I already have on board air now. The ox seems to be solid. Does anyone know if the turning ability will be ok with the Electrac? It is a limited slip until engaged. Also, how will this affect flat towing?<br><br>Thanks

 

[c2computer]

Does anyone have any input on a limited slip and turning?

 

[Panama71]

I had a limited slip in my first bronco and never noticed anything strange while turning with 4wd engaged.

 

[c2computer]

Did it limit the turning ability at all? Any input on flat towing?

 

[Panama71]

Didnt do any flat towing. I don't remember it changing my turning radius at all. If it did it was so small I never noticed it.

 

[c2computer]

Cool thanks, what type of limited slip was it?

 

[Hnrys69]

[quote author=c2computer link=board=5;threadid=14175;start=0#106743 date=1044921080]<br>Cool thanks, what type of limited slip was it?<br>[/quote]<br><br>C2, you will only be affected if your hubs are locked.......When they arnt each wheel doesnt car about the other. You could have a spool in there and with 1 unlocked you wouldnt notice it, unless you were in 4wheel drive....

 

[Panama71]

It was a trac-lok.

 

[chuck]

I would pass on the ARB, and have. I like both the OX and the Electrac. At this time I have a D-44 HP with WAH and Electrac setting on the shop floor waiting for me to get the time to install it. I plan to do a lot of testing this year. ;D ;D

 

[Waverous]

Love my ARB's! No problems so far (knock on wood) with leaks or o-rings. Have 4 lockers - 2 in a Bronco and 2 in a Scout, Family memebers have another 4 and club members in our patrol have another 8 - all without a single failure in almost 8 years of running.

 

[c2computer]

Thanks for the input. Yeah, I was referring to when I was in 4 wheel drive how much turning I would lose.<br><br>As far as the OX, it seems fairly indestructible and when you want it off (less stress on u joints when turning for example) it is off and not a limited slip waiting to grab some sticky rocks. The ARB is cool, my family has 2 but the leaks and seals, I don't want that maintenance. Am I on the right track?<br><br>

 

[GRIZZLY]

I like my Ox and haven't had any problems with it. I heard that they moved production facilities so we should see them cranking up the asembly line again soon.....

 

[c2computer]

Do you mind if I ask how much your OX was and who installed it?<br><br>Thanks

 

[chuck]

I installed it and they are $749 + the cable

 

[c2computer]

Do you sell them Chuck?