e-lockers

[Jim]

anyone here try e-lockers yet if so how do they hold up? and how much are they?
Thanks

[smitty]

I called a couple of places awhile back they did not even know what I was talking about, they did not know eaton had started makeing e-lockers, but hopefully by now they should at least know about them and maybe stock some, but they are going to be expensive.

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78 3/4T 350 chev still in phase 1

[Jim]

they should be cheaper than air lockers I hope...

[lars]

Originally posted by Jim
they should be cheaper than are lockers I hope...
I doubt it. They're based on the True Tracs which cost about the same as a regular Detroit. I would guess that the cost to manufacture is the same if not higher than a Detroit Locker.

http://www.bc4x4.com/features/2000/sema/sema-14.jpg

You can read what I wrote about it back in 2000 by going here:
http://www.bc4x4.com/features/2000/sema/sema.cfm

...lars

[lars]

Interesting note: Wil just back from SEMA 2002 and said that one of the Tractech reps said that the ELocker can ratchet when locked...so it's not like a spool. Hmm...I gotta get more details.

...lars

[Jim]

After looking around this is what I learned, there not in production yet:( but they have been advertising them for a wile now. I wish I could find out if there going to be more expensive than the air locker or cheaper. If anyone know more please post it here I'm very interested in this Eaton E-Locker.
Thanks..

http://automotive.eaton.com/product/traction_stability/elocker.html

[lars]

Wil told me that the D44 versions ARE shipping now.

...lars

[Jim]

Thats good news:) the people I called Lordco/north shore ect. either haven't got back to me or they cant get a price or avalibility. If you know of the right peaple I should talk to please fill me in:)
Thanks

Jim..

[sparkyjay1]

I pnoned 4 wheel parts in the US and the D44 is now avail, they have 10 of them 795 US dollars

[Jim]

for those that are interested,
I'm going to phone a distributor today ill post again after work with the price for a 14 bolt 9.50" rear end and the 9.25" front .(this is what I need!)
795 US dollars for the D44 seems like alot to me. more than the air locker and that comes with the compressor. I was hoping it would be cheaper cos you don't need a compressor.

This is the email a got frome them.

Hello there!!
The Eaton GM 9.50" rear and GM 9.25" front (14 bolt)
ELocker differential units will be available 1st Quarter 2003. Please contact one of our distributors listed @ www.traction.eaton.com for more information, pricing, and potential pre-order opportunities.

Thanks for your interest in our performance differentials and have a blessed
day!

Wayne Brantley
Business Unit Manager
Eaton PSCO/TCPD Aftermarket Team

[Jim]

Valley Gear & Transmission in Seattle just quoted me 550.00 US. :)
not available in till the first quarter:(

[lord-wolf]

luckey you... toy versions arent available untill Q4 2003