Air Locker for H2

[Cranky Steve]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Screeper:
Had it plumbed in the shop first. Then did it myself numerous times. Leaks came from several places. First from the fittings (used the arb sealent then teflon tape) then from the tank around the center retaining bolt. Fixed mumerous times. As I said, I believe the thermal cycling broke down the seals as the aluminium expanded much quicker then the steel fittings and retaining bolts. Florida summers = 95 degrees plus. The lockers themselves where great and worked with out fail. I would put the compressor as the weak link. The salt air where I live didnt do the aluminium hardware any good either and I believe led to my first seized compressor. I have since found that keeping it as simple as possible is the best. The e locker cuts out numerous moving parts. On a hard core wheeler I might even go with the cable actuated OX locker. I wish I had your sealant info when I still owned my TJ. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The tank leaks are fixed by using the Silicon Lubricant for O-rings. The Bolt should have a washer with a Silicon seal built into it. The tank uses an O-ring. It's important to not overtighten the Tank bolt.

Out here we have extreme temp fluctuations even in the summer. We get 40 to 50 degree differences. What we don't have is the humidity you have.

BTW, I've read lots of good feedback on the Eaton E-lockers as well.

[H2 Passion]

Hi,

what u mean by BTM?

Regards
Elie

[H2 Passion]

Hi,

Thx for the info, i will try it this week-end.

Elie

[H2 Passion]

Hi,

I went to the ARB dealer and he told me he can use the exisitng air compresor for the front locker of ARB. will it work? any idea?

and if i put Eaton, do i need a new compresor or no ?

and from where we can order the eaton E-locket for front?

Elie

[Screeper]

The e-locker uses an electric switch to activate the locker and will not affect the airsuspension compressor in any way. It is the exact system as is already installed in your rear differential. A word of caution. Make sure that the shop does not wire both lockers to the same switch. As was mentioned earlier the use of the front locker should be very minimal as it severly limits manuverability. As for sticking with the ARB and plumbing it into your air suspensions plumbing, I am sure it could be done. Would I want to risk warranty issues with the rear air suspension after tapping into the air tank for the locker. No.... I still advise to stick with the e-locker. You already have one, why not two.

[Cranky Steve]

H2 Passion, do you live near Sacramento, CA? Sean at River City Differentials in Rancho Cordova is the best guy to go to for stuff like this. If your not from this area, find a local shop that specializes in diff work. Talk to racers and hardcore off roaders. They will know who the best shop is.