Sorry bud...that IS an auto locker. If you're saying it isn't, then what is it? If you type "auto locker" in google, what's the first thing you see? Detroit and Grizzly are just high-end auto lockers that also replace the carrier.

 

my 2cents....
to the OP, do you need a locker because your XJ cant get you far enough down the trail as it is?
someone mentioned earlier " where does the spending end"
well..... an XJ will get ya pretty far down a trail in stock form (drivetrain wise)
if you are doing the type of wheeling that REQUIRES a locker the spending will prob never end! its an expensive hobby and its an awsome one.

after all the research i did on here about this very thing I opted to spend the money and get an OX for my 8.25 with the electrically operated adapter and i couldnt be happier...
just a single switch in the cabin and i can go from a completely open, perfect manner on the road stock feeling setup that easy on my tires and very predictable to drive on any road condition and silent,
to a 100% locked system that as strong as most anything out there. plus i dont have to have a silly air compressor making noise the whole time im locked.
please no one jump on my *** about the great things about ARB, or their compressor on board, i know all of its + and - i weighed the options and still feel OX is a better choice.

PS if you get a locker wheel with a friend that has a winch or buy your own first before you lock up an axle...
lil bit of advise i leraned over the years " lockers get you into trouble, winches get you out"

 

I don't even know what this means. It seems you state many assumptions as facts and since you're sure what I do you must be able to read minds. I was kind of nice with you after others called you stupid but I'm starting to agree with them.

Also, from what I've seen most auto-lockers work exactly the same regardless if lunchbox or full-case.
- Engagement: Small springs and center-pin(s) force.
- Disengagement: The cogs are ramped which allow movement which can overcome the load from the small springs when not under load from center-pin(s).

 

it's getting tempermental up in here...



I didn't put any on mine. still got it assembled.. why would you want that **** in your diff?

ok google says you're correct. locker that locks up under torque would be an "auto" locker. but I'm still going to distinguish that it's a lunchbox so people know what the heck I'm talking about. guess I'll have to change the terminology and preface with "full case" auto

 

Some recommend grease just to help hold it together. Not always necessary but can make it easier especially if you're laying on the ground. I found the little springs in the C8.25 No Slip can be very difficult if not impossible without grease if you need to change an axle on the trail. Plus I noticed when re-opening after a while there is no evidence there was ever grease in there. It must get diluted with the oil.

 

Sorry chief you are still agreeing with me. I never said a constant noise.

This was your post.
Demonoid369 said he could not hear the locker unless his head was out the window with the radio and ac off.

I was just assuming if your almost to the point of putting the open diff back in your hearing it without your head out the window.

Per your post you guys have very different opinions about the auto locker. That is what confuses me (perplexes) Maybe some guys just can't hear as well as others

 

WOW! This thread took a turn it seems.

 

Yes I am agreeing with you that they make noise, what in not agreeing with is that you gave no indication that its only on tight turns or improperly installed locker. That is letting new guys get the wrong impressions of these lockers, it's just like telling people to use lift blocks, ya they can work but you need to warn them on the problems that will and can happen(axle wrap, faster spring wear) that is why I made the comment that you are almost as bad as holycaveman lol

 

Unsubscribed politics..

 

198 bucks for a dana 30 locker is a damn good deal
250 for a 29 spline 8.25 is as well

 

I learned something out of it as well, since I researched the Grizzly and Detroits a little before I replied because I knew they were different somehow, but never knew what made them different. Then I realized that they replace the whole carrier, but are still essentially "ratcheting" lockers. Dinnerbox lockers, maybe?

 

The Detroit is stronger than a aussie, but like you said it's still an auto. If your going to spend all that extra money on getting it installed why not just get a selectable. Right now a Detroit auto is $670 at 4WP and an OX selectable is $746. $76 more. Hmm a no brainer IMO Now if I just had the money.

 

Aha, thanks dude. And yeah, winch is coming before locker.

 

I work at a huge shop so installation on anything is free.

 

I'd have to agree with you on that one.