After market lockers for front rubicon Dana 44
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Mike_JK_Houston_711
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Lots of choices. I run ARB air lockers front and rear and enjoy them. You could also run a lunchbox locker like an Aussie, or an e locker like an Eaton. Search the forum, I'm sure there's donzens of threads on this.
Exodus 4x4
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ARB RD157. You'll need 35 spline shafts also.
swampdog
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^^^^whats in my rear and will be in the front 44 I build.
bigbootysuperduty
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You can run an OX locker with factory axle shafts.
Brute
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That is correct...I had to replace my 30 splines in order to fit the RD157...
Jeeper125
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Did you need the 35 spline shafts
swampdog
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Need is a very objective word. For me, all of the ARBs for the rear 44 were the same price so it made since to go with the 35 chromolys for a few hundred extra bucks and know I had a rear end that should be able to handle everything I throw at it where I wheel. I plan to do the same for the front. The only downside is spares aren't as prevalent as the stock spline counts so you are most likely going to be buying a new set if you want spares.
Jeeper125
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Thanks for the info I really appreciate it.
Exodus 4x4
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The ARB RD157 is only available in 35 spline.
swampdog
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That correct, I took his question as asking if I needed the 35 spline ARB vs. say the 32.
xflstl
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Just did the Arb 35 spline front and rear in my Gf's Jku, Evo truss, and rcv's.
From what evo and northridge4x4 told me there are only 2 lockers that work with the Rubi front 44 , the Arb 35 spline and the factory lockers.
Very few choices for d44 35 spline front shafts as well... I would however think most places could and would custom make them.
From what evo and northridge4x4 told me there are only 2 lockers that work with the Rubi front 44 , the Arb 35 spline and the factory lockers.
Very few choices for d44 35 spline front shafts as well... I would however think most places could and would custom make them.
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bigbootysuperduty
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ARB has an option for factory axles, at an added cost. OX also makes a locker that works with factory shafts on the front.
nmwranglerx
Caught the Bug
Are both of your OEM lockers shot?
JK_Dave
Caught the Bug
I fried my front locker and had it replaced with an Ox locker for that exact reason. I spent the money on a regear while they were at it and couldn't afford to tack on new shafts at the same time, plus the required compressor for the ARB.
If and when I replace the whole axle assembly, I'll probably do ARBs, but I've had absolutely no complaints with the Ox.
Exodus 4x4
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I didn't realize there was a locker available that could be engaged/disengaged by a cable instead of air or electric. I was thinking of swapping my factory lockers to air someday but I start thinking "what ifs" and the air line breaking somewhere or compressor taking a shit, especially when I need it this most. Be curious to hear some of the opinions on that.