Mystery locker
BrockGrimes
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Anyone know an electric locker that uses this switch:
Mystery locker
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I have seen buttons like that in a wrangler. I have been searching my magazines to find where I saw them. They fit into the dash and look like they came from the factory.
The more I think about it I think the buttons are sold separate and may not indicate what lockers you have.
The more I think about it I think the buttons are sold separate and may not indicate what lockers you have.
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Close mine says front locker and has a red light.
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Here's another blue switch that is the same shade of blue as your red light.
Check out this link:
https://catalog.foothilloffroad.com/product_info.php?products_id=1246&osCsid=nrlzpdwpknp
The web site says this is for an ARB locker. Even an Air locker uses an electrical switch.
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I would have a problem with the need to make a square hole.
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If you have a wrangler you could use this switch panelI would have a problem with the need to make a square hole.
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The image above if just an example. Mine is red and says front locker.
There are wires running into the diff.
There are wires running into the diff.
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The switch I found says "front Air Locker". Yours doesn't have the word "air". I think its safe to say that switch is used for different types of lockers. If the seller or PO can't tell what diff you have I think you may have remove the cover. But even then?
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BrockGrimes
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Bought it from a dealer, yeah just "front locker" I know for sure it's electric as I see wires and a plug running into the diff.
kicknjeep
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Eaton makes electric lockers, maybe? As well as Auburn lockers..
CJKrawler
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It also could be a Rubicon swap in. Is it the stock axle?
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I would have a problem with the need to make a square hole.
Layout your opening. Masking tape works well. Drill out the corners. Connect the dots (holes) with a sabre saw. Square up the corners with a die grinder or file. Bingo rectangular hole!
How bad do you want to mount that switch?
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Me personally?? not that much, way too much work. I like the safety cover switches, something like this. you know it's on or off. And they look cool.
Toggle Switch Safety Cover
And they look cool.Toggle Switch Safety Cover
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if you have to make a square hole in a plastic dash its as easy as using a dremel and a small drill bit to cut it out then square up the corners with a exacto knife.