New electric actuator for OX locker

[TheDirtyCJ]

Well its been a while since I posted a build or a mod to my CJ and since my Transmission went out last summer I've had to save up for this one. I decided to put in a new OX rear locker in my Dana 20 with the new electric actuator. Since there haven't been any real world feedback on this particular set-up I thought I'd give it a go and tell everyone about it here. I am also upping my gear ratio to 4.88 all a round with G-2 ring and pinion and overhaul kit. I ordered the parts and they should be here by Monday 7/15 I hope. I will keep this post updated on the build up and as always I welcome your comments and suggestions and witty sarcasms

 

[Torxhead]

You seem to bet putting quite a load on that axle housing that has a history of being weak and too thin of tubes. There are mods that can be done to support the demands that you are applying with 37s and 4.88s, other than the one piece axles.

 

[Jimbos76cj]

IVe got a buddy that has the electric ox actuator and loves it..

 

[TheDirtyCJ]

Yeah, well I really don't go hard the on trails anymore, I mostly take the kids on day trips up to the Rim lakes area. Other than the locker going south on me, that axle has been pretty tuff. Also I'm glad to hear some positive feedback from someone that owns an E-OX-Lock. Thanks for that!

 

[Petescj]

How about some background on this. The big selling point from Ox in the beginning was the cable actuated locker. I had heard they were hard to adjust. Dish the dirt.

Yeah, well I really don't go hard the on trails anymore, I mostly take the kids on day trips up to the Rim lakes area. Other than the locker going south on me, that axle has been pretty tuff. Also I'm glad to hear some positive feedback from someone that owns an E-OX-Lock. Thanks for that!

 

[IOPort51]

I have one, without the electric solenoid, It took all of 15 minutes to adjust. I don't know if I would ever want the switch. It sounds trick but just one more thing to not work some where in the sometime. Looking forward to the wright up.

 

[Old Dog]

I don't know if I would ever want the switch. It sounds trick but just one more thing to not work some where in the sometime. Looking forward to the wright up.

I think one of the reasons we all drive cj's is they are still mechanical beasts, without a lot of gismos.

That being said, I have an Eaton ELocker in the front of mine and love it so far. (just put it in this spring.)
Everyone I know with an Ox has been happy with it, I'm sure you will be to.

 

[GatorBate]

I,ve been running the OX lockers with the electric sevro in the rear for about two years now. I liked it so much that I put one in the front last year. The set up was not that hard and the only problem I've had is the switch for the rear servo dosen't work all the time but, I think that is my fault. I may have dammage the switch installing it for the third time. Can't make up my mind where to put it.

 

[TheDirtyCJ]

I,ve been running the OX lockers with the electric sevro in the rear for about two years now. I liked it so much that I put one in the front last year. The set up was not that hard and the only problem I've had is the switch for the rear servo dosen't work all the time but, I think that is my fault. I may have dammage the switch installing it for the third time. Can't make up my mind where to put it.

Thanks for the info, I'm still waiting for the parts from 4-Wheel parts. So where did you decide to put it? I need to get that figured out.

 

[Old Dog]

You need it somewhere you can reach easy when you have your seatbelts on. Mine is between the seats .

 

[TheDirtyCJ]

Alright, I took some pics today but the files are to large to post. I can't do this by myself, so I sent her to a local shop ravenindustriesaz.com to install the new gears and rear OX locker. I gotta say these guys are a hard working crew! They have really gone out of their way to make me feel good about choosing them. I can't wait to get her out on the trails again.

 

[TheDirtyCJ]

Well one month later and still not done. OX cable w/actuator and gears are here and put in but Ox hasn't sent the actual locker yet! So what to do while waiting ? I bought the XRS roto bar from Carr and bought some nice lights to put on top. I read some articles on installing a hid upgrade kit for halogens and I bought that from Amazon. So, right now I'm setting that up. That's the latest- will post pics as I get it done.

 

[TheDirtyCJ]

I got her back today ! The new gears really make all the difference the new ox works great and the guys who put it in said they would check and adjust it 6 months from now!