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Post by andyruby on Feb 19, 2016 13:12:42 GMT -4
I got factory lockers in good shape but both the fittings are rotted off so no air supply to them, and one oem compressor is burnt out
Was looking for ideas and opinions on how to run new lines to the diff for air, was thinking maybe some brake lines and fittings
Also anyone manage to run a arb on board air system and regulate it down to low pressure for the fittings, id rather spend money on a arb compressor for other uses instead of a factory compressor just for the locker
Reply here or throw some text msgs 902-574-8755
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Post by The Garagemahal on Feb 19, 2016 21:18:30 GMT -4
Is it a rubicon ? Or aftermarket lockers ?
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Post by eastcoastcam on Feb 19, 2016 23:09:47 GMT -4
I got factory lockers in good shape but both the fittings are rotted off so no air supply to them, and one oem compressor is burnt out Was looking for ideas and opinions on how to run new lines to the diff for air, was thinking maybe some brake lines and fittings Also anyone manage to run a arb on board air system and regulate it down to low pressure for the fittings, id rather spend money on a arb compressor for other uses instead of a factory compressor just for the locker Reply here or throw some text msgs 902-574-8755 Your low pressure pump and valve... Low tech and foolproof... At least the compressor will never give out   |
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Post by andyruby on Feb 19, 2016 23:32:12 GMT -4
Rubicon lockers, all factory jeep
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Post by andyruby on Apr 19, 2016 17:23:33 GMT -4
Bump
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Post by Creepy on Apr 20, 2016 9:57:56 GMT -4
I got factory lockers in good shape but both the fittings are rotted off so no air supply to them, and one oem compressor is burnt out Was looking for ideas and opinions on how to run new lines to the diff for air, was thinking maybe some brake lines and fittings Also anyone manage to run a arb on board air system and regulate it down to low pressure for the fittings, id rather spend money on a arb compressor for other uses instead of a factory compressor just for the locker Reply here or throw some text msgs 902-574-8755 They only use 5psi. The pic posted with a blood pressure tester actually works great, its not a joke. Re: an ARB compressor - yes, you could simply have a regulated supply of 5psi from your ARB/tank, to the locker, it would work fine. run airline to the cab for a manual air valve, or use a solenoid activated air valve. parts for trucks would have that kind of stuff. For the rotten air supply lines at the diff - I'm about to install a front rubi airlocker into rear of my LJ D44.....I'm going to drill housing, and silver solder in some brakeline with bubble flares. Then slip small diameter rubber hose over it to run to air supply. |
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Post by T-Dogg on Apr 20, 2016 14:53:54 GMT -4
I got factory lockers in good shape but both the fittings are rotted off so no air supply to them, and one oem compressor is burnt out Was looking for ideas and opinions on how to run new lines to the diff for air, was thinking maybe some brake lines and fittings Also anyone manage to run a arb on board air system and regulate it down to low pressure for the fittings, id rather spend money on a arb compressor for other uses instead of a factory compressor just for the locker Reply here or throw some text msgs 902-574-8755 They only use 5psi. The pic posted with a blood pressure tester actually works great, its not a joke. Re: an ARB compressor - yes, you could simply have a regulated supply of 5psi from your ARB/tank, to the locker, it would work fine. run airline to the cab for a manual air valve, or use a solenoid activated air valve. parts for trucks would have that kind of stuff. For the rotten air supply lines at the diff - I'm about to install a front rubi airlocker into rear of my LJ D44.....I'm going to drill housing, and silver solder in some brakeline with bubble flares. Then slip small diameter rubber hose over it to run to air supply. I used the blood presure pumps on mine worked great. The other options are far more expensive. Drug store on pleasnt st dartmouth ordered them in like $10 each I think. Da Dogg |
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Post by andyruby on May 22, 2016 10:45:20 GMT -4
So you just pump them up till the guage reads 5-8 or you hear them lock
And do they hold pressure until you open a valve?
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Post by GOAT on May 22, 2016 13:01:33 GMT -4
a couple of pumps of them and you turn the valve and it holds the air..... to unlock them you open the valve and they are free.
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Post by Creepy on May 23, 2016 11:37:17 GMT -4
Yep, installed mine last night. the heart pump and some brakeline JBWelded thru the diff, and rubber hose. Easy.
The pressure relief valve to go back to unlocked is right on the handpump.
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Post by andyruby on May 23, 2016 11:41:11 GMT -4
Thanks, gonna give it a go, where you mount the pumps at/where you run the lines into the cab
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Post by Creepy on May 28, 2016 10:20:00 GMT -4
I would up scoring a used stock compressor, so I mounted it on top of trans tunnel, under the heater vent outlet, by driver's toes. Just in front of the console trim. Put an illuminated rocker switch to power it. get power from fusebox. For the rubber line going back, bought vac line @ .87/ft. ran under console trim, drilled thru floor w grommet aroud e-brake area, there once thru the body, ran it along the rear brakeline right to the diff. Diff had a hole big enough for brakeline to pass thru, then JBWeld with a long cure.
The compressors have a built in auto-shut-off at 8psi. And self-releasing pressure when power removed.
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Post by andyruby on May 30, 2016 9:31:03 GMT -4
Is the locker engage pretty audible or how do you know when its pumped up enough to engage
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