Are Eaton E lockers good?

Overview. If you are looking for solid, simple and reliable lockers, then the Eaton Harrop E Locker is well worth buying. I’ve used mine a number of times now, and have been very impressed. Just flick the switch and you have instant maximised traction.

How does the Eaton E locker work?

During everyday use or on-road driving, the Eaton ELocker™ differential operates as an “open” differential. The locking mechanism engages into slots or tabs on the differential side gear and locks the side gear rotation to the differential housing. The result is on-demand traction and a fully locked differential.

How does an electric locking differential work?

During turns, a locking differential operates like an open differential – the wheels can rotate at different speeds. When locked, the wheel in the air doesn’t receive any torque because there is no traction and the wheel on the ground receives all the torque, allowing the vehicle to move.

How do you engage Eaton ELocker?

How do I activate my ELocker? ELockers are activated by a dash (or console) mounted switch; included with all new ELockers. Any suitable 12VDC (or 24VDC for military designs) switch will work.

Do Elockers work in reverse?

We’ve received quite a few questions about whether the Harrop Eaton ELocker disengages when in reverse. To clarify, yes they do disengage in reverse and then re-engage as the pin slides down and back up the ramp plate in the reverse position. 60 people like this.

What’s a ELocker?

The Eaton ELocker is an electronic, selectable differential designed for drivers that need traction on-demand. At the flip of a dash switch, drivers can go from open to 100-percent locked. The ELocker is the most reliable on-demand differential, featuring selectable operation and net-forged gears for added strength.

How do you lock differential?

To lock the differential, you turn on a switch manually, and the two output pistons, which would normally be controlling the two wheels separately, are locked together so however fast one wheel goes, the other wheel rotates at the same speed.

How does an electronic locking differential work?

The electronic locking differential is a device housed in the rear axle that allows both rear wheels to turn at the same speed. The electronic locking differential can provide additional traction should your vehicle become stuck. You can activate the differential electronically and shift it on the fly within the differential operating speed range.

What is an automatic locking rear differential?

Locking Differential. An automatic locking rear differential solves the problem presented by the open differential by using a mechanism that locks the rotation of one wheel relative to the other. No matter how much traction (or how little) a wheel has, it will be forced to rotate in sync with the other.

What is a mechanical locking differential?

A mechanical locking differential is a device that helps wheels of an automobile to move at same speed; as if they were connected with same axle.