H2 Front Locker - Warning

[whitehumh2]

Warning - Once you see what an H2 can do with a Front Locker....EVERYONE WILL WANT ONE!!!



Whether it be an ARB Front Air Locker or a Front Eaton E-Locker...they are WAY WORTH THE INVESTMENT!!!



I managed to tackle lines that I could never get up ever with any amount of trying before...I Locked the front and rear lockers and literally walked up...seriously no wheelspin just walked up!! IT WAS AWESOME!!!



Like I said, when you guys see what an H2 can do with a Front Locker...YOU WILL WANT ONE ASAP!!!



BTW, Tony has them in stock!!! Hint! Hint!!!





See You at The RALLY!!!





Kev

[dwaxman1]

what kinda locker is it then??

[whitehumh2]

[quote name='dwaxman1' date='26 April 2010 - 04:37 PM' timestamp='1272296261' post='16201']

what kinda locker is it then??

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The one I installed is an Eaton E-Locker that way I matched the rear factory one.

[Khamul]

Roughly how much if you don't mind my asking?

[Khamul]

Also aren't the air lockers better??



Thyese are things I need to know as I wa splanning on doing that soon but was planning on removing the rear E-locker in favour of Air...



You opinion greatly appreciated!

[whitehumh2]

[quote name='Khamul' date='26 April 2010 - 05:47 PM' timestamp='1272300453' post='16206']

Roughly how much if you don't mind my asking?

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Since my Rear E-Locker only had 80000kms on it and was in great shape I couldn't justify replacing it with the air locker. Also, I already have 3 compressors on board so a forth was not a high priority! Also the Front E-Locker will match the strength of my rear locker so there are no weak links!



I would say that the ARB Air Locker is Stronger by design maybe 15% stronger but it will be more work to install front and rear Air Lockers but you will also be able to engage them whenever you want. For extreme strength. I personally choose the Eaton since only having electrical to diagnose when there is a problem instead of air and electrical was a big deciding factor for me.



TC can give you a price on the ARB Air Lockers but for the Eaton I paid $900 tax in! You may also choos to regear you H2 at the same time to get huge benefits in crawl ratio!



Hope This Helps!



Kev

[s0ulst3al3r]

well I plan on doing the front locker and bead locks by the end of summer but now you got me all interested in changing my gears over ....what did that cost you to do ? and did it improve your milage?

[whitehumh2]

[quote name='Gaza' date='27 April 2010 - 01:12 AM' timestamp='1272327148' post='16218']

well I plan on doing the front locker and bead locks by the end of summer but now you got me all interested in changing my gears over ....what did that cost you to do ? and did it improve your milage?

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The Yukon 5.38:1 gear set, installation kits with all bearings and 1541H rear axle shafts, Cost $2500.00 including the price of the front E-Locker.



The gears have made a HUGE difference to my H2. I run 37s and my H2 weighs just shy of 8000lbs. so I needed help! The H2 no longer downshifts going up hills...only the TCC disengages but I can hold 110km/h in cruise control without it downshifting from overdrive, with no speed loss!!



I can run a comfortable 11-12L/100km @100km/h on cruise control on a level highway and 15-17L/100km @ 100km/h driving into a head wind. I now average approx. 15L/100km which is about 750km++ per tank. But I haven't done a highway only run yet to test pure highway mileage...this is combined city/highway. I will be driving down to GTA on the weekend of May 14th-16th to visit my girlfriends family so I will get a better idea then!



So I would say that it was definitely worth it.



Btw, if you have 35s use 5.13:1 gears instead of the 5.38:1!!



Hope this helps!



Kev

[s0ulst3al3r]

[quote name='Polar Bear' date='26 April 2010 - 05:26 PM' timestamp='1272328019' post='16219']

The Yukon 5.38:1 gear set, installation kits with all bearings and 1541H rear axle shafts, Cost $2500.00 including the price of the front E-Locker.



The gears have made a HUGE difference to my H2. I run 37s and my H2 weighs just shy of 8000lbs. so I needed help! The H2 no longer downshifts going up hills...only the TCC disengages but I can hold 110km/h in cruise control without it downshifting from overdrive, with no speed loss!!



I can run a comfortable 11-12L/100km @100km/h on cruise control on a level highway and 15-17L/100km @ 100km/h driving into a head wind. I now average approx. 15L/100km which is about 750km++ per tank. But I haven't done a highway only run yet to test pure highway mileage...this is combined city/highway. I will be driving down to GTA on the weekend of May 14th-16th to visit my girlfriends family so I will get a better idea then!



So I would say that it was definitely worth it.



Btw, if you have 35s use 5.13:1 gears instead of the 5.38:1!!



Hope this helps!



Kev

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Ya thats some great info bud ...If that price includes the front e locker Im really liking that idea ....and Im running 38"s so would I stick with the 5.38:1 gears?

[whitehumh2]

[quote name='Gaza' date='27 April 2010 - 02:04 AM' timestamp='1272330259' post='16224']

Ya thats some great info bud ...If that price includes the front e locker Im really liking that idea ....and Im running 38"s so would I stick with the 5.38:1 gears?

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If you have a Heavy Right Foot...and have broken halfshafts before...go with the ARB Air Lockers.



If you are a finesse driver like me, with only the occasional Abusive manuever used to muscle over something...I highly doubt you will ever break the Eatons.



Just thought I'd add that seeing as I don't know the way you off-road!



Hope this helps!



Kev