ChrisG

I just talked to just differentials and the guy said he would e-mail me a write up with photos of how they installed one on one of their shop trucks. I'll post the results when I can.

ajpulley

That'd be great. Looking through the threads, I'm sure there are others who would like to install one. If the time comes when I have to remove the inner shafts, I might just throw one in. I have a detroit locker in the Jeep because I kept my axle-disconnect feature and didn't need an Eaton E-locker or a Detroit Electrac.

ChrisG

http://www.justdifferentials.com/ind...oducts_id=2469

ELECTRIC LOCKER INSTALL GUIDE
03+ DODGE RAM 2500 3500 AAM 9.25” FRONT DIFF




With vehicle supported in a safe manner. Remove differential cover, drain gear lube.




Remove calipers, brackets, abs sensors. Remove 4 bolts on each side to remove wheel bearing hub assembly. (puller tool may be required to remove hub assembly).




Remove axle shafts from both sides.




Mark carrier bearing caps with punch (they must be installed in the same location). Remove adjuster locks. Back-off the threaded adjusters by rotating them outward. Be sure that carrier is supported as you remove 4 carrier bearing cap bolts. Remove carrier.




Remove 12 Ring gear bolts (Note: They are left-hand thread!). Use punch to remove ring gear. Flat file Ring gear mating surface on both the ring gear and the new locker.
-Clean any debris or oil from threads.
-Flat file Ring gear mating surface on both the ring gear and the new locker.
-Install Ring gear onto new locker. (Do not use bolts to pull ring gear onto carrier)
-Ensure ring gear is fully seated & torque bolts to 75 ft. lbs.




Install actuator with the 3 supplied button-head screws and torque to 12 ft lbs. Press carrier bearings onto new locker.




Install new locker into housing.
-Ensure lock tab is against housing and wires face outward.
-Rotate adjusters until snug on carrier.
-Install bearing caps and snug carrier cap bolts. (be sure to align w/ left and right marks you made prior).
-Set backlash to 0.006”-0.010”. Moving carrier left increases backlash and to the right decreases backlash.
-Torque cap bolts to 80 ft lbs
-Install adjuster locks (use red loctite) Route the black and white wire under adjuster lock to prevent movement (do not pinch wire)
-The yellow and red wires are not going to be used for std installation.




-Drill cover with 23/64” drill in upper left corner. (Check for adequate clearance beforehand)




-Install rubber grommet.
-Run the black and the white wire through grommet w/ some RTV to prevent leaks
-Install coverplate, make sure wires have adequate clearance.
-Install axles, hub assemblies, calipers, abs sensors, etc.
-Fill diff w/ gear lube to proper level.
-Test locker w/ 12 volt supply.

These instructions are designed as a general installation guide. Installation of These Products requires specialized skills such as differential set up, drilling, wiring, as well as mechanical & electrical trouble shooting. If you have any questions or are unsure about how to proceed, please contact our shop or seek help from a competent installer. Please operate equipment carefully and observe proper safety procedures. - Just Differentials

Demon73

hi i've been trying to figure out how to hook this locker up for months now so you say yellow,and red wire are not going to be used at all just use the black and white wire power and ground 12v...so which one are you using for ground black and the white for power or vise versa? i would greatly appreciate it if you got back to me thank you 1 401 230 6576 or demon6@***.net

ridofpwrstroke

I am going to guess it doesnt really matter. Ground one and power the other and see if it works. IF not, swap the wiring.

nodakbassmaster

anyone figure out if it matters which wire is the ground? mines gettin put in now and hopefully wired this weekend...

Demon73

black is ground,white is 12v power red and yellow you dont use mine works great

nodakbassmaster

awesome, thank you!

dodge35000

I always thought white was indicative of a ground, and black indicated power. You may want to double check before hooking anything up.

Demon73

whatever man always a critic and someone who always thinks different ,mines already hooked up einstien and white is power and black is ground this isnt residential wiring it is aoto 12v wiring so you can believe who you want man good luck DEMON

MulesDiesel

Im willing to bet it doesnt matter which is powered + and which is ground.
a coil doesnt care. it will still pull the core in. try it both ways on the bench if you want.

MichiganAxle

The only reason the OEMs will tell you this wont work is due to the fact your trucks dont have the controls in them for these lockers and the non-PowerWagons arent set up for the sensor target magnet (different bearing cap). Not sure what will happen with the ABS and such when these are engaged - probably get a dash light. Just be sure not to engage them when going over a few MPH's. And make darned sure there is no way your wives or anyone else can engage them and not know it.

chuckger

The axles are the same, and yes the Power Wagon locker fits I know because I put one in my 06. 2 wires to actuate, just need power and ground and a switch on the dash, can be locked at any time so be careful not to bump the switch without knowing. Mine was in a 06 3500 single wheel with 3.42 gears, G56 manual and 37" tires. I broke the locker....Get an ARB, that is what will go in my new truck, at least ARB has a life time warranty.