It must be really new? I can't find nothing about it on Yotatech. Looks tough and I like that it's Yukon Brand and cheaper than an ARB (why pay more for the name?)

I'm seriously considering it!

 

Its not that new, at least 4 months old. Check out Pirate4x4. Its not that much cheaper than ARB IIRC which is why I wasn't too interested. If they made something for the IFS front that was around $500 USD I'd be very interested.

 

maybe pay more for an ARB because it a proven commodity...

 

Hardly... It's still an "AIR" locker which ARB is notorious for unreliability. I've heard better things about E-lockers or better yet Ox lockers but thats something us Toyota boys dont get the luxury of having.

this new Yukon Air locker sounds/reads/seems as reliable as the ARB, an identical unit almost.

I'm still weighing my options, ofcourse f/r selectables (Electronic flavor) would be ideal... I'm thinking this might be a nice upgrade for the front axle. I would like an onboard compressor.

 

~$830 ish for the ARB 8" Locker
~$660 ish for the Yukon Zip Locker

*neither includes a compressor.

So the Yukon is cheaper. The question is, which is more reliable?

 

I have a 93 PU 22re dlx with 4.88 gears brand new Zip locker($800ish) built by marlin in the rear and a used Craigslist ARB up front, got the Arb/4.88 diff ready to drop in for $250 out on North cascade Hwy... So the Arb works every time(snow,Mud,hot,cold,upside down,rightside up), no accsepions, excusses or B.S. it just WORKS! The brand new youkon Zip is a very different story it finds any and i mean any reson not to engadge(always when you need it the most) once engaged it works well, best to leave it on once its engaged. after i found the problem(first time out) i took it to randys(twice) and they gave it back and told me it worked fine. Im not an Arb rep and have youkon gears that are great. in my opinion just get the arb straght away and save yourself the ... cut corners tryin to save $ on this and U cut your self short... just my .02

 

Never had any issue with any ARB locker I have ever owned. I have never had any of them not engage. I have owned several other but never a Yukon so I can't comment on them.

 

I know your after selectable's but I can't even think of one downside to a detroit up front. I love mine. Awsome mannerisms in all terrians.

But definitely selectable rear for street use.

 

The Yukon zip locker is just Arb's old design. The current arb lockers are a new design. Suppose to be better. For 250 more. I would go with the new design ARB locker.

 

I don't mean that the way it sounded. Im just cerious why even have selectable front personally.

 

IMO elocker is the best because even if the electronics fail. T can still be turned on and off by hand. Arb looses air for any reason, failed air line, relays, and silionold will be come unlocked. The difference is, I wouldn't run any larger than 33s with elockers. Anyone that says elockers suck and that they break is because they are running to big of a tire. Arb will be stronger for 34 and up size tires. Btw I live my elocker lol

 

They don't make 4cyl 8" elockers right? But I've heard of modding the 8" high pinion elocker so it fits.. Correct? How much would it cost to have someone mod it for me? And would that be the way to go? I don't have any spare time right now.

 

All solid axle's are 8''. As well as all 4wd rears are 8''. What are you trying to do? Front or rear?
(Pickups/4runner speaking)

 

Yes I know they're all 8". But I heard that you need to mod the elocker to fit the 4cle pickups or something.. I have a 94 pickup. 4x4 5spd.

 

Oh.. And rear only. I don't see the point on putting a selectable on the front.

 

ok. sorry wasnt sure.

The 4cyl rear axle's do need to be moded to except the tacoma e-locker.

And I now that, but cant tell you how. But im sure somone here can

 

Why you no see point to having selectable in front? Did that as asian as I could.
Hope your not leaning towards spooled in front. Detroit up front is my vote becuase it hands down steers better then locked and has the same traction.

 

i got detriots front and rear and have never had a problem, and im a daily.....

 

I'd never spool. My plans were to get a selectable rear, and a Detroit front later on. I dont see why I should get a front selectable if I'm using 4 wheel drive when offload, which I when I'll be locked anyway. ... Or will it lock in 2wd somehow? Don't see how just making sure it doesn't.

I was going to get an auto locker in the rear, but after reading that I shouldn't haul heavy loads with an auto locker I decided that I can't go down that path. So.. Selectable rear, auto front.

 

I'd recommend watching this video in its entirety.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyzyA...e_gdata_player

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