ok...so i am wanting to put a locker in my Ranger and was wondering what you guys have heard about the Eaton E-Locker???

 

Yep, what do you want to know about it? They only make it for the 8.8, so make sure thats what axle you have. In the drivetrain tech section theres a sticky about how to find out which one you have.

 

danget....well do you know what would be, in your opinion, the best selectable for a 7.5 w/3.73 gears?

 

I don't have much experience with them, try searching for them theres been a lot of thread about it.

 

The best idea is to replace your rear axle with an 8.8 (31 spline ideally) before spending money on a locker.
The 7.5 won't hold up well with a locker. And if you want an ARB locker, you'll need a 31 spline since they discontinued production of the 28 spline model.

 

ok so how tough is this swap (like what all do i have to do) and also where would i get an 8.8 axle?

 

4wheelparts still sells them. have they just not updated the site?

 

junkyard for the 8.8 and the 8.8 will bolt right in...i just did mine last fri.

 

I am with Brian, I wouldn't bother locking a 7.5

Eaton/Detroit Locker has arguably the best reputation out there but, but keep in mind that the E-Locker is an "open" diff until it is activated to lock. So it is either fully locked or open.

Auburn Gear makes a limited slip/electronic locker for the 8.8 as well. It works as a limited slip until electronically activated to lock just like the E-Locker but with the full time limited slip.

The two are also similar in price if I remember correctly, with the Auburn being slightly cheaper.