Matt98XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Sanford Stadium, row 5.
cal said:
How is yours holding up? I'm getting ready to order one, and I want to make sure I'm getting a good product.
Anybody in favor of ected??
- Thread starter Jeeper
- Start date
How is yours holding up? I'm getting ready to order one, and I want to make sure I'm getting a good product.
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
Mines sitting in the box. 
I'm doing some custom housing work, and wont have it installed for another 2-3 weeks or so.
I'm doing some custom housing work, and wont have it installed for another 2-3 weeks or so.
i would really like one, because of the streetability. it is not a true locker though. it will take about 1500 lb-ft to break it loose, which is pretty easily obtainable in 4lo and 1st gear. of course the actual traction from the terrain and tires will make a difference too. i probably wont see a whole lot of terrain that will give me trouble. on the street yeah, but in loose stuff, i don't think you'll be slipping the clutches. its just too bad they don't make it for the d44.
it should really be considered more like limited slip "plus"
it should really be considered more like limited slip "plus"
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
PapaPump said:
The documentation you find around about it shows it holding in excess of 18,000 foot pounds.. *shrug*
The rumor is the 44 model is in the works. If my 30 model works out as well as I'm thinking its going to, I'll be replacing my detroit with one in a year or two.
- Location
- Thornton, CO
Eaton E-locker is hard to beat for the 44. Full time locker with an electromagnet. Small hole in the diff for the wires, fully locked at the push of a button. No air lines, no cable to run. And cheaper then every other selectable out there(for the 44).
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
Depending who you talk to, the e-locker is rumored to be lacking in the strength department though..
nhrocker
Jackstand wheeler
- Location
- Claremont, NH
Like robz95xj said, I've had some issues with my Ected. It was installed at the same time as some 4.88 gears in my D30. Last week I was in the middle of trying to get up a ledge with mud at the bottom and it wouldn't activate. My passengers side tire was spinning with little to no resistance and the drivers side wasn't getting any power. When it finally did catch I had just turned the wheel, so the tire only slightly shook and then my ujoint went on me.
I talked with the guy I bought it off of and we went over what might be the problem. At this point I'm still hopefull that it's something I can work out. I'm going to insure that it's getting the full power required to activate it, it'll get some different gear oil without any additives this time, and I'm going to try to "break it in" some. He says that if it was gummed up at all during the install or break-in period of the gears the assembly may not have been able to move properly, so cleaning it out good and trying to use it might be all it needs.
I talked with the guy I bought it off of and we went over what might be the problem. At this point I'm still hopefull that it's something I can work out. I'm going to insure that it's getting the full power required to activate it, it'll get some different gear oil without any additives this time, and I'm going to try to "break it in" some. He says that if it was gummed up at all during the install or break-in period of the gears the assembly may not have been able to move properly, so cleaning it out good and trying to use it might be all it needs.
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
How are you and bj-666 wiring your ecteds in? Direct from the switch or using a relay with a nice fat wire?
cwlongshot
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Connecticut
PapaPump said:
I am curious, where did you get this information from?
CW
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
http://www.auburngear.com/oemdifferentials/common/literature/ECTED_Literature.pdf
Page 2, zoom in on the graph.
That disagree's with what PapaPump says about 1500 ft pounds. It doesnt say it on that pdf, but an engineer at AG told me it takes about 5amps of draw to reach 100% lock.
Page 2, zoom in on the graph.
That disagree's with what PapaPump says about 1500 ft pounds. It doesnt say it on that pdf, but an engineer at AG told me it takes about 5amps of draw to reach 100% lock.
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nhrocker
Jackstand wheeler
- Location
- Claremont, NH
I've seen bj-666's in action, but I'm not sure how he wired it. In mine I followed the instructions and used the wiring kit that came with it. It isn't a very large power wire, and I tapped into a wired circuit under the dash. That was one of the things I was wondering about, if it was getting enough juice, but I was assured that as long as I wired it correct and the wires were intact it should be getting enough power. Like I previously mentioned, when it did finally lock, it locked solid. That's why I'm leaning towards mine just being an issue with something in the axle. I've got new shafts coming in soon, after that it'll be getting cleaned out well, the new oil, and some break in time. I'll see how it goes from there, I'm hoping that's all it needs.
Matt98XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Sanford Stadium, row 5.
I saw 2 Ecteds come in, in the last 2 days for a warranty issue, and not locking up. I guess I changed my mind on buying one.
desertjeeper
NAXJA Member #1195
- Location
- California City, CA
cal said:
The documentation I've seen shows 18,000 INCH Lbs which equals 1,500 FOOT Lbs. That seems pretty miniscule.
cwlongshot
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Connecticut
I just do not know....I have had mine in my 8.8 TJ for almost two years now. Trust me, it DEFINEATELY LOCKS UP FULLY. I have had one wheel in the air numerous times. I travel the hard core trails and this thing locks..NO DOUBT! Throw the switch on the road and let go of the wheel....cause its only going straight!
I wish they had one for the D30 when I built mine!!!
CW
I wish they had one for the D30 when I built mine!!!
CW
ODDBALL
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Anchorage,Alaska
The info is correct on the spline counts.Red97XJ said:
bj-666
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Rhode Island
UPDATE:
for those fo you wondering about mine i sent it back for service work they said that there was deff. something wrong with it. they sent it back to me all fixed i installed it and still had the same issues: not locking fully and poping. the engineer and i talked for a while and figured it must be a tolerance issue with the ball ramps that put pressure on the clutches. auburn next dayed me a new unit free of charge and also is paying for the return shiping of my old unit. soo as for customer service Auburn has my vote they have been very helpfull and quick with repairs and shipments. i'm still a little iffy with my feelings tward the ECTED. i'll let yall know more next week.
as for the folks asking about how the wiring is done. mine is wired to an aux fuse box that i have installed that get's it's power direct from the bad via a 2awg wire. then form the fuse box it goes direct to the switch and then to the ected unit. honestly i have not tested it with a volt meter but i am sure all connections are good and it should have full voltage.
for those fo you wondering about mine i sent it back for service work they said that there was deff. something wrong with it. they sent it back to me all fixed i installed it and still had the same issues: not locking fully and poping. the engineer and i talked for a while and figured it must be a tolerance issue with the ball ramps that put pressure on the clutches. auburn next dayed me a new unit free of charge and also is paying for the return shiping of my old unit. soo as for customer service Auburn has my vote they have been very helpfull and quick with repairs and shipments. i'm still a little iffy with my feelings tward the ECTED. i'll let yall know more next week.
as for the folks asking about how the wiring is done. mine is wired to an aux fuse box that i have installed that get's it's power direct from the bad via a 2awg wire. then form the fuse box it goes direct to the switch and then to the ected unit. honestly i have not tested it with a volt meter but i am sure all connections are good and it should have full voltage.
Red97XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Northern Indiana
keep us posted next week.....
bj-666
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Rhode Island
party1: IT WORKS. well after many problems with my old ected they decided it was best for both of us to send me a brand new one. not only that but they didnt' just send the unit they send the full install package lube wires switch all the good's my hat's off to auburn for there customer service they were very pleasant to talk and work with.
performance: just finished putting it in and took it for a ride around the block it locked like it should when engaged it would scrub the tires with no slipage of the locker. i have yet to test it on the trail but it already seems like a whole different animal than with the old unit. after some more extensive testing i will let ya all know as to how i feel about the ected
conclusion: as of right now i feel that all the problems with my unit were because of defects. more info to come with more testing.
performance: just finished putting it in and took it for a ride around the block it locked like it should when engaged it would scrub the tires with no slipage of the locker. i have yet to test it on the trail but it already seems like a whole different animal than with the old unit. after some more extensive testing i will let ya all know as to how i feel about the ected
conclusion: as of right now i feel that all the problems with my unit were because of defects. more info to come with more testing.
