Anyone known much about Ox locking rear diff?

[Stoic Bluejay]

I'm looking at ordering an Ox Rear locking differential. There's a install kit that looks handy but there are two different models for late 3.063 dia. and early 2.891 dia. Anyone know which for a 2006 h3 base model? Planning on a 36" in cable with electric actuated shifter and drive away lock. Any other suggested parts while I'm changing this out? Thanks

 

[rsc]

O6H3 was asking some of those questions about a year ago. It's a good locker from what I remember, I would look at them if I was installing lockers.

 

[4speedfunk]

All H3's take the same rear differential and ring & pinion. However 2009-up models take a larger inner pinion bearing.
I suspect the two OX options are for early or late 10-bolt which was back in 2001 I think. You should get the late version for all H3's.
Also make sure you get the 4-series offset.

 

[Stoic Bluejay]

Thanks for the heads up. I read through the articles and found most of you running Eaton but like someone said the choice of Physically locking it with a key to get out if the system fails is a nice benefit. Trying to
figure out if I want to run electric or a manual shift. Obviously with the electric if it fails then you can key it. Anyone see problems with the manual shift operation. Obviously shifts with the cable so if thats not placed properly it could get damaged by the trail. Any other concerns.

 

[Stoic Bluejay]

Ok so I called OX directly and spoke with Allen. I sent him a picture of the rear differential and he confirmed that below rear differential would fit perfectly with the H3. We spoke twice over the phone and emailed once within a matter of around 20min. So great customer service contact and immediately handled my questions to make sure I had what I needed. Very impressed. Of course they are out T-shirts. Anyone looking to go with an Ox depending on setup this is what you should need. I'm going with the electronic switch so it adds a bit more cost for convince. :woot:

 

[4speedfunk]

So why do you need the 36" shift cable? Does the actuator not mount directly to the cover?

I've heard great things about the OX. Squeaky is the only Hummer guy I know with one, (now installed under Panzer)...but I know several Jeep guys that run them.

 

[GreatDaneHummer]

Why not use an air actuated one if your worried about trail issues?

 

[Stoic Bluejay]

I ordered the cable in case I want to make it a manual option later. Lol I always hear to many concerns about on board air, don't want to have another issue later. I figure electric is more dependable, with the dual optimum battery I'll be running. Finishing piecing that together as well. Garage keeps piling up with parts. Lol with little time going to have to find somewhere local to trust to get some of this knocked out. Lol