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Ram ELocker Questions

Dwpalmer85

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So I am confused about my ELocker equipped ram. From a dead stop with the traction and ELocker off my truck spins both tires. However in rainy conditions etc turning, my rear end acts like an open differential.
I’ve read through some ELocker posts.... is there anyone who has a diffinitive answer on how this rear end is set up when ELocker not engaged?
Also the manual is pretty specific that ELocker only meant to be used in extreme off-road scenarios under 20 mph. Has anyone used the ELocker in winter driving conditions ie(engaged and used in around town driving.) I’m starting to think especially in winter conditions I wish I would have ended up with the anti-spin axle instead.....
 
So I am confused about my ELocker equipped ram. From a dead stop with the traction and ELocker off my truck spins both tires. However in rainy conditions etc turning, my rear end acts like an open differential.
I’ve read through some ELocker posts.... is there anyone who has a diffinitive answer on how this rear end is set up when ELocker not engaged?
Also the manual is pretty specific that ELocker only meant to be used in extreme off-road scenarios under 20 mph. Has anyone used the ELocker in winter driving conditions ie(engaged and used in around town driving.) I’m starting to think especially in winter conditions I wish I would have ended up with the anti-spin axle instead.....
The Elocker hasn't been on a Ram truck yet during winter conditions.
 
So I am confused about my ELocker equipped ram. From a dead stop with the traction and ELocker off my truck spins both tires. However in rainy conditions etc turning, my rear end acts like an open differential.
I’ve read through some ELocker posts.... is there anyone who has a diffinitive answer on how this rear end is set up when ELocker not engaged?
Also the manual is pretty specific that ELocker only meant to be used in extreme off-road scenarios under 20 mph. Has anyone used the ELocker in winter driving conditions ie(engaged and used in around town driving.) I’m starting to think especially in winter conditions I wish I would have ended up with the anti-spin axle instead.....

I noticed the same playing off road today. There is definitely some amount of "lock" when ELocker is off. I just can't explain it. The other odd wrinkle is that I was able to engage ELocker in 2WD which can't be done according to the manual.
 
I noticed the same playing off road today. There is definitely some amount of "lock" when ELocker is off. I just can't explain it. The other odd wrinkle is that I was able to engage ELocker in 2WD which can't be done according to the manual.
I would be highly disappointed if elocker can not be engaged in 2wd...they sell it with 2wd trucks...maybe a manual error
 
So I am confused about my ELocker equipped ram. From a dead stop with the traction and ELocker off my truck spins both tires. However in rainy conditions etc turning, my rear end acts like an open differential.
I’ve read through some ELocker posts.... is there anyone who has a diffinitive answer on how this rear end is set up when ELocker not engaged?
Also the manual is pretty specific that ELocker only meant to be used in extreme off-road scenarios under 20 mph. Has anyone used the ELocker in winter driving conditions ie(engaged and used in around town driving.) I’m starting to think especially in winter conditions I wish I would have ended up with the anti-spin axle instead.....
Per Eaton: "While driving under normal conditions, the ELocker® performs as an open differential. If an obstacle is encountered – a rocky trail, muddy ditch or other challenge – the driver turns on a dash switch to activate the unit. The electromagnetic mechanism then locks, capturing 100% of the available torque and sending it equally to both wheels. A second flip of the switch deactivates the unit to resume normal driving."

Read more and/or watch a video here.

Also note that it is possible (not typical) for any OPEN differential to spin both tires if traction is close to the same for both. What hasn't been discussed on this thread is the addition of traction control measures, which may also be partially responsible for you observing "limited-slip-like" behavior.
 

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