Has anyone used the Kia Air pump as a replacement for their Locker Pump? Was wondering if in fact it is the same pump with the same output air pressure.
Craig
Craig
Kia air pump replacement for Rubicon lockers
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Can you post up a little more info. I would be interested in this as one of my locker pumps is seized.
I just installed an ARB pump with 2 outlets. On the one going to the Rubicon lockers I installed a regulator that cuts the pressure down to 5 PSI. Works great!
But he does have rubicon axles and a 5:1 TC
(I still have factory pumps and replaced one with a Mopar unit)https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/rubicon-locker-pump-substitute.23246/
At 331.00 for the Kia pump, I 'll go a different route.
downthepines
TJ Enthusiast
I found this low pressure regulator on Amazon and it looks like it'd do the job for our Rubicon lockers. It has high reviews too and one review sounds like he's using it for a Rubicon locker. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PANKBM/?tag=wranglerorg-20
I need to do this as I can not find any OEM pumps. Would you mind sharing your parts list and how you did this? I was thinking of doing this but not sure which ARB model to get and all the parts needed to do this. I know the factory lockers have to be run at 5psi. Thanks in advance.
Where did you find this regulator to cut it down to 5psi? Having trouble finding one myself. Thanks in advance.
I've also started to recently look into blood pressure machine pumps. They pump out and hold 7psi.
I do use a manual blood pressure bulb as a backup in my kit and 2-3 pumps give 7-8psi and they max out at around 11psi.
I do use a manual blood pressure bulb as a backup in my kit and 2-3 pumps give 7-8psi and they max out at around 11psi.
Were you able to use the original switch to turn the lockers on and off, or is your solution a bypass ... just turn on the pump and the lockers engage? Also, can you post the regulator information? So many to choose from. Thanks!
I know you didn't ask me but here is what I have planned for when my next pump dies.
You can wire it in so it uses the factory switches but to me, it is better to use aftermarket switches since the factory runs through the PCM and restricts when the lockers can work and not work. I still get a light on my dash that turns on when my locked engage. That part is controlled by the little switch inside the housing and separate from the pumps.
To use factory switches just run the positives from the current pumps to the air solenoids.
I plan to get:
You can wire it in so it uses the factory switches but to me, it is better to use aftermarket switches since the factory runs through the PCM and restricts when the lockers can work and not work. I still get a light on my dash that turns on when my locked engage. That part is controlled by the little switch inside the housing and separate from the pumps.
To use factory switches just run the positives from the current pumps to the air solenoids.
I plan to get:
- The regulator mentioned above: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B009PANKBM/?tag=tjforum-20
- A small air manifold: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00CJ1VKE8/?tag=tjforum-20
- Run two air solenoids: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01M0UEISP/?tag=tjforum-20
My (overly complex) Rubicon locker switching circuit stopped working so I replaced it with two heavy-duty on-off switches. It was simple to bypass the wiring, I just wired the locker compressors like I would 12 volt light bulbs with a 5 amp fuse for both compressors.
Getting Medicare to pay for your locker setup is some 4-D chess.