That is great information. I will be ordering and installing within the month. My rear lockers still work with the original pump which was remounted up near the battery when I upgraded to the Rubicon Express 4.5" lift with long arms and the four point rear. 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:
Put depending on how I'm feeling I might just swap in an ARB locker
- 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
Kia air pump replacement for Rubicon lockers
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Any follow up on this install and whether and how well it works? I have a new buddy whose new TJ had '03 Dana 44 Rubi diffs swapped in, lockers are in place but there are no compressors or air lines. He's trying to salvage the lockers but needs a way to control them.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:
Put depending on how I'm feeling I might just swap in an ARB locker
- 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
Gonna have to re-read and see if there's a recommended compressor other than the OEM junkyard units. Not much for salvage yards within 300 miles of here.
You could use a different compressor with a pressure regulator like this:
Dwyer Series MPR Miniature Pressure Regulator, Zinc Body, Air and Water, 0-5 psi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PANKBM/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Dwyer Series MPR Miniature Pressure Regulator, Zinc Body, Air and Water, 0-5 psi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PANKBM/?tag=wranglerorg-20
I caught the regulator part and put it in my Wishlist for reference later but wondering about "different compressor" recommendations? Could a HD ARB be used with one output for tires, etc, and another regulated for lockers?
I'd use a small tank in conjuction with whatever OBA compressor you choose for locker activation.
Hoping to get my guy on here so he can directly access all the TJ goodies available.
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