12th gen axles swap

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  1. cowboy

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    How do the electric lockers work on the 12th gens? More specifically the switch for the E-locker? I was wondering if the switch is just a switch and not wired into the PCM or the transmission PCM
     
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    I think its all part of the PCM's. You would have to look at a 12th gen swap thread to find more. I remember reading a few in the past but dont remember exactly what was changed aside from the switch in the dash and the addition of the locker.
     
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    it's all in the pcm. Lots of guys have tried changing it because the anti-spin kicks on above 30mph even with the switch off and a bunch of other e-nonsense.
     
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    If you are thinking about doing it in yours, I would just go with an air locker, less crap to deal with
     
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    Just get a Detroit tru-trac.. Easier..

    Acts as a standard limited slip most of time but is right enough it's equal to a locker


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    probably, was just thinking I could find the 12th gen axle's with 4.10 gears and e-locker and do a quick swap without out breaking my diffs open. possibly cheaper too.
     
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    If you want to go that right, I would start searching for a wiring diagram
     
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    Yup, I'm upgrading my rear differential to a Tru Trac later on when I have more money. My clutches are s**t to hell and it's like I have an open differential now.

    Yeah, I think the ARB lockers are some of the best, but they're quite expensive and generally overkill unless you see some serious dirt.
     

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