Author Topic: We are now carrying the new Yukon Zip Lockers! (Read 8038 times)

BigMike · « **on:** Mar 22, 2011, 11:20:02 AM »

Locker Product link: http://www.marlincrawler.com/differential/locker/zip-locker
Complete ready-to-run Differential Product link: http://www.marlincrawler.com/differential/complete/zip-equipped

The Yukon Zip Locker is an air operated locker similar in design to the ARB Air Locker, but at a more competitive price. Like the Grizzly and Spartan, Yukon improved upon existing technology by developing strong and reliable lockers. The Zip Locker is based on a proven design that Marlin has used since the late 1980's, but yet it features a strong forged nodular case with high-nickel 4320 Chromoly steel internals for increased strength.

The Zip Locker works with air pressure supplied to a bonded seal which drives a clutch onto a splined gear. This locks the spider gears from rotating resulting in a 100% fully locked axle. With the flip of a switch, air pressure is released and a return spring slides the clutch off the splined gear and the differential unlocks.

Includes a complete installation kit with the following:

Includes necessary 4cyl carrier bearings (for 4cyl apps)
Seal housing
O-rings
Nylon air line
Push-in air fitting and adapters

Switch with front and rear locker covers
Solenoid valve
Zip ties
Installation instructions
Service manual

Zip Lockers work with a variety of air delivery systems including air compressors, on-board air, powertanks, and more. All Zip Lockers are assembled in the USA and are recommended for any type of Rock Crawler. Yukon is so confident with the Zip, they include a one year warranty!

We've got Zips in stock and ready to ship today!

Regards,
BigMike

peacesells · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 22, 2011, 12:02:47 PM »

cool, will you have these available in an assembled diff before the free shipping deal ends?

HIvoltgeToy · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 22, 2011, 08:36:06 PM »

Very interested, I have an ARB for my front axle (not installed yet) and like the idea of saving $250 to have an air locker for my rear. I was curious if there were some pictures of the full kit yet with all the parts included. Also what dose the supplied wiring harness entail? The switch to the solenoid? How difficult would it be to make work with the ARB compressor? Thanks!

turnerjwr · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 22, 2011, 09:12:10 PM »

I have an 85 4runner, are these going to require the late model/ V6 carrier bearings, or are they going to come ready to drop in?

emsvitil · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 22, 2011, 09:44:14 PM »

Got a link to the installation manual so any interested party can see all the details of an installation?

83 Crawler · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 22, 2011, 09:45:33 PM »

when money allows i might have to get one of these!!!

freds40 · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 23, 2011, 08:08:01 AM »

Quote from: peacesells on Mar 22, 2011, 12:02:47 PM

cool, will you have these available in an assembled diff before the free shipping deal ends?

Zips are included in the free shipping deal. The info on built diff pricing with a Zip should be up shortly.

freds40 · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 23, 2011, 08:15:20 AM »

The locker doesn't come with a harness, that's with the compressor. It appears that the solenoid that comes with the Zip will work on the ARB compressor but I'm not %100 on that. The Zip uses a push-lock fitting at the diff as well at the solenoid which makes swapping line quick and easy.

freds40 · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 23, 2011, 08:17:11 AM »

Quote from: turnerjwr on Mar 22, 2011, 09:12:10 PM

I have an 85 4runner, are these going to require the late model/ V6 carrier bearings, or are they going to come ready to drop in?

The 4 cylinders do require special bearings as the carrier is the same for the V6 and 4 cyl applications. The nice thing is that the Zip includes the necessary bearings where with an ARB you have to get them separately.

HIvoltgeToy · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 23, 2011, 08:34:58 AM »

Quote from: freds40 on Mar 23, 2011, 08:15:20 AM

The locker doesn't come with a harness, that's with the compressor. It appears that the solenoid that comes with the Zip will work on the ARB compressor but I'm not %100 on that. The Zip uses a push-lock fitting at the diff as well at the solenoid which makes swapping line quick and easy.

The first item listed on the included parts is wiring harness.

freds40 · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 23, 2011, 08:41:01 AM »

That was a misprint. It is being modified right now. There is definitely not any kind of wiring harness included with the Zip Locker.

BigMike · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 23, 2011, 10:57:04 AM »

Quote from: peacesells on Mar 22, 2011, 12:02:47 PM

cool, will you have these available in an assembled diff before the free shipping deal ends?

Yesiree, they are up now: http://www.marlincrawler.com/differential/complete/zip-equipped

Quote from: HIvoltgeToy on Mar 23, 2011, 08:34:58 AM

The first item listed on the included parts is wiring harness.

Quote from: freds40 on Mar 23, 2011, 08:41:01 AM

That was a misprint. It is being modified right now.

Yeah, that was my bad. I thought the harness was included but it isn't. The site has been updated

Quote from: freds40 on Mar 23, 2011, 08:17:11 AM

The nice thing is that the Zip includes the necessary bearings where with an ARB you have to get them separately.

This is very cool!

Quote from: freds40 on Mar 23, 2011, 08:15:20 AM

The Zip uses a push-lock fitting at the diff as well at the solenoid which makes swapping line quick and easy.

Yukon designed a much better line fitment at the diff in this regard in my opinion for sure!

BigMike · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 23, 2011, 03:41:31 PM »

Quote from: emsvitil on Mar 22, 2011, 09:44:14 PM

Got a link to the installation manual so any interested party can see all the details of an installation?

Ask and ye shall receive

Zip Locker Instructions

Quote from: freds40 on Mar 23, 2011, 08:15:20 AM

The Zip uses a push-lock fitting at the diff as well at the solenoid which makes swapping line quick and easy.

Quote from: BigMike on Mar 23, 2011, 10:57:04 AM

This is very cool!

Page nine shows this in detail

Regards,
BigMike

emsvitil · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 23, 2011, 04:20:37 PM »

Does anyone know how much air pressure the pump that comes with the on the fly adjustment of Rancho 9000s puts out?

Just wondering if that could be used as the air pressure source.

BigMike · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 25, 2011, 03:45:16 PM »

Good question, but I do not know. I'm guessing it's not up to the task.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 09, 2011, 06:22:17 AM »

hmmmm.... sounds liek a more solid option to an arb air locker....... might have to look into these..... well, once i have a truck, lol

BigMike · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 09, 2011, 05:51:26 PM »

Quote from: jimbo74 on Apr 09, 2011, 06:22:17 AM

well, once i have a truck, lol

HIvoltgeToy · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 27, 2011, 05:05:31 PM »

Got mine today. So I will have an ARB in the front and a Yukon in the rear. I'll let everyone know what I think of it. So far I think it looks great. Also to let everyone know the switch and cover are the same as the ARB, and the solenoid plugs into the ARB harness. I'm so excited going from open, 4.10's to air locked 5.29's.

BigMike · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 27, 2011, 07:36:00 PM »

That is awesome HIvoltgeToy! Please let us know your thoughts on it!!

-BigMike

KA4x4Chick · « **Reply #19 on:** May 02, 2011, 10:15:57 AM »

So I can can just run this into my arb compressor? This looks like a good alternative to me getting a second arb...

BigMike · « **Reply #20 on:** May 02, 2011, 11:23:58 AM »

Quote from: KA4x4Chick on May 02, 2011, 10:15:57 AM

So I can can just run this into my arb compressor? This looks like a good alternative to me getting a second arb...

10-4

Operates on the same air pressure and the Zip air solenoid is fully compatible with both the standard and compact ARB compressors.

BigMike

HIvoltgeToy · « **Reply #21 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:33:38 AM »

Quote from: BigMike on Apr 27, 2011, 07:36:00 PM

That is awesome HIvoltgeToy! Please let us know your thoughts on it!!

-BigMike

I got them installed this weekend. So far so good. The only thing I like the seals on the ARB a little better. They use a square o-ring with a groove, kinda like a piston seal on a brake caliper. The Zip uses standard o-rings. Also I like the bulk head fitting on the ARB more than the Zip. The copper line inside the diff is secured and separate from the air line. If installing a Zip I recommend installing your air line with out the 3rd installed in the diff. That could have been my fault because I took the push in fitting off after I tested it, before I installed it. I wasnt sure how well the fitting worked. It seemed a little flimsy, and didn't feel like it was in all the way. After messing with it for a while it was fine. Also the ARB air line is thicker. Other than that its almost identical to an ARB. And in my opinion well worth the savings.

BigMike · « **Reply #22 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:33:19 AM »

Awesome, thank you for the detailed reply

BigMike · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 09:54:09 AM »

Our Toyota Zip Lockers now include an awesome warranty!

johnny_boy02 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 09:00:21 PM »

Quote from: BigMike on Jan 16, 2012, 09:54:09 AM

Our Toyota Zip Lockers now include an awesome warranty!

I just finished putting my 3rds in today, just have to get the air source figured out. Anyway, I read somewhere Yukon was offering a lifetime warranty for a additional price, I believe it was $50. Is there any truth to this?

BigMike · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 22, 2012, 08:12:42 AM »

Quote from: johnny_boy02 on Jan 16, 2012, 09:00:21 PM

I just finished putting my 3rds in today, just have to get the air source figured out. Anyway, I read somewhere Yukon was offering a lifetime warranty for a additional price, I believe it was $50. Is there any truth to this?

I checked on their warranty, and I believe their lifetime only applies their Chromoly axles and Spool lockers.

BigMike

11jeff17 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 11, 2012, 10:28:18 AM »

Quote from: BigMike on Feb 22, 2012, 08:12:42 AM

I checked on their warranty, and I believe their lifetime only applies their Chromoly axles and Spool lockers.

BigMike

http://www.yukongear.com/Warranty.aspx

Looks like the extended lifetime warranty is now available for the Zip and the Grizzly now! The "Y.E.S. Plan."

11jeff17 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 11, 2012, 10:29:57 AM »

I just purchased the Zip and Grizzly equipped diffs from MC and I look forward to installing them. I'll keep you updated with my opinion as to how they work and install.

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