Tru-Lok Axles?

[Ratbert]

I don't think that I've ever heard of Tru-Lok axles on a JL, but so far 11 2023 Wranglers have been built with them. Is that an extremely special order or something?

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[MarkY3130]

Tru-Lok is the electronic lockers

 

[Ratbert]

Tru-Lok is the electronic lockers

Electronic? That's different than regular Jeep lockers?

 

[entropy]

Electronic? That's different than regular Jeep lockers?

There are 3 main type of lockers. Mechanical, electronic and air lockers.

Rubicon lockers are selectable. This means if they were mechanical you wouldnt be pressing an effortless button. They would either be "automatic" or youll have to pull a lever of some kind.

Air lockers need compressed air. The rubicon doesnt come with an on board compressor. You press a button that sends an electrical signal to actuate the locker.

OEM lockers have always been electronic. Tru lok is the name for the lockers in the Rubicon. Theyve always been "tru lok"

 

[Obi Wan]

OEM lockers have always been electronic.

The factory Tru-Lok lockers on the TJ Rubicon were air actuated. Jeep switched to electronic lockers starting with the JK.

I don't think that I've ever heard of Tru-Lok axles on a JL, but so far 11 2023 Wranglers have been built with them. Is that an extremely special order or something?

The Tru-Lok name has been used since the 2003 TJ Rubicon and is still listed on the Jeep Rubicon JL as seen below.

2004 TJ Rubicon owners manual:

 

[Ratbert]

There are 3 main type of lockers. Mechanical, electronic and air lockers.

Rubicon lockers are selectable. This means if they were mechanical you wouldnt be pressing an effortless button. They would either be "automatic" or youll have to pull a lever of some kind.

Air lockers need compressed air. The rubicon doesnt come with an on board compressor. You press a button that sends an electrical signal to actuate the locker.

OEM lockers have always been electronic. Tru lok is the name for the lockers in the Rubicon. Theyve always been "tru lok"

Only 11 2023 build sheets include Tru-Lok axles. Eleven. That's where I'm confused.

 

[Old Jeeper]

Hmmmm, looks like its a 4 door thing, I would not understand.

 

[Canjeeper]

Only 11 2023 build sheets include Tru-Lok axles. Eleven. That's where I'm confused.

Rubicon orders must have really dropped off. or there is another explanation . ?

 

[Ratbert]

Rubicon orders must have really dropped off. or there is another explanation . ?

No clue, that's why I started this thread.

11 of them, and I was thinking that Tru-Lok axles stopped with the JK.

 

[J0E]

The factory Tru-Lok lockers on the TJ Rubicon were air actuated. Jeep switched to electronic lockers starting with the JK.



The Tru-Lok name has been used since the 2003 TJ Rubicon and is still listed on the Jeep Rubicon JL as seen below.


2004 TJ Rubicon owners manual:

I'm guessing Jeep switched from air to electronic to save a few pennies. My TJR locks/unlocks much better while turning than my JLR. Air lockers are preferred by builders adding tons.

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