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Post by liftedtacoma99 on Feb 18, 2004 1:02:39 GMT -5
if anyone has the ARB airlockers i would like to know how you like them, how they perform... etc...etc
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Post by fourwd1 on Feb 18, 2004 16:47:07 GMT -5
Front & rear ;D love'm  |
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Post by 4xfred on Feb 18, 2004 22:08:31 GMT -5
;D FWD1, do you have the ARB compr. kit or other? I've heard they're not too reliable. Later...
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Post by liftedtacoma99 on Feb 19, 2004 0:45:53 GMT -5
did you install them yourself or take it to a shop... and if you dont mind me asking how much is the kit (front and back) and install if you had it done by a shop
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Post by fourwd1 on Feb 19, 2004 20:36:29 GMT -5
For 2 ARBs, compressor, hose kit, bearing kits,etc and labor it was $2100 at a reputable drivetrain shop.
That was carry-in (me remove the 3rds and take them in), it would have been a lot more in labor if I had them R+R them too.
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Post by Jamo351450 on Feb 24, 2004 20:16:27 GMT -5
hahah some of us 16'r olds like me dont have that kind of money, whats the cheapest best deal for lockers in my stock axel truck
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Post by fourwd1 on Feb 24, 2004 20:35:23 GMT -5
Weld (cheapest) or spool the rear, Detroit in front.
To save some more $$ there are cheaper decent lockers you can stick up front, but a full Detroit would be the toughest.
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Post by Jamo351450 on Feb 26, 2004 9:47:38 GMT -5
well i dont wanna weld cause this is a daily driver, i was looking at the Aussie Locker Lockig Differential, i have seen them in four wheeler mag. for under $200, and ive seen them on TRUCKS tv show on the purple bronco they just made, wondering if it really works for the price
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Post by Sean on Feb 26, 2004 13:29:31 GMT -5
The aussie locker works basically the same as a detroit locker, it is just much cheaper because it uses parts which fit into the existing carrier instead of replacing the carrier with a new one like a detroit. Personally I would but one of these over a detroit anyday. Detroit's were not made to handle bigger then 35" tires and if an axle breaks the backlash usually takes the detroit with it. It might happen with a aussie as well, but the detroit is over twice the price.
Ultimately the strongest proven lockers and the best buy if you are already spending detroit kind of money are the ARB's and factory E-lockers.
If you can't afford or just don't feel that they are worth the money go for the aussie or lockrite.
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Post by Jamo351450 on Feb 26, 2004 18:44:15 GMT -5
cool, how about the front (ifs) does aussie make one for about the same price and will it handle the same or is it totally different thing
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Post by fourwd1 on Feb 26, 2004 19:54:22 GMT -5
The aussie locker works basically the same as a detroit locker, it is just much cheaper because it uses parts which fit into the existing carrier instead of replacing the carrier with a new one like a detroit. Personally I would but one of these over a detroit anyday. Detroit's were not made to handle bigger then 35" tires and if an axle breaks the backlash usually takes the detroit with it. ... If you can't afford or just don't feel that they are worth the money go for the aussie or lockrite. The Aussie's a Lock-Rite clone more or less. Detroits are very tough. I know alot of people that routinely run them with 38"+ tires with no problems. |
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Post by Sean on Feb 26, 2004 20:56:41 GMT -5
It's not the tire size, it's the fact that when say a birf goes the recoil will take out the detroit. There was a post once on pirate that explained the difference in materials used on the ARB and Detroits and the ARB are made of much better material.
Yes I know the Aussie is basically a lock rite clone.
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Post by 93stucktruck on Feb 12, 2005 15:28:40 GMT -5
:(i know that the aussie lockers are relatively new to the market and maybe not so AMERICAN for those die hard wheelers.... is that why they may be a bit cheaper... their site was easy to understand and simple.. someone who is tech challenged like me likes that!! feedback??  |
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Feb 12, 2005 16:05:34 GMT -5
It's not the tire size, it's the fact that when say a birf goes the recoil will take out the detroit. There was a post once on pirate that explained the difference in materials used on the ARB and Detroits and the ARB are made of much better material. i believe the abr interanls are 300m or a cromoly. the detroits are powdered steel. anyway arbs are really nice i was able to score one for free and hooked it to a c02 tank to power it. as far as an aussie locker they are just like a lock rite. i run an ez locker in the rear and always worry about ti when wheelin i would do th a same for an aussie locker. DRew |
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Post by MattBC on Mar 5, 2005 3:47:06 GMT -5
I am running an ARB in the rear. The locker itself is great. The ARB compressor is garbage, get a different brand.
I also didnt like the pluming that comes with the ARB and used my own setup.
I also run the ARB air line INSIDE a 3/8 PVC tube from the compressor to the rear axle to protect the line.
ARB's customer service is great. I needed a new switch cover and the guys sent me 2 entire new switches for free.
Matt
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Post by YOTADICK on Apr 14, 2005 18:23:14 GMT -5
Hey guys thanks for all the great info, I am looking at lockers right now myself. You all say that arb's compressor is garbage, who makes the good ones. I will be running a 37 in two weeks and i need to get the ball rolling with my gears and lockers. Also any good ideas on a ratio. I was planning on a 4.88. let me know . thx
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Apr 14, 2005 20:14:36 GMT -5
5.29s with 37s. i use a CO2 set up on my arb simple and cheap
DRew
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Post by MattBC on Apr 15, 2005 22:53:40 GMT -5
yeah the ARB compressor is 100% garbage ....
I am installing nerf bars with air storage and an extra 5 gallon tank ... I will be patching up the compressor and should be fine
There are lots of small compressors offered in 4x4 magazines .. get one of those .. you get what you pay..
Just stay away from ARB comrpessors
Matt
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Post by Hoodlum on Apr 26, 2005 14:36:03 GMT -5
Re: anyon have the ARB air lockers
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yeah the ARB compressor is 100% garbage ....
I am installing nerf bars with air storage and an extra 5 gallon tank ... I will be patching up the compressor and should be fine
There are lots of small compressors offered in 4x4 magazines .. get one of those .. you get what you pay..
Just stay away from ARB comrpessors
why do say that they're garbage I have never had a problem with one? and as far as using nerf bars for air tanks why would you want bombs on the side of your rig especially one that sits that close to you just curious
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Apr 26, 2005 20:34:15 GMT -5
at tops there would be what 90 psi in the nerfs. if there was a hole in there it would just rush out. think a tire and it getting a hole. of u havea compressor just let teh compressor fill the sliders up then use what ever u need and when done let the air out.
DRew
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