ARB Airlocker Operation Demo

ARB Airlocker differential locker operation demonstration on a Nissan Patrol. Courtesy of 4WDTV Australia

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• differential
• locker
• ARB
• locking
• 4WD
• offroad
• demonstration

[adamslurch71]

This is a great product the only thing I suggest is that you upgrade the air lines that come with it, they lasted good but living in Arizona we have a lot of dry heat and they actually rotted out after 16 months. I still stand by this locker over any other just a hint for those living in a dry hot climate.

[iniazy]

Well I'll tell you what, I live in Saudi Arabia, one of the hottest places on the planet, where the temperature in the mid of the summer reaches 50 degrees celcius (122 F) easily and remains at that temperature for three months in a row at mid day. I have mine now for three years, no problems at all with my air lines.

[mduran17]

what is better: Lockers or traccio control sistem?

[iniazy]

Definitely a locker. The only advantage of traction control is it works on road as well, while lockers can only work off-road. Otherwise, lockers excel in every aspect.

Traction control is not as heavy duty, as it depends on the breaks and the ABS system. Brakes could overheat, wear out, and don't work very well when wet. Lockers are not affected by any of those.

[snow1321]

I have 93 yj wangler. I'm looking for a locker sysytem. There are alot of options. Any sugestions on type and brand. We do not do compations but we do off road weekly sand and rocks.

[iniazy]

You have many many options. The best I'd recommend is the OX locker. Their best feature is a manual mechanical lever-controlled locker, not electric, not air-operated.

[adv777adv]

why it's not a default feature on Nissans? Mitsubishi pajero's all have those option inbuilt and controlled by gearbox changer . why nissans don't do the same and why i have to spent more money on something what should be in 4wd?

[chrisking666]

worst voice ever

[radiostarcountry]

Or just buy a Landcruiser 80 series with full Front, Central and Rear lockers as standard! Will do the same thing!

[TheAmericanUhate]

@foxboy63 You're looking at close to $2000 dollars for front and rear both with out the install. That is for these ARB air lockers of coarse, but there is a lot of options and a lot cheaper ones out there. I'd go with the OX lockers like Iniazy told the other guy up there. There a little more affordable, manually operate, and work well. You can upgrade them to an electric cable under the truck to have electric switches instead of a manual cable with a level inside the vehicle if wanted also.

[foxboy63]

How much do airlockers front and rear for a Ranger cost? do they make them for ford rangers? with the old Twin Traction beam front end

[TjMagnaSi]

@iniazy Locker can be used on-road too. A mate if mine owns a 2*4 lux with lockers and if the tray is empty on wet days hill starts at traffic lights turs them for a smooth take off

[Jevy383383]

@snow1321 So what did you get?? Hopefully a ARB..

[Jevy383383]

@aus2045 Well I think you spoke with the wrong guy that day. I have a Dana 44 with the 35 Spline ARB. I have had it for over 6 years ago and had one of the gears wear out (warranty is only for 2 years). I called Matt at ARBUSA and he had the parts in the mail and to me in 2 days at no cost. Try him and see. J

[aus2045]

I've had 3 ARB lockers now, they have all let me down. And there is no warranty, if your tire size is more than 15% of the factory tire size. They wont touch it. My lockers were like they were made of warm swiss cheese, very weak, and no post purchase service.. In short - they told me to fuck off.