ARB Locker install??

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Rusty79

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I have spent some time today searching through old threads and have not found enough information to satify my curiosity. Sooo.. here goes the question. How difficult is the installation of an ARB locker front and rear? How many banannas? What types of special tools would be needed etc. I have heard that the only time that an ARB will fail is when it is installed wrong. :bounce:
 
Have you ever set up a ring and pinion?


To someone that has done a lot of them, they are not that difficult, but there are things that you need to be mindful of, and pay attention to.

If you are not that expierenced with this type of thing, I would find somene that is. There must be someone in SLC that has done these, and would be worth the monies spent on installing it for you.


Good luck!


-Steve
 
Its hard to say hard or easy when your knoledge on the subject is unknown. Like Poser said if you dont know how to set up gears get someone to help you through it. It eayser than actually seting up gears from scratch cause you really only need to reset bearing preload and backlash, but it helps to have someone show you how.
 
Poser thanks for the quick response. Pardon my use of the word 'fail' in reference to the ARB. I am still wondering what the scope of a locker install would entail.
 
Rusty79 said:
Poser thanks for the quick response. Pardon my use of the word 'fail' in reference to the ARB. I am still wondering what the scope of a locker install would entail.
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Not sure what you meen by "scope"? What it takes to do it?
 
What it takes to do it! yup, thats what I am looking for.
 
A knoledge of ring and pinion setup... including bearing preload,backlash,patern. Ability to take apart the axle in question and put it back together. Ability to read directions and understand them. Directions dont meen s*** if you are unfamilar what they are talking about. Have the proper tools... Dial indicator, toyota spanner, 3/8 NPT tap. What am I forgetting?
 
Just spoke with Poser... Thanks much for the help. I think that my questions are answered. Thanks to those of you that responded to this. :cheers:
 
Poser said:
...There must be someone in SLC that has done these, and would be worth the monies spent on installing it for you....
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I can think of a few... ;)

There are at least a dozne shops in SLC that I would trust with an ARB/diff install, including one that has sold/serviced/installed hundreds (literally) of them... I forget their name...

Hmmmmmm....
 
Not exactly on the subject of Installing ARB, but here goes.

I have an ARB for my front locker, and have had it for probably 8 years. The only problem I have ever had with it was that once it got a piece of trash wedged into a seal and consequently would not function. Instead of hearing "click", I heard "ssssssssssssss". I love my ARB but I always check it's operation before I leave for a wheeling trip. Also, I would advise replacing the gear oil every year to help flush all the bits out of the pumpkin.

Good Luck,
James
 
If you are keeping the original gears, replacing the carrier on a differential (like installing an ARB) isn't nearly as difficult as replacing the ring and pinion. You don't have to fool with setting the pinion preload or pinion depth, which is the major PITA for R&P set ups. You just need to press the bearings on the carrier, set the carrier preload and backlash (requires a dial indicator) and do the plumbing for the air line.
 
Tigerstripe40 said:
I still don't see a yellow or silver Star... :D
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You referring to me??? I have had one for a while... :D
 
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