next best thing to ARB locker??

[fjatheart]

Next best thing?

POWER STEERING!

Tires also bite a lot better when you have MORE control over the vehicle.

Best

Mark A.

Got it already!

My vote goes for the 8274 and tirfor.. These items will get you unstuck where a locker will get you more stuck..

Got a winch already too!

 

[Poser]

Got a winch already too!

Then step up and get the air lockers installed....

 

[fjatheart]

TPI on Sale this week!

Then step up and get the air lockers installed....

Cool things is, Bob at TPI has much of his inventory on sale this week. Getting the Locker for $720 and the compressor for $220.
That's the best deal I've seen, plus super customer service!

 

[Poser]

Bob is a good guy. I have done a lot of business with him over the years...

 

[jrcrawly]

Great info in this string. Anyone have contact info for "Bob" at TPI? Also, I've heard ARBs are not easy to self-install. Any thoughts on this?

 

[Fast Eddy]

Anyone know how well the Powertrax locker works. It might be considered a LSD, not sure. Is it smoother than a lock rite, Auburn, or Detroit.

Powertrax is almost identical to Aussie; not LSD, but a true locker.

LSD will not help if one tire is off the ground.

Detroit is much smoother, IMO. My Powertrax is very clicky; kinda crude, but it really works great off road.

 

[Dynosoar]

Cable Locker

 

[Poser]

Cable Locker

Novelty, and not compatible with a USA semi-float rear axle assembly.

 

[rusty_tlc]

A "lunchbox" locker installs inside the factory carrier (the part the ring gear bolts to). It is relatively small and replaces the spider gears. A full locker like the arb or detroit replaces the carrier and spiders. They are stronger because it is all 1 unit.

It is also a job since you don't mess with the ring and pinion set up. This also keeps cost down.

.... Also, I've heard ARBs are not easy to self-install. Any thoughts on this?

It's not a job to go into if you don't have some skillz. It's basically like setting up a differential from scratch.

 

[fjatheart]

Bob at TPI

Great info in this string. Anyone have contact info for "Bob" at TPI? Also, I've heard ARBs are not easy to self-install. Any thoughts on this?

Bob can be reached at 615-826-8854 his website is www.tpi4x4.com

Super cool guy, who knows his stuff!