Prolocker or ARB ?

Post by **V8 Rangie** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:34 am

Hi there

About to put airlockers front and rear on my Rangie

Thinking of going TJM prolockers as I have a TJM close to home (easy if I have issues).. any bad stories?

Cheers

Cam

Post by **90Mav** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:01 pm

I think there boath about the same, reliability wise. Delivery times seem to be an issue for TJM and ARB. I'd just go for whoever is cheapest/fastest.

Post by **bogged** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:05 pm

been asked many times, but above advice is about it

Post by **V8 Rangie** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:36 pm

Prolly go the Pro Locker.. why not

cheers guys

Cam

Post by **MightyMouse** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:22 pm

Have ARB and am happy with it.

Apparently the TJM is also a good unit. Some say the different air actuation system on the ProLock should last longer than the ARB "O" rings but that's more speculation I believe.

I don't think you would be dissatisfied with either, although the ARB units have been out there longer and have stood the test of time.

Post by **Mick.** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:13 pm

Iv'e had the TJM lockers in my Patrol since they first come out they they work fine for me.

Cheers Mick.

Post by **HIGH ROLLER** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:35 pm

I've run ARB lockers in my hilux now buggy for years and never had a problem, i would go with the ARB unit as it has been tried and tested for years and years in all types of 4WD motorsport. Unless the prolocker was cheaper which i dont think it is i would go ARB every time.

Post by **Mick.** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:21 pm

HIGH ROLLER wrote:I've run ARB lockers in my hilux now buggy for years and never had a problem, i would go with the ARB unit as it has been tried and tested for years and years in all types of 4WD motorsport. Unless the prolocker was cheaper which i dont think it is i would go ARB every time.

The pro locker is the Jack Mcnarma locker so it is already tried and tested.

Cheers Mick.

Post by **bogged** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:16 pm

all this has been done a dozen + times.

75% like ARB
20% like TJM
5% like McNamara

Post by **BUSTED100** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:53 pm

both as good as one another IMO but the switches are flimsy on the ARB ones as appossed to the TJM one but I would go on the price factor if out to buy

Post by **Sandy Rut** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:10 pm

prolocker or airlocker?
(toyota or nissan? holden or ford? boxers or briefs?

)

people will always feel strongly and even get into punch ups over which is better, but go with whoever will look after you more -

are arb still giving away compressors with each locker sold? - this would sway me

Post by **Micky-Lux** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:23 pm

BUSTED100 wrote:both as good as one another IMO but the switches are flimsy on the ARB ones as appossed to the TJM one but I would go on the price factor if out to buy

Out of interest, what do the switches look like on the TJM?

I've got the ARB lockers, haven't had a problem with them. I've never seen the TJM's, don't know anyone who has them, so I can't do any sort of comparison.

It's gotta be better than no lockers at all.

Post by **RUFF** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:19 pm

Micky-Lux wrote:
BUSTED100 wrote:both as good as one another IMO but the switches are flimsy on the ARB ones as appossed to the TJM one but I would go on the price factor if out to buy
Out of interest, what do the switches look like on the TJM?

Last set i installed they were the same switch with a different cover. This was when they were first released. Have they changed their style now?

Post by **nastytroll** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:20 am

same brand switch but TLM use a resesed bezzel, much better layout.

Post by **simcoz** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:57 am

If you had a toyota i would go with the pro locker,as the ARB locker runs the airline over the crownwheel (very crap idea).IMO
but since you have a rangie go with who ever looks after you the best.

Post by **Nelso** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:42 pm

Last time I checked ARB were cheaper. Would be interesting to see how they compared in price now.

Post by **nastytroll** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:37 pm

dont forget that a heavy dutie airline is seperate cost on an airlocker n standard on a prolocker. also prolcker use common 6mm tube compared to arb 5mm tube.

Post by **me3@neuralfibre.com** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:21 pm

Hope you like buying axles if it's a 10 spline.

24 copes kindof.

I'd look at Maxidrive Axles and Lockers before any others.
And that nice hydraulic pump he does too.

Have plenty of mate with Rovers.
Paul

Post by **Mick.** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:10 pm

Micky-Lux wrote:
BUSTED100 wrote:both as good as one another IMO but the switches are flimsy on the ARB ones as appossed to the TJM one but I would go on the price factor if out to buy
Out of interest, what do the switches look like on the TJM?

I've got the ARB lockers, haven't had a problem with them. I've never seen the TJM's, don't know anyone who has them, so I can't do any sort of comparison.

It's gotta be better than no lockers at all.

Cheers Mick.

Post by **Micky-Lux** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:34 pm

Thanks Mick.

They actually do look like better switches...

cheers

Mick

Post by **Mick.** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:41 pm

Micky-Lux wrote:Thanks Mick.

They actually do look like better switches...

cheers

Mick

No worries mate. They are wired a little different to the ARB lockers as well but I don't know the full details. I only know that when your rewiring your truck don't go off ARB instructions or they don't work.

After blowing about 10 fuses I worked this out.

Cheers Mick.

Post by **RUFF** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:54 pm

Micky-Lux wrote:Thanks Mick.

They actually do look like better switches...

cheers

Mick

They are a different style to the set i fitted. Im sure the set i fitted were identical to the ARB switches just with a different cover design. Although it was a while ago now.

Post by **nastytroll** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:59 pm

you need to swap one of the light pins with one of the earth pins, easy as.

Post by **V8 Rangie** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:59 pm

me3@neuralfibre.com wrote:Hope you like buying axles if it's a 10 spline.

24 copes kindof.

I'd look at Maxidrive Axles and Lockers before any others.
And that nice hydraulic pump he does too.

Have plenty of mate with Rovers.
Paul

All good as I have GQ front diff and an 80 series rear all properly engineered

Anyone know of the best place around the gold coast to buy and fit them? at the moment looking at Nerang TJM but willing to go anywhere. Recommendation of a good supplier would be great

either ARB or TJM

Thanks heaps guys.. good to hear both are pretty much good as each other

Cam

Post by **BUSTED100** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 2:37 pm

Micky-Lux wrote:
BUSTED100 wrote:both as good as one another IMO but the switches are flimsy on the ARB ones as appossed to the TJM one but I would go on the price factor if out to buy
Out of interest, what do the switches look like on the TJM?

I've got the ARB lockers, haven't had a problem with them. I've never seen the TJM's, don't know anyone who has them, so I can't do any sort of comparison.

It's gotta be better than no lockers at all.

don't seem to snap off as the ARB ones can do, as they are flatter

Post by **Sic Lux** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:39 pm

simcoz wrote:If you had a toyota i would go with the pro locker,as the ARB locker runs the airline over the crownwheel (very crap idea).IMO
but since you have a rangie go with who ever looks after you the best.

Know what your sayin was talkin to mick about them before i got the ones for my mate what a PITFA to do compaierd to the eairlier rd23 for that fact alone i'd say iy your installing them yourself i'd go with the prolocker as if you stuff a seal hosing with the arb if the locker has the same setup as the lux it won't take long to sort the price diffrence out

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