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arb lockers or detroit lockers
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:09 pm
by alarcon93
hey im new to tthis stuff but im just wandering what would be better
arb air lockers or detroit lockers or whatever other brand???
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:39 pm
by MUD-PIGSIERRA
Re: arb lockers or detroit lockers
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:41 pm
by want33s
alarcon93 wrote:hey im new to tthis stuff but im just wandering what would be better
arb air lockers or detroit lockers or whatever other brand???
Mate this is a debate that could go on for days, weeks, months or even years..... This topic has been covered hundreds of times... No need to rehash old stuff all the time. SEARCH and you will find the answers you want.
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:34 am
by bazooked
im goin to get the
ps air all the way.
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:03 am
by MightyMouse
I have had LOTS of problems with air locker compressors.
I like the concept of a mechanical rear locker off road as you don't have to think about engaging it - its just does its thing automatically - no compressors, switches etc. - but they do seem to require a different driving style on road.
On the other hand an airlocker in the front seems good as when its disengaged the steerings normal - front lockers seem to be used a lot less.
So for me ( and this isn't as a daily driver ) it would be - mechanical in the back, airlocker in the front.
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:37 am
by dank
MightyMouse wrote:
So for me ( and this isn't as a daily driver ) it would be - mechanical in the back, airlocker in the front.
This is what my setup is now after my 34s build up...should be road testing this weekend....we'll see how it goes...i'd def go arb front and back if i had the cash...
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 1:27 pm
by just cruizin'
As Dank said, if dollars aren't the issue (if so you're not a true zook driver) go air.
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:01 pm
by alarcon93
hey thanks guys for all the help but lets say money isnt a worry and im looking to make a good 4wder that would keep up with the more modified trucks which do you rekon is best to use??
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:07 pm
by want33s
If money was no object we'd all be driving twin locked GU Patrols.
ARB or TJM air locker is the way to go IF you can afford it.
If you have two airlockers your car drives as normal when on the road and then is almost unstoppable offroad at the flick of a switch
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:09 pm
by alarcon93
thanks want33's but i was just saying that i never really meant it lol
but this will be my first 4wd so yea heard a lot about so really i wont put some lockers in for a while but what do you suggest i use??
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:26 pm
by want33s
I have a mini spool in the rear and I'm saving for a front airlocker.
As soon as I get the front airlocker I'll start saving for the rear airlocker.
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:23 pm
by nicbeer
alarcon93 wrote:thanks want33's but i was just saying that i never really meant it lol
but this will be my first 4wd so yea heard a lot about so really i wont put some lockers in for a while but what do you suggest i use??
first 4b? + first car as well?
drive it first without them. then once u know how to drive it and where u can take then look at lockers.
ps search next time as well.
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:09 am
by GRPABT1
The places I've been with just an auto rear locker makes me not want to even think about the rip off air lockers. From what I've heard they don't like being engaged for long periods as they wear quickly. Apparantly they are only for after you have attempted a climb without them then engage them and try again then turn off after untill the next hill. I say fark that, I plan to get an air locker front but that said I think I'll rarely have to engage it with my auto locker rear. With both air lockers at least your rear would be needed alot and their reputation for strength used like this isn't brilliant. That and ARB somehow seem to not be able to build a decent compressor even though they claim it to be the best thing since sliced bread.
My choice would be for anything but a high dollar comp truck is auto rear air front and use the air locker sparingly. If you can handle driving a modified zook daily then you can live with a rear locker.