The air locker uses a small charge of air that comes from on board air compressor that further activates the locker. When activated, both axle shafts are locked together providing 100% equal traction to both wheels of that axle.
How do you engage an air locker?
General ARB Air Locker Use ARB Air Locker differentials can be engaged and disengaged at the flip of a switch. When you need the extra traction, simply turn on your compressor, approach the difficult terrain, take your foot off of the accelerator and press the Air Locker switch – even if you are still moving.
How much does it cost to install arb air locker?
Price can vary anywhere between $1500-2000 to get a arb rear locker installed.
How long do air lockers last?
The O-ring seals ARB builds into Air Locker differentials actually have a lower wear coefficient than the metal surfaces they run against, and we have seen Air Locker O-rings last in excess of 500,000km and still perform flawlessly.
What are the best diff lockers?
The best known driver-controlled diff lock is ARB’s Air Locker, but there are TJM ProLockers, Harrop E-Lockers, and a few remaining Maxi-Drive and McNamara units for Land Rovers and Range Rovers.
How fast can you go with air lockers?
An ARB Air Locker can be engaged at any speed as long as both wheels are spinning at the same rate. If one wheel is spinning faster than the other, what is called “crash locking” will occur and can cause damage to the internal gears.
What’s better front or rear lockers?
Generally, you will always have one front and one rear wheel firmly on the ground. So to a great extent, significant traction will be added by locking either axle. So, if you tend to carry a lot more weight in the rear of the vehicle, more traction will be offered by a rear Air Locker.
What does ARB stand for locker?
ARB AIR LOCKER Air Operated Locking Differentials. 1.2. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION. OVERVIEW. The ARB Air Locker is a replacement differential carrier that can either operate as a conventional differential, or lock both rear (or front) axle shafts together allowing maximum drive torque to be transmitted to both wheels.
How strong are ARB lockers?
Air Lockers will engage at around 70 PSI. For faster engagement, ARB recommends air pressure between 100 and 150 PSI. Each ARB Air Compressor will provide enough air pressure to engage two Air Lockers.
How do ARB air lockers work?
Instead of a complex external actuator system to engage/disengage the lock, ARB Air Lockers® use up to 12 return springs to support the entire profile of the locking gear for a fast, positive and independent disengagement.
Why choose the air locker®?
A relentless commitment to research and design, the use of quality materials, and an uncompromising approach to manufacturing have all contributed to the Air Locker’s® success in over 100 countries worldwide.
How do I install the differential locker and aux lamp switch?
Insert the Differential Locker switch and Aux Lamp Switch (your compressor switch) in the drivers switch panel. They should snap right in. Mount your inline fuse holder if needed. This may not be appropriate for your fuse holder type.
How many wires do I need to trigger the locker solenoid?
Terminate one 16-18awg wire to the positive (12v) trigger input of your front locker solenoid (yellow Wire). This needs to run back to the cockpit. You should have four wires to run back to your switch area.
