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ARB Air Lockers

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 11tacomatxpro, Mar 5, 2011.

  1. Mar 5, 2011 at 5:23 PM
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    11tacomatxpro

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    Hey im looking to buy ARB air lockers when i get my new tacoma...any help on what all im gonna need like sizes and everything would be greatly appreciated
    Thanks
     
  2. Mar 5, 2011 at 9:05 PM
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    11tacomatxpro

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    alright i did my research and found which one i need its 849.99 at 4 wheel parts without the compressor
     
  3. Mar 5, 2011 at 9:14 PM
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    I heard the ARB Compressors are junk from a friend that rock crawls a Jeep. Is this true? I haven't heard anything else bad about them.
     
  4. Mar 5, 2011 at 9:16 PM
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    jandrews

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    A Jeep owner calling something else junk?

    Pot, meet kettle.

    I've only heard good things about ARB.
     
  5. Mar 5, 2011 at 9:24 PM
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    Neither I, that is why I was skeptical of his opinion. Are the mini compressors pretty easy to mount up?
     
  6. Apr 15, 2011 at 11:56 PM
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    Question: If you're going to add lockers, you want to add them to BOTH the front and rear, correct?
     
  7. Apr 16, 2011 at 1:21 AM
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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    Dreaming of the day when I can throw a locker on my rig!
     
  8. Apr 16, 2011 at 1:42 AM
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    Well not a necessity. I guess I just mean that ideally, you'd want it on both front and rear for optimal performance, right?
     
  9. Apr 16, 2011 at 2:34 AM
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    Mostly wheeling up in the mountains on fire roads and trails with frequent snow trips in the winter. Mud and Sand will be secondary, but I'd like to do it all really.
     
  10. Apr 16, 2011 at 9:47 AM
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    The rear locker will get you everywhere you likely want to go... Had a rear locker on 3 Tacomas so far. If you start getting into serious rock climbing... then you can add a front locker. These things are not cheap, afterall.
     
  11. Apr 16, 2011 at 9:54 AM
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    Never had any problem with my ARB H/O compressor (fill up all my tires from 18 to 35psi) and as far as lockers, they're nice to know you have them, but I think it's good to learn to try and get through obstacles without them, then you really appreciate them and understand when you actually need them!...but it in the end they're totally worth it :thumbsup:
     
  12. Apr 16, 2011 at 10:31 AM
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    You may want to regear the diffs at the same time you install the lockers. Perfect time to do that.

    You can get a pretty good deal from Carl at www.justdifferentials.com and tell him Gadget sent you.

    They can send you complete diffs with lockers and gears installed so all you have to do is drop them in, or they can set you up with the individual parts if you want.

    I ran dual ARBs in my 96 4Runner for a very long time. Never had any problems with of the ARB stuff including the compressor.

    G
     
  13. Apr 16, 2011 at 12:28 PM
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    I like the sound of this....
     
  14. Apr 16, 2011 at 12:33 PM
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  15. Apr 16, 2011 at 12:58 PM
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    Yeah, I was thinking I'd need a re-gear. This seems like the easiest way to go. I'll drop them a line this week and get some prices. Thanks for the tip!
     

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