ARB Air Locker for the 11.5" AAM

[RMachida]

Has anyone installed one of these yet?



http://arbusa.com/uploads/PDF/newProductAdvice/RD139_press.pdf

 

[p-Bar]

So they finally did it . I will be doing one in the future

 

[AHolt]

I will be looking at these also.

My first question would be how

they will be on the road with just

normal driving.

 

[p-Bar]

You wouldn't want to use it on road "locked" all the time only to get you out of stuck situations

 

[AHolt]

I would only be using while racing.

I didn't know if there would be any

problems driving, while locked out.

 

[p-Bar]

it will drive like a regular non posi rear end

 

[seafish]

Well, darnit, something else I'm gonna have to eventually buy for my truck...

In my opinion, ARB has always designed and built high quality accessories and lockers.

 

[p-Bar]

Ya this has been in design and testing for a few years now glad to see it come .

 

[p-Bar]

These units are proven ask any real 4 wheel guy

 

[seafish]

Well for me the compressor will eventually power carli long travel air bags, a pac brake, the ARB locker, and maybe air horns... woohoo more stuff for my truck!!!

 

[p-Bar]

Well for me the compressor will eventually power carli long travel air bags, a pac brake, the ARB locker, and maybe air horns... woohoo more stuff for my truck!!!

Ya already have the Nathan P5's ready , compressor and tank ready to mount Oo.

 

[p-Bar]

I am a 4 wheel guy. The other units are proven as well. The detroit is automatic, the auburns and eatons require 12v. no air line or air compressor.



The ARB is good, but IMHO, the addition of an airline and compressor is just an additional aggravation. I've had 2 detroits and 3 auburns over the years.

Yes the compressor and vacum pumps have been a nightmare for most of the exhaust brake guys so I do understand what you are saying

 

[dieselpowered]

Chrysler 11. 5 Differential Lockers Auto Parts: AAM,AAM 11. 5,DETROIT,DETROIT LOCKER,DIFFERENTIAL,FULL FLOAT,LOCKER,YUKON,YUKON AXLE,YUKON GEAR,AIR LOCKER,ARB,SELECTABLE LOCKER,GM,GENERAL MOTORS,YGLGM11. 5-30,ARBRD139,GM 40001429,

 

[RMachida]

Chrysler 11. 5 Differential Lockers Auto Parts: AAM,AAM 11. 5,DETROIT,DETROIT LOCKER,DIFFERENTIAL,FULL FLOAT,LOCKER,YUKON,YUKON AXLE,YUKON GEAR,AIR LOCKER,ARB,SELECTABLE LOCKER,GM,GENERAL MOTORS,YGLGM11. 5-30,ARBRD139,GM 40001429,

Thank you for the link! Now I have to decide which I really want an ARB or a Detroit. I didn't know either of them were even available let alone both.

 

[Boomshaw]

AAM Locker

Doesn't AAM already make a locker (TracRite) that will work electronically in the Ram rear differential? I thought that they had one that had no posi and one that retained it.

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) - TracRite® Axle Differentials

 

[steved]

Doesn't AAM already make a locker (TracRite) that will work electronically in the Ram rear differential? I thought that they had one that had no posi and one that retained it.



American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) - TracRite® Axle Differentials

They do, but the last I heard, the only way to get one is through Dodge (AAM doesn't sell to public), and they only have it for the 10. 5AAM in the Powerwagon.

 

[steved]

Yes the compressor and vacum pumps have been a nightmare for most of the exhaust brake guys so I do understand what you are saying

From what I have read, the most problem part of an ARB is the leaks they develop internally... the compressor runs constantly, or they leak bad enough the locker won't stay engaged.

 

[p-Bar]

that's not good

 

[BILLVO]

I have seen advertisements in several mags in the last couple months that Eaton makes a helical LS unit for the 11. 5 also.

 

[MChrist]

BILLVO, if you mean the Eaton Tru Trac, I have one and it works as advertised. . locks as soon as you spin, open for going around corners. BTW, I noticed your hp #'s in your sig for the '05. Is that stock with the Smarty Jr?