ARB or E- locker,and ARB question

jagger_snitt · 04-07-2007, 05:52 AM

I'm half way saved up for the gears and locker. I want a selectable locker.
Does the ARb locker need constant air pressure to keep it un locked ore does it stay unlocked until you flip the switch that pumps a compressor to engauge the locker.I'd be fine buying a setup/third member and puting it in and not hooking up to air for a while...(till I got more money right?)
Would it be better to do an E-locker? Using the Tacoma/new 4Runner 8" thirds with modifactions of course... I don't know which one is more cost effective...
I just don't want to get gears only and not do lockers while I have the chance and I want a selectible locker,screw LSDs.
Any ideas?

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d0ubledown · 04-07-2007, 10:12 AM

stays unlocked until air is introduced, then it only uses a small burst to engage it. so no...you dont need air to keep it unlocked.

after its all said n done...elocker vs arb is about the same price. arb is pretty much plug n play...while the elocker requires grinding/tapping/wiring up relays n switches. it all depends what kinda work you want to do. cant go wrong with either or...

tc · 04-07-2007, 11:04 AM

ARB requires a constant pressure to keep it locked. If anything ever happens to the compressor or the airline, it fails "safe" in the unlocked mode.

ARB locks and unlocks a lot faster than elocker, otherwise they are pretty much the same.

Smart move to go selectable while you're doing gears.

**waskillywabbit** · 04-07-2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagger_snitt

I'm half way saved up for the gears and locker. I want a selectable locker.
Does the ARb locker need constant air pressure to keep it un locked ore does it stay unlocked until you flip the switch that pumps a compressor to engauge the locker.I'd be fine buying a setup/third member and puting it in and not hooking up to air for a while...(till I got more money right?)
Would it be better to do an E-locker? Using the Tacoma/new 4Runner 8" thirds with modifactions of course... I don't know which one is more cost effective...
I just don't want to get gears only and not do lockers while I have the chance and I want a selectible locker,screw LSDs.
Any ideas?

Do gears and locker at the same time and pay labor for setup once.

ARBs need constant pressure to stay engaged and the "safe" mode is unlocked.

You can buy a set up 3rd with a locker so you unbolt one, bolt in the new one.

We have complete 3rds w/ ARBs: http://www.wabfab.org/products/diffe...ferentials.htm

Lone4runner · 04-07-2007, 12:50 PM

How come you dont sell a ARB installed with 4.10's?

**waskillywabbit** · 04-07-2007, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lone4runner

How come you dont sell a ARB installed with 4.10's?

Kinda pointless...when you can get 4.88s or 5.29s and have a LOT better gearing.

Lone4runner · 04-07-2007, 01:10 PM

gotcha! sorry to hijack;D

jagger_snitt · 04-08-2007, 04:42 PM

Thanks guys, that confirms my plans..

jagger_snitt · 04-08-2007, 04:53 PM

The V6 third member will not fit in the 4cyl housing without work right,you have to use different shims right?

tc · 04-08-2007, 05:42 PM

The V6 and 4cyl thirds are interchangeable in the axle housing. If you're using a V6 carrier in a 4cyl third you need different shims...

04-07-2007, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
d0ubledown Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: vansterdam BC. Posts: 1,432	stays unlocked until air is introduced, then it only uses a small burst to engage it. so no...you dont need air to keep it unlocked. after its all said n done...elocker vs arb is about the same price. arb is pretty much plug n play...while the elocker requires grinding/tapping/wiring up relays n switches. it all depends what kinda work you want to do. cant go wrong with either or... __________________ sonny ------- 1998 4Runner LTD. Fabtech CO fronts, OME/Pro Comp rears, SS rear links, Revtek diff drop, oem elocker, ARB RD90, 4.88's, 315/75/16 MT/R's on FZJ-80's, Trail Gear sliders, ARB Prado Bar, 1.5" 4Crawler BL, Tundra Brakes, wabfab disco's, IPF's...satoshi'd deckplated & ISR'd. SOLD!!! new ride: 1997 FZJ80. ome/arb/bfg/etc. when clinton lied..nobody died

04-07-2007, 11:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,377	ARB requires a constant pressure to keep it locked. If anything ever happens to the compressor or the airline, it fails "safe" in the unlocked mode. ARB locks and unlocks a lot faster than elocker, otherwise they are pretty much the same. Smart move to go selectable while you're doing gears. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

04-07-2007, 12:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lone4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 608	How come you dont sell a ARB installed with 4.10's? __________________ ED 1999 4Rnr Ltd, Deckplate mod, R Diff Breather. ISR, Hella 500, Cobra 18WXSTII, Denso IR plugs, Magellan GPS, Sirius, 285/75R17 Firestone Destination MT, Wheelers Type B 16x8 Black rims, K&N Filter, TJM T17 Bumper w SS Bumper brackets w/ shackle hangers, 1st gen Roll cage, SS Extended pan hard bar, SS Diff Drop, Stainless Steel Goodridge Brake Lines, Hellas 500, 2"BL, Budbuilt Skidplates, SAWS, OME 891, OME N86,FF sliders, 15 lb Co2 Ultimate air, Ammo tank(for storage:), Optima Red top

04-07-2007, 01:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lone4runner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 608	gotcha! sorry to hijack;D __________________ ED 1999 4Rnr Ltd, Deckplate mod, R Diff Breather. ISR, Hella 500, Cobra 18WXSTII, Denso IR plugs, Magellan GPS, Sirius, 285/75R17 Firestone Destination MT, Wheelers Type B 16x8 Black rims, K&N Filter, TJM T17 Bumper w SS Bumper brackets w/ shackle hangers, 1st gen Roll cage, SS Extended pan hard bar, SS Diff Drop, Stainless Steel Goodridge Brake Lines, Hellas 500, 2"BL, Budbuilt Skidplates, SAWS, OME 891, OME N86,FF sliders, 15 lb Co2 Ultimate air, Ammo tank(for storage:), Optima Red top

04-08-2007, 04:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
jagger_snitt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cleveland,Tn Posts: 368	Thanks guys, that confirms my plans.. __________________ "The Black Death" (DD)1988 4Runner 22RE 5Spd,StreetRvHead,261c Crawler cam,hi-output alt,35" BFG MTs,Optima Red Top. SAW 25mm T Bars,4Crawler BJ spacers,Tuff country 3" add-a-leaves,4.88 gears.Need 7.5 4.88 gears/thirdmember! PM ME!!! "The Silver Death"1987 4Runner SR5,22RE 5spd,4Crawler Short Throw Shifters T-cases and 5Spd,SAS,MC Dual cases,4.88s and detroits front and rear,Allpro Tripple-X transfer case mt w/drivetrain E-brake,TG rock sliders,3"susp,3"body.35" Maxxis Big Horn MTs

04-08-2007, 04:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
jagger_snitt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cleveland,Tn Posts: 368	The V6 third member will not fit in the 4cyl housing without work right,you have to use different shims right? __________________ "The Black Death" (DD)1988 4Runner 22RE 5Spd,StreetRvHead,261c Crawler cam,hi-output alt,35" BFG MTs,Optima Red Top. SAW 25mm T Bars,4Crawler BJ spacers,Tuff country 3" add-a-leaves,4.88 gears.Need 7.5 4.88 gears/thirdmember! PM ME!!! "The Silver Death"1987 4Runner SR5,22RE 5spd,4Crawler Short Throw Shifters T-cases and 5Spd,SAS,MC Dual cases,4.88s and detroits front and rear,Allpro Tripple-X transfer case mt w/drivetrain E-brake,TG rock sliders,3"susp,3"body.35" Maxxis Big Horn MTs

04-08-2007, 05:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,377	The V6 and 4cyl thirds are interchangeable in the axle housing. If you're using a V6 carrier in a 4cyl third you need different shims... __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

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