ARB Install - Unitrax in Anaheim

Snorkeldepth · 09-22-2005, 03:04 PM

Unitrax in Anaheim, CA was recommended by someone. I don't have any experience with them. They quoted me $305 per axle and $235 for the compressor, hoses and wiring. That's $845 total to install front and rear ARB lockers. All the other quotes I got were around $1200. Has anyone had any experience with them? They don't carry ARB. But, they said they have installed them numerous times.

http://www.gounitrax.com/

Hmmm . . . . I thought I was putting this in Offroad Tech :pat:

benthere25 · 09-22-2005, 03:18 PM

awsome and so close.....but what lockers do they carry

Snorkeldepth · 09-22-2005, 03:34 PM

Here's their parts page:

http://www.gounitrax.com/UNITRAX/pages/products.html

I recognize Detroit and Auburn. I got my ARB through the TRDParts group buy on Yotatech!

Good Times · 09-22-2005, 09:40 PM

I got my arb rear installed at T&J. The socal ttora said they're the best and swear by them. They're definitely not cheap but it's one part I didn't want to skimp on since the installation is the key on whether or not you'll get stuck on the trails or not.

It's one of those installation-beware deals so I just decided to fork up the $$.

T&J in Orange. They're near the 57/5/22 area.

Good luck

westy44runner · 09-23-2005, 08:26 AM

how much did it run you to install the rear ARB Lance?

I've got one sitting @ my house waiting to get installed locally in PHX...just curious what I am lookin at spending.

I figure the compressor cant be all that hard to install, just need the ARB installed in the front.

dlbrunner · 09-23-2005, 09:50 AM

Westy- I hear ZUK in Phx is good, I think he charges 200 if you bring the third to him. I think the website is gearinstall.com lemme check....

dlbrunner · 09-23-2005, 10:28 AM

http://www.gearinstalls.com/

this is the AZ guy

Snorkeldepth · 09-23-2005, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Good Times

It's one of those installation-beware deals so I just decided to fork up the $$.
Good luck

I've heard that too!

What are the installation pitfalls? I was figuring that a place that specialized in diffs wouldn't have a problem. Is there something unique about ARB that requires expertise beyond what a place like Unitrax would have? I agree, I'd rather not skimp if it means avoiding problems down the line . . . although I wouldn't mind paying less for the same job because of the specialization by a place like Unitrax. Maybe they can do a better job due to their specialization. I was hoping someone might have had some experience with them.

Thanks!

Snorkeldepth · 09-23-2005, 11:35 AM

Wow! Thanks!!

00Runner · 09-23-2005, 12:36 PM

ARB is much different than other lockers since there is a copper air line that must enter the dif to actuate the locker. This copper line has to be routed carefully so that it does not come in contact with all the moving parts inside the dif. A common failure due to improper install is the gears inside the dif rub the air line and over time wear through it. No air = no locker.

Snorkeldepth · 09-23-2005, 01:18 PM

Great information! I checked the ARB website and couldn't find any installation or tech information other than a parts list. I think I'll open up one of the boxes and read the install instructions. I wonder if ARB has put out any thing in writing that includes the things you guys are mentioning.

Thanks!

Snorkeldepth · 09-23-2005, 09:29 PM

Whew! I got home and looked through the installation instructions. I didn't see any reference to the things that were mentioned about "pitfalls." I did see a reference to the training that is provided to ARB distributors. I also noticed the degree of expertise that is required to install this product. So, now I need to find an ARB distributor that also has a great rep for working on diffs. Hmmmm . . . .

anthony1 · 09-27-2005, 01:14 PM

Unitrax is a good place. One of my club member had work done to his jeep... I think the jeep guys knows about them more.

RobG · 11-07-2005, 05:54 PM

Snorkeldepth,

Who did you wind up going with, and would you recomend them?

I need to find someone in the same area.

Thanks

Rob

Snorkeldepth · 11-08-2005, 02:32 PM

I'm still waiting for Downey to ship my headers! I liked what the guys at T&J had to say. They're not cheap though. I also talked to Chris at Rock Tech Offroad. He's going to put the new engine in my truck. He's an ARB dealer and knows how to install them the right way. I asked him to write up a quote so that maybe I can get everything done at once. Sorry, no feedback yet.

Jared · 11-08-2005, 02:45 PM

Wow, dual ARB's, new engine, headers. Someone's having a nice Christmas!!

Snorkeldepth · 11-08-2005, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jared

Wow, dual ARB's, new engine, headers. Someone's having a nice Christmas!!

Shhhh! Don't tell my wife. She's convinced that the Hobart 180 is my Christmas present!! She didn't even blink at my Sawzall purchase the other night. She's the best! But then, the sawzall was for "remodeling the bedroom to give her more closet space". So, . . . . . hmmmm. I loved it when she said she could use it to prune the trees and cut firewood!

Jared · 11-08-2005, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snorkeldepth

I loved it when she said she could use it to prune the trees and cut firewood!

Now she's a keeper!!

RobG · 11-08-2005, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snorkeldepth

I'm still waiting for Downey to ship my headers! I liked what the guys at T&J had to say. They're not cheap though. I also talked to Chris at Rock Tech Offroad. He's going to put the new engine in my truck. He's an ARB dealer and knows how to install them the right way. I asked him to write up a quote so that maybe I can get everything done at once. Sorry, no feedback yet.

Thanks for the response. My buddy uses T&J for his Jeep, he recomends them. I spoke to them and might use them, they weren't cheap but they weren't outragous.

Snorkeldepth · 11-09-2005, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobG

Thanks for the response. My buddy uses T&J for his Jeep, he recomends them. I spoke to them and might use them, they weren't cheap but they weren't outragous.

They have a great shop and obviously a lot of experience. I'm sure you'd get what you pay for with them. Let me know if you get your lockers installed before I do! Otherwise, I'll keep you posted.

09-22-2005, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Snorkeldepth Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 602	ARB Install - Which Installer? Unitrax in Anaheim, CA was recommended by someone. I don't have any experience with them. They quoted me $305 per axle and $235 for the compressor, hoses and wiring. That's $845 total to install front and rear ARB lockers. All the other quotes I got were around $1200. Has anyone had any experience with them? They don't carry ARB. But, they said they have installed them numerous times. http://www.gounitrax.com/ Hmmm . . . . I thought I was putting this in Offroad Tech :pat: __________________ 1990 SR5 V6 Standard Cab Short Bed 4X4 5 Speed Last edited by Snorkeldepth : 09-24-2005 at 06:11 PM.

09-22-2005, 03:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Snorkeldepth Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 602	Here's their parts page: http://www.gounitrax.com/UNITRAX/pages/products.html I recognize Detroit and Auburn. I got my ARB through the TRDParts group buy on Yotatech! __________________ 1990 SR5 V6 Standard Cab Short Bed 4X4 5 Speed

09-22-2005, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Good Times Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,702	I got my arb rear installed at T&J. The socal ttora said they're the best and swear by them. They're definitely not cheap but it's one part I didn't want to skimp on since the installation is the key on whether or not you'll get stuck on the trails or not. It's one of those installation-beware deals so I just decided to fork up the $$. T&J in Orange. They're near the 57/5/22 area. Good luck __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

09-23-2005, 08:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
westy44runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 883	how much did it run you to install the rear ARB Lance? I've got one sitting @ my house waiting to get installed locally in PHX...just curious what I am lookin at spending. I figure the compressor cant be all that hard to install, just need the ARB installed in the front. __________________ '86 Toy Flatbed with a few modifications Last edited by westy44runner : 09-23-2005 at 08:27 AM.

09-23-2005, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
dlbrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,124	Westy- I hear ZUK in Phx is good, I think he charges 200 if you bring the third to him. I think the website is gearinstall.com lemme check.... __________________ Duncan -------------------------------------------------- Current: 95 4X4 SR5 V6, Yakima tracks/rack installed. Aisin hubs. Sonoran Steel IFS Truss. Cobra CB(finally!) Desired: 66 FJ45 shorty EX's: 89 4X4 V6 Downey'd 72 FJ40 W 350/SM465 powertrax, "Billy"

09-22-2005, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
benthere25 Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: garden grove, ca 92841 Posts: 92	awsome and so close.....but what lockers do they carry

09-23-2005, 10:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
dlbrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,124	http://www.gearinstalls.com/ this is the AZ guy __________________ Duncan -------------------------------------------------- Current: 95 4X4 SR5 V6, Yakima tracks/rack installed. Aisin hubs. Sonoran Steel IFS Truss. Cobra CB(finally!) Desired: 66 FJ45 shorty EX's: 89 4X4 V6 Downey'd 72 FJ40 W 350/SM465 powertrax, "Billy"

09-23-2005, 11:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Snorkeldepth Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 602	Wow! Thanks!! __________________ 1990 SR5 V6 Standard Cab Short Bed 4X4 5 Speed

09-23-2005, 12:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
00Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Menlo Park, CA Posts: 726	ARB is much different than other lockers since there is a copper air line that must enter the dif to actuate the locker. This copper line has to be routed carefully so that it does not come in contact with all the moving parts inside the dif. A common failure due to improper install is the gears inside the dif rub the air line and over time wear through it. No air = no locker. __________________ - Brad 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4 5spd 3" Revtek spacer, ARB RD-90 front \| 3.5" Downey coils, E-locker rear \| 285/75 16 BFG M/T \| TJM T-17 \| RB Sliderz \| 1.5" RB BL \| BudBuilt skid \| 4.30s \| SS Rear Bumper onetruth

09-23-2005, 01:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Snorkeldepth Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 602	Great information! I checked the ARB website and couldn't find any installation or tech information other than a parts list. I think I'll open up one of the boxes and read the install instructions. I wonder if ARB has put out any thing in writing that includes the things you guys are mentioning. Thanks! __________________ 1990 SR5 V6 Standard Cab Short Bed 4X4 5 Speed

09-23-2005, 09:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Snorkeldepth Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 602	Whew! I got home and looked through the installation instructions. I didn't see any reference to the things that were mentioned about "pitfalls." I did see a reference to the training that is provided to ARB distributors. I also noticed the degree of expertise that is required to install this product. So, now I need to find an ARB distributor that also has a great rep for working on diffs. Hmmmm . . . . __________________ 1990 SR5 V6 Standard Cab Short Bed 4X4 5 Speed

09-27-2005, 01:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
anthony1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: torrance, CA. Posts: 877	Unitrax is a good place. One of my club member had work done to his jeep... I think the jeep guys knows about them more. __________________ http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/954runner GOD's Country Best Seen In A 4 Runner. SAS front: lf,ARB,Ml4",Marlin arms, rear: cable elock,APlinks,OEmu860,35MT/R 5spd, 4:1.

11-07-2005, 05:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
RobG Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: HBCA Posts: 159	Snorkeldepth, Who did you wind up going with, and would you recomend them? I need to find someone in the same area. Thanks Rob __________________ '93 4runner 4WD/V6/5spd

11-08-2005, 02:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Snorkeldepth Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 602	I'm still waiting for Downey to ship my headers! I liked what the guys at T&J had to say. They're not cheap though. I also talked to Chris at Rock Tech Offroad. He's going to put the new engine in my truck. He's an ARB dealer and knows how to install them the right way. I asked him to write up a quote so that maybe I can get everything done at once. Sorry, no feedback yet. __________________ 1990 SR5 V6 Standard Cab Short Bed 4X4 5 Speed

11-08-2005, 02:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jared Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 549	Wow, dual ARB's, new engine, headers. Someone's having a nice Christmas!! __________________ 2003 4Runner V6 Sport / X-REAS Gone / Front Hoe's / Rear Deaver's + Hoes Demello Hybrid Sliders / Demello Bumper / 33" TrXus Mt's / Mojave Teflons / TC UCA's Source CO2 / Lightforce 240's / M8000 + Rockstomper Synth / Tubing Works Rear Cage! Profile and Pics

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