ARB rear air locker question
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ARB rear air locker question
Mine had wiring issues so i've started to re-wire it. It has 2 switches in the cab, one activates the compressor, and another activates a solenoid i believe to open/shut the line, this way it can be decompressed and unlocked instantly (??) Is this how they work? I've seen them also with only a compressor on/off switch, how do you know how long to keep the compressor on to lock it? does it bleed off air and unlock on its own? wouldn't it keep unlocking periodically maybe when you don't want it to yet? how does this all work? (i was given this 4runner toy by my dad)
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when you're wheelin and when you first put on the locker, flip on the compressor and just leave it on till you're out of locker territory. if it needs more air, it'll compress automatically for a few seconds (if the switch is on).
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There has to be a pressure switch that turns the compressor off when the pressure gets too high:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...r.shtml#Wiring
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...r.shtml#Wiring
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yep
i should probably add that you'd only want to do that, like 4wd, offroad or somewhere where where the tires can slip. so not on the street.
i should probably add that you'd only want to do that, like 4wd, offroad or somewhere where where the tires can slip. so not on the street.
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thanks, I asked cause i'm getting ready to regear and install an ARB locker BUT i plan on doing the rear first and then sometime later, i'll be doing the front.
So untill i get the front done, i'll at least have a locked rear to play with.
So untill i get the front done, i'll at least have a locked rear to play with.
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Originally Posted by rocket
Quick question...Is it safe to lock and run an ARB (rear) while in 2wd?
Back to the original question. When you first start out, it is a good idea to run the compressor until it automatically shuts off. Then you know you have adequate pressure to engage the locker. Hit your dash switch and you're off! If the line is leaking, the compressor will come back on and build up more pressure but unless you have a MAJOR air leak, the locker should stay engaged. My compressor cycles on and off every couple minutes (which indicates a decent air leak that I need to find and fix) but the ARB has never disengaged even with this leak.
DO NOT try to engage the ARB while moving!!!
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