ARB lockers and 5.29s installed
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ARB lockers and 5.29s installed
I never did make an official post on this and I finally have pictures, so here it is.
A couple months ago I had ARB lockers installed front and rear and regeared to 5.29s. I got a completely setup used third member with new ARB and new gears from a guy on Pirate. Unfortunately, I didn't look before I lept so it doesn't have the ABS port, but oh well. I got the front ARB from performance off road and brand new gears from a member here. For the front install, Rear End Specialties in Santa Clara came highly recommended. My friend and I installed the rear which ended up taking 9 hours for us amateurs. We had stupid/trivial problems with the 3rd member removal, drum brakes and drive shaft/pinion flange which took a lot of time. Marlin supplied the ARB compressor which I installed in the engine compartment by moving the cruise control and the ignitor.
Rear: $1000
Front locker: $600
Front gears: $100
Front install: $400
ARB compressor: $200
Misc: $200 (various ARB switches/solenoids and things I can't remember)
Total: $2500
The pinion seal ended up leaking in the used 3rd member I got, but I had that fixed by rear end specialties for $65. I ended up mounting all three switches in the center console near the shifters. I made some new holes with a dremel and my trusty pocket knife and the rear window and lockout switches were moved and the ARB switches installed. The only thing I'm worried about now is that my little dog might accidentally hit the switches when she's walking around. Eventually, I'm going to install a cut off switch for the compressor switch as a safety precaution.
So it's been 2 months now and I still haven't use them! Hopefully that will change next weekend.
A couple months ago I had ARB lockers installed front and rear and regeared to 5.29s. I got a completely setup used third member with new ARB and new gears from a guy on Pirate. Unfortunately, I didn't look before I lept so it doesn't have the ABS port, but oh well. I got the front ARB from performance off road and brand new gears from a member here. For the front install, Rear End Specialties in Santa Clara came highly recommended. My friend and I installed the rear which ended up taking 9 hours for us amateurs. We had stupid/trivial problems with the 3rd member removal, drum brakes and drive shaft/pinion flange which took a lot of time. Marlin supplied the ARB compressor which I installed in the engine compartment by moving the cruise control and the ignitor.
Rear: $1000
Front locker: $600
Front gears: $100
Front install: $400
ARB compressor: $200
Misc: $200 (various ARB switches/solenoids and things I can't remember)
Total: $2500
The pinion seal ended up leaking in the used 3rd member I got, but I had that fixed by rear end specialties for $65. I ended up mounting all three switches in the center console near the shifters. I made some new holes with a dremel and my trusty pocket knife and the rear window and lockout switches were moved and the ARB switches installed. The only thing I'm worried about now is that my little dog might accidentally hit the switches when she's walking around. Eventually, I'm going to install a cut off switch for the compressor switch as a safety precaution.
So it's been 2 months now and I still haven't use them! Hopefully that will change next weekend.
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Thanks guys. I was on the moab email list up until a couple days ago, but I just took a bunch of days off and I don't think I'll be able to take anymore off for a while. Plus, that's a freaking long drive! I'm going to shoot for next year.
Adrian, thanks for the tip.
Adrian, thanks for the tip.
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Steve,
Just Curious, did you regear because of, or in anticipation of bigger tires?
If not, how is your acceleration and mileage compared to the 4.88’s?
Very nice install job!
Rob
Just Curious, did you regear because of, or in anticipation of bigger tires?
If not, how is your acceleration and mileage compared to the 4.88’s?
Very nice install job!
Rob
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Yes, I'm anticipating 33s when my current 32s wear out.
I'm not sure of the mileage yet, just got done breaking in the gears. I can't tell any difference in power, it's still slow . I do notice in 1st gear and especially in 4low that it pulls much harder. Basically, I have to step on the brakes harder to stop it from moving at idle.
Don't forget that I do have an auto tranny so that could make a difference in perceived power.
I'm not sure of the mileage yet, just got done breaking in the gears. I can't tell any difference in power, it's still slow . I do notice in 1st gear and especially in 4low that it pulls much harder. Basically, I have to step on the brakes harder to stop it from moving at idle.
Don't forget that I do have an auto tranny so that could make a difference in perceived power.
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Update:
I would not recommend placing a switch right below the right shifter. Over the weekend I shifted into L and cracked the plastic shifter cover that slides with the shifter; it hit the switch.
The left (4wd) shifter and button is fine.
I would not recommend placing a switch right below the right shifter. Over the weekend I shifted into L and cracked the plastic shifter cover that slides with the shifter; it hit the switch.
The left (4wd) shifter and button is fine.
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Hmmm...strange, both work for me. I know my gallery is down, but my website and the pictures still seem to be up. I even accessed my website today from my work computer. Is it working now?
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