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ARB Lockers

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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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How do you guys like your ARB lockers? I was checking this set up out http://www.quadratec.com/products/16120_45XX_PG.htm
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Love mine....only have it in the rear for now....but when I get the funds I an going to put One in the front as well
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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love it, best thing since sliced bread...
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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They are the best IMO. Love em. Got front and rear
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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I ran ARB front and rear air lockers in my jeep TJ and loved them.. Now I have these damn electronic ones in my 2012 JKU Rubi and can't wait to fit it with ARB's.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Been running ARBs for about a year and love them. Only problem was a melted air line one time and that was entirely my fault, should have used more zip ties and the loose section got too close to the exhaust manifold. Easy fix though.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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I also have both front and rear lockers. I use the back a lot and the front only when I really get stuck hard. I have been very pleased with them and run their high output air compressor also to air up my tires. The blue lines they give you will melt very quickly, lost my front locker twice due to melting a hole in the line. Just make sure you route them away from things that may get hot and use good shielding. They also sell some higher quality line.
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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The blue tubing is easier tomoatch/fix on the trail from my conversations with ARB. The braided lines may be stronger, but if they snag, much harder to fix and can cause more damage.
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 04:32 AM
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Good inf guys, Thanks! Sorry I jumped in this but I am interested in these as well...
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 05:55 AM
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I run ARB's front and rear on my 09 jku sahara.
I melted the front line, too close to the exhaust. Braided line will do more damage if it snags, but consider using braided line as a dedicated 'long haul' down the frame, with blue line fittings into the diff and compressor so the expensive stuff is protected. more fittings to lose air, however.

I replaced my front axles with 30 spline chromoly shafts when I put in the ARB lockers.

If I were doing my diffs again, i'd consider a detroit in the rear and a selectable up front. The centrifugals are easier on your axles when it comes to dealing with wheelspin. I like the selectable up front so turning radius is preseved.
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