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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 06:55 AM
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Hi! Have you or someone you know who have tried these Chinese Air lockers copy on a JK ???
please don't talk me about the ARB video
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Which locker are you referring to? Yukon Zip, or some other one you found on ebay?

The Zip has a collateral damage warranty, as well as an available lifetime warranty. I haven't seen a single report of a failure. (I'm sure there have been some failures, as with any other locker on the market, just haven't seen any here)
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 05:03 AM
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Ive found these on Alibaba . They are made in china and claim than they are identical to ARB but less than half of the price. 1200$ shipped for two with Compressor , hose,switch and a ARB how to install manual lol
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 05:19 AM
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you get what you pay for comes to mind.
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 05:46 AM
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...and sometimes you overpay for the same thing.
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 06:07 AM
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Yes, we overpay so many times for à brand name... I'm shure than ARB didn't made there Compressor , switch and more
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by JK-linux
...and sometimes you overpay for the same thing.
sometimes, but I guess for me and it is only for me I would rather take my chances with a reputable Australian made product then a Chinese made product that has no known reputation especially if the failure of that piece could take out my gear set costing much more. Not often you hear of an ARB product failing and I have myself seen lots of Chinese items fail.
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 07:24 AM
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What's the name, company or website u found these Chinese clones??
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by JS1122
What's the name, company or website u found these Chinese clones??
4wd Accessory Air Locker,Mitsubishi,Toyota,Jeep,Land Rover Air Locker - Buy Air Locker,4wd Air Locker,Air Locker Product on Alibaba.com
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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If I'm not mistaken, ARB has a 5-yr. warranty on their lockers. I'm not sure I'd feel confident in a Chinese knock-off being around in 3 yrs. or 5 yrs. A warranty is only good as the company backing it.
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