ARB air locker vs OX locker
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Naples,Florida
ARB air locker vs OX locker
I prefer anything that is simple. Currently I prefer OX locker because it does
not require electrical power or pressured air, no need to wire electrical wire or air hose.
But somebody told me that OX locker can be problematic that it may stuck so
you can not lock or unlock it when you need to. Is this true?
For ARB locker, does anybody experienced leaking problem on air hose or malfunctioning
when you need to change the locking status
not require electrical power or pressured air, no need to wire electrical wire or air hose.
But somebody told me that OX locker can be problematic that it may stuck so
you can not lock or unlock it when you need to. Is this true?
For ARB locker, does anybody experienced leaking problem on air hose or malfunctioning
when you need to change the locking status
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From: Boston, Ma
I have seen/ heard problems with both.
With the ARB the only problems i have heard of were install related. Because of incorrect install problems occured.
Wether it be a airline was not ran correctly, just simply installed the locker wrong, or not a tight air fitting.
But once the ARB is installed correctly, people use them for years and years and years and never have issues.
The arb is also nice that you can lock is right away. The instant you touch the button it is locked.
The OX is also a good choice. Install is simple because the aquation method is simply a cable.
I have been with people in TJ's and WJ's and others that snag a cable and cant lock up anymore.
You would think, well its easy, just run the cable better. But for whatever reason even well ran its still sometimes an issue. (cables are $100+ a pop)
Its funny watching people do the little "OX shimmy" trying to get that locker to lock with the little knob.
Both are good choice.
When i am ready to do selectables front and rear I will personally be going with ARB because of their strength and reputation.
With the ARB the only problems i have heard of were install related. Because of incorrect install problems occured.
Wether it be a airline was not ran correctly, just simply installed the locker wrong, or not a tight air fitting.
But once the ARB is installed correctly, people use them for years and years and years and never have issues.
The arb is also nice that you can lock is right away. The instant you touch the button it is locked.
The OX is also a good choice. Install is simple because the aquation method is simply a cable.
I have been with people in TJ's and WJ's and others that snag a cable and cant lock up anymore.
You would think, well its easy, just run the cable better. But for whatever reason even well ran its still sometimes an issue. (cables are $100+ a pop)
Its funny watching people do the little "OX shimmy" trying to get that locker to lock with the little knob.
Both are good choice.
When i am ready to do selectables front and rear I will personally be going with ARB because of their strength and reputation.
Last edited by Rafi; Dec 13, 2010 at 10:41 AM.
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Nearly every selectable we install is an ARB and we have VERY few issues.
From personal experience, every guy that I know that ever had an OX has since changed them out for another selectable.
From personal experience, every guy that I know that ever had an OX has since changed them out for another selectable.