air lockers....

bigrpowr · Oct 9, 2011

i was thinking since i have on board air i would do air lockers.. do i need a tank or can i pressure them up straight from the pump? i ditched my tank due to the transferflow and really don want to put one back on.

Dzchey21 · Oct 9, 2011

i think you need some sort of air storage, a half gallon tank would be plenty i think

6.4psd916 · Oct 9, 2011

The arb pumps have a tiny tank on them, so if your supply is good, don't think it would matter much

Ipkyss · Oct 9, 2011

Even the smallest tank (<1/2 gal) would save the compressor from turning on a lot. I have never seen an air locker that didn't leak a little. That being said. You probably would not have it locked in long enough to matter.

Powerstroked162 · Oct 9, 2011

Think you are gonna need a tank, bubba

Did some research and it seems that guys couldn't get enough air to the lockers to engage them. Link below covers it a little bit

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-ARB/articles/14b_ARB_install-review/Compressor/

White_monster · Oct 9, 2011

And why do you need air lockers?

NotStock · Oct 9, 2011

White_monster said:
And why do you need air lockers?

1k hp to a single wheel isnt gonna work out too well. Normal lockers would work but they tend to be loud and clunky on the street and arent needed most the time. It would allow him to have a dd that drove good for the 90% of the time lockers werent needed, then flip a switch and have a locked rear.

Like others stated, a small tank is typically used and needed.

bigrpowr · Oct 9, 2011

White_monster said:
And why do you need air lockers?

i wanna do lockers and id like to be able to lock and unlock at least the rear at will.

oneturboforme · Oct 10, 2011

Do the make e lockers for our trucks? I remember putting a arb locker in my buddys jeep.. and we could never keep moisture out of it.. and we had to dill the retainer block that holds the bearings.. I have heard they changed where you drill them since then tho..

Erikclaw · Oct 10, 2011

There are also E lockers on the market. Work without air.

SSpeeDEMONSS · Oct 10, 2011

ARBs would suck on the street with a lot of power because whenever it's not engaged it would basically be an open rear. so 1000hp through 1 wheel would suck.

Garrett

Erikclaw · Oct 10, 2011

SSpeeDEMONSS said:
ARBs would suck on the street with a lot of power because whenever it's not engaged it would basically be an open rear. so 1000hp through 1 wheel would suck.

Garrett

He is right, that is one thing I forgot. You have an open dif until you lock it up with air.

Ipkyss · Oct 10, 2011

I have used the E locker in the past and have nothing good to say about it in a Dana 60. Its a limited slip/ and locker. Good idea, bad execution... I have heard good things about the Auburn Ected (sp). Not sure if it is still available though. I believe it goes from limited slip to 95% locked. one wire, one switch, Simple magnet. Arb's are great lockers, But I feel like you would end up leaving it locked half the time. It kinda sucks when you have to plan to do something stupid... And they don't hold up too long when you crashlock them. (lock in with tires spinning).

Spatel23 · Oct 10, 2011

did you take the true tracs out?

Erikclaw · Oct 10, 2011

Spatel23 said:
did you take the true tracs out?

I was wondering that too. I think just keep it as is, best of both worlds.

bigrpowr · Oct 10, 2011

i dont have tru tracs.. thats what i was planning on doing, just figured since i have oba i may use it if the air locker was a good choice. ill prolly just do tru tracs and be done.

Erikclaw · Oct 10, 2011

bigrpowr said:
i dont have tru tracs.. thats what i was planning on doing, just figured since i have oba i may use it if the air locker was a good choice. ill prolly just do tru tracs and be done.

Must have been your last truck that had them.