Hi ARB, My recent decision to fit front and rear ARB Air Lockers into our KJ Jeep Cherokee has brought with it much excitement and anticipation of the increased capability of the vehicle. Being my first experience with lockers, I was wondering if you could give me and others that may be considering Air Lockers a rundown of when and how they ...
Read moreHi, I have a 2009 model Series 200 VX LandCruiser, which is fitted with an array of traction control devices. I am curious as to comparisons you would make between ARB diff lockers and the traction control devices. It seems to me that the traction control devices use brakes to achieve a very similar function to the diff lockers. But at the ...
Read moreHi, In the article 'To Locker or Not to Locker', Ian Bellert makes the following statement: "The factory limited slip differentials tend to do exactly what you don't want them to - throw power across to the wheel that is spinning and has no grip." This is fundamentally wrong. An open differential will throw power to the spinning wheel. A limited slip ...
Read moreDear ARB, I have recently taken my family Toyota LandCruiser 80 Series on a 4WD track with my wife and children. I wanted to test the capabilities before I take them Outback onto more demanding terrain. The vehicle responded really well on the steep, uneven, broken stone terrain; however I have a query about the different types of diff lock. In my ...
Read moreSafety Personal safety and the protection of property are paramount when considering 4WD recovery. Never attempt to recover a vehicle without all the necessary equipment. Only use equipment that is properly rated and in serviceable condition. If in doubt, don’t use it. Ensure that only the people required for the recovery are present. All spectators should be kept at a safe ...
Read moreIf in doubt, get out and check the track ahead Choose the right gear before attempting a challenge – if unsure, use a lower gear Keep your thumbs outside the steering wheel – obstacles can cause the steering to move unpredictably Lower tyre pressures to aid traction and resist punctures – reinflate tyres to manufacturer’s specs before returning to ...
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