ASK ARB – snatch strap vs tow strap

ASK ARB – snatch strap vs tow strap

18th July, 2012

Dear ARB, We have recently caught the 4WD bug and are planning a three month trip to the National Parks of Northern Territory in our 100 Series and camper trailer. We are not the adventurous type looking to make our own tracks, but believe in being prepared and carrying some basic equipment. While we don't have a winch, we do have ...

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ASK ARB – air bag compatibility

ASK ARB – air bag compatibility

20th March, 2012

G’day, As a newbie, I would like to know more about ARB’s winch rated bull bars. I’m looking to install an ARB bar on my Prado and would like to know how your bar complies with the air bag requirements of modern 4WDs. I have noticed that on late model Prados, bull bars, both yours and other makes, seem to move about ...

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ASK ARB – recovery strap breaking strengths

ASK ARB – recovery strap breaking strengths

28th January, 2012

Gidday guys! Love the new, sexy, high visibility colour scheme for your recovery straps. Orange, purple and lime green - very cool! It's great that your credibility can be restored so quickly after bogging your truck from the use of such stylish recovery gear! Can you provide some guidelines on the application of the breaking strength of the straps (eg. for the winch ...

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ASK ARB – advantages of a snorkel

ASK ARB – advantages of a snorkel

28th November, 2011

Dear ARB, The new Safari snorkel for the Toyota FJ Cruiser looks great! I am a big believer in a snorkel's advantage for both water crossings and when you're at the back-end of a desert convoy. But with all these advantages and good looks, is there any down side? With the engine idling in low, low gear as the rig crawls ...

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ASK ARB – Air Locker Queries

ASK ARB – Air Locker Queries

3rd May, 2011

Hi, I have two questions for you about Air Lockers. I would like to know whether they are fact or fiction. Firstly, I have heard that you shouldn’t install Air Lockers in full time 4WDs such as the Prado because it will break the transfer case as only the rear diff is locked and not the front, causing the transfer case to fail. Secondly I have heard ...

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ASK ARB – suspension limitations

ASK ARB – suspension limitations

6th March, 2011

Hi guys, I have recently purchased an MK Triton after parting with my trusty old NJ Pajero which I had for years covered in ARB gear! The Triton is now also covered in ARB except for Old Man Emu suspension which I’m yet to get around to purchasing. This slipped my mind until I was airborne in the Triton after hitting a ...

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