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 ARB front lockers***Update 6/1/05***EVERYBODY READ!!!!!!!!!!
#505196
09/23/04 07:52 AM
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This may be our chance..... I went out to ARB head office today and left my old differential/third member with them for an assessment of the possibility of modifying a Suzuki Vitara locker to fit. I must say at this time they appeared to be quite receptive to the possibility of producing a locker for us. The engineer is going to go over the measurements and let me know sometime soon whether it is a viable proposition. The viability of this will no doubt come down to dollars and cents as well as fit.... WHAT I WOULD LIKE: could everyone who is prepared to put their money where their mouth is please email: sales@arb.com.auAttention: Adam Snell (Sales Department) Daniel Bongard (Engineer) expressing your interest in purchasing one should they be made available. This could be it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ......................
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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 Re: ARB front lockers
[Re: DamKia]
#505197
09/23/04 01:05 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 339
Mudrunner
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Hi Gary,
Did you ask about one for the rear too?
Ron Schroeder
Long Island NY
99 4DR auto Sportage, 30x950R15 tires, 3/4" strut spacer, rear air springs, Manual Hubs, FRONT Torsen LSD
00 Safari AWD, 2" lift, 30x9.50 tires, 4x4 conversion in progress
73 Pinzgauer Swiss Army troop carrier
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Re: ARB front lockers
[Re: wd8cdh]
#505198
09/23/04 01:59 PM
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Joined: Aug 2001
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Trail Leader
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Hi Gary,
Did you ask about one for the rear too? what he said
95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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Re: ARB front lockers
[Re: Dave Scott]
#505199
09/23/04 02:54 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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Mudrunner
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By the way, I think the Zuk rear axle is 28 splines like the Sporty. I don't know if the diameter is close enough to fit.
Ron Schroeder
Long Island NY
99 4DR auto Sportage, 30x950R15 tires, 3/4" strut spacer, rear air springs, Manual Hubs, FRONT Torsen LSD
00 Safari AWD, 2" lift, 30x9.50 tires, 4x4 conversion in progress
73 Pinzgauer Swiss Army troop carrier
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Re: ARB front lockers
[Re: DamKia]
#505200
09/23/04 05:26 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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Front lockers sounds nice but... What about rear? I'd much rather have the rear locked than the front, if it's an either-or situation. Why would you want lockers up front and an open diff in the rear? I dunno...
2002 Sportage 4dr 4x4 soon to undergo an Extreme Makeover!
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Re: ARB front lockers
[Re: Nukeiridium]
#505201
09/23/04 05:30 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
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Rock Warrior
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Well, for now we have a Limited Slip made for the rear (limited traction, but traction non the least), but nothing for the front. That front locker sounds nice, but considering there are LSD for the Samurai/Tracker, what about that route, they are cheaper.
1985 Toyota 4x4 4Runner. 1989 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4.
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Re: ARB front lockers
[Re: Nukeiridium]
#505202
09/23/04 05:35 PM
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Two reasons why I didn't push the rear axle line as well:
1. I already had a front third member complete I could drop on their counter (and did).
2. In Australia and most of the European nations the Sportage came with a LSD. Whilst not ideal, this is better than being open, but not as good as being locked (I agree).
If we can win them over on the front, I will look at sourcing a rear for them to have a look at as well.
One small step at a time...
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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Re: ARB front lockers
[Re: DamKia]
#505203
09/23/04 05:41 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,136
Body Damage is Cool
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Ideally we would have front and rear lockers... Wow that would be nice... drool...
Hey does anyone know about how much a guy has to spend to get an LSD on a 96 Sportage? I'd possibly like to get one... I have spun my wheels a few times.
Arb front and LSD rear does sound pretty darn good, but arb front AND rear would be cosmically awesome...
2002 Sportage 4dr 4x4 soon to undergo an Extreme Makeover!
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Re: ARB front lockers
[Re: wd8cdh]
#505204
09/23/04 05:41 PM
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By the way, I think the Zuk rear axle is 28 splines like the Sporty. I don't know if the diameter is close enough to fit. Definitely 26 spline. Check the arb.com.au site-> products-> airlockers-> Australian and international.
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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Re: ARB front lockers
[Re: Nukeiridium]
#505205
09/23/04 05:42 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
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Ideally we would have front and rear lockers... Wow that would be nice... drool...
Hey does anyone know about how much a guy has to spend to get an LSD on a 96 Sportage? I'd possibly like to get one... I have spun my wheels a few times.
Arb front and LSD rear does sound pretty darn good, but arb front AND rear would be cosmically awesome... Agreed....
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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