a_hiatt
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I'm thinking of buying a used arb air locker. I was wondering if you can use any other compressors other than arb's to run the locker. This will probably make the decision money wise. thanks
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Compressor for ARB locker?
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FarmerMatt
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Anything that compresses air will work. You just want to make sure the air is regulated to the right pressure. Too much pressure will blow out the seals in the diff & not enough won't let the locker engage.
Matt
Matt
a_hiatt
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who knows the ideal psi. i searched and only found a cadillac compressor being used other than arb. who else has used other compressors
FarmerMatt
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About 90 psi. I'm using a york AC compressor with a 155 psi pressure switch. Kicks on at 135 & off at 155. I've run a air regulator in line to bring it down to 90 for the ARB leg of the system.
Jeepin Jason
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IIRC ARB's run at 90psi. I've seen folks run ARB's off stand-alone air tanks (ie: no real OBA other than the tank), CO2 tanks, QuickAir compressors, you name it. You just need 90psi of air, doesn't matter where it comes from.
Basically you need some sort of air tank (size really doesn't matter, the tank on the ARB compressor is about the size of a soda can), with a pressure switch and the ARB solenoid(s). What you use to pressurize the tank (ie: the compressor) really doesn't matter.
Basically you need some sort of air tank (size really doesn't matter, the tank on the ARB compressor is about the size of a soda can), with a pressure switch and the ARB solenoid(s). What you use to pressurize the tank (ie: the compressor) really doesn't matter.
a_hiatt
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- effingham, IL
sooo... theoretically... i could stick a 10lb co2 tank(upright) behind the drivers seat, stick a regulator on it to 90 psi. twist the nozzle when i want to lock. run the air to the locker. and turn off the flow and bleed the line to unlock. not that i would do this but would it work
Jeepin Jason
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theoretically, yes, I think that would work. You'd have to keep a constant pressure in the line to keep the locker locked.
a_hiatt
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yeah, if you ran a regulator on the tank and just turned the tank on it would keep 90psi in the line. so i guess that would work but its probably asking for trouble. oh well ill probably end up rigging something up. if anyone has any ideas let me know
explorer
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I would use anything but the ARB compressor. I had three warrantied in less than a year that I ran an ARB. I did use it a fair amount for airing tires. But if you use it solely for the ARB operation, you might be OK.
Jeepin Jason
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a_hiatt said:
did the ARB you bought not come with the solenoid?
a_hiatt
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- effingham, IL
yeah, but what all would the solenoid do for you
Here's some links for an alternative source for airing up you ARB. Should keep you busy for a while.
(1) Recipe for a $56 ARB Compressor
(2) On Board Air using GM airride suspension compressors
(3) Caddy Compressors and Fire Extinguisher Air Tank
(4) Air Locker Solenoid Assembly Replacement
Hope this helps.
Dan.
(1) Recipe for a $56 ARB Compressor
(2) On Board Air using GM airride suspension compressors
(3) Caddy Compressors and Fire Extinguisher Air Tank
(4) Air Locker Solenoid Assembly Replacement
Hope this helps.
Dan.
Jeepin Jason
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a_hiatt said:
it lets you use the electronic dash switch to lock/unlock the locker, vs using a manual pnuematic valve.
If you're buying it used, request all the parts that originally came with the locker, like the dash switch, solenoid, housing fittings, the special bearing air fitting thing, etc. If you're just getting an ARB carrier, you're going to be buying a lot of additional parts to make it work.
a_hiatt
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- effingham, IL
it has everything but compressor. but i dont know how i could make the solenoid and swith work with my own tank cause i havent seen them and dont know how they work.
