Air Locker Question

[Maddog]

For those of you who have installed an ARB air locker, where is the best place to mount the compressor? Thanks

Dog

[rhombus]

I don't have a locker yet but do have the ARB comp mounted under my hood. I followed CD's lead.

Here are some pics of CD's:
CD ARB Comp Pics

[Maddog]

Thanks for the help, but according to CD the extra parts involved when using a locker with the compressor make it a bit too large to fit there. At least that's what the thread on Voy indicated.

[Synchro]

Mosi has his compressor for his locker under the hood, not sure about Toyman's setup.

i have he ARB compressor under my hood and there is plenty of room for the attachments for an air locker. i just need the locker now.

[Maddog]

Thanks for the help guys. Synchro, when you get your locker, I think I may have found the best price for install in the DC/MD/VA area. I was referred to a garage in Glen Burnie, MD by Eastern Offroad. Talked to the guy today and he wants $300 for the locker install or $350-400 for the locker and compressor. He sells ARB lockers and apparantly installs quite a few of them (I had to make an appointment for 9 OCT b/c he is installing ARBs on 11 trucks before he can get to mine). Anyway, something to consider as 4x4connection quoted me at $500 for locker only. I still haven't decided about whether to install the compressor myself...for 50-100 bucks I might just have the shop do it. Got any pics of your compressor installed?? Thanks


Dog

[Ag_xterra]

dont have work done at 4X4 connection. i've heard nightmares about their installs, they arent very experienced. there's a place in frederickburg called ProTrucks who install lockers, lifts etc. seems like a good place.

[Maddog]

yea, i know...i've haven't heard great things about 4x4. i was considering pro trucks, but they quoted me $100-150 more than the place in glen burnie.

[warmonger]

Maddog,

The smart move is to do what you are doing. I contacted a local Jeep club to find out where they had theirs done. I figured if they had a place they had them done and were happy with the work, then that would be a good place to go. Fortunately for me, it was a place that the company I work for does business with on a regular basis. That gave me a good price and a rapport I couldn't have got elsewhere. You can't go wrong going where the happy customers are. Also you can save yourself some money by removing the third member yourself. I paid $150 to set mine up and it took about an hour of my time plus a new third member gasket to get it done. Obviously you have to be mechanically inclined and know how to bleed the brakes, but it was worth it since it saved me $300.

[KillerX]

Originally posted by Maddog
I was referred to a garage in Glen Burnie, MD by Eastern Offroad.

Do you know the name of the shop?

[Philosopher]

Originally posted by KillerX


Do you know the name of the shop?

MID-ATLANTIC 4X4
7216 RITCHIE HWY
GLEN BURNIE
410-766-2727


I've been trying to go by there for more than a year to check out their shop, it's just never been convenient.

[Maddog]

Actually the place I'm referring to is located on Crane Hwy in Glen Burnie. Super Suspensions 768-8332. I have contacted Mid Atlantic 4x4 but they quoted me at over $800 labor only. That's the highest price I've seen. I was so astounded by it, I actually called them back to make sure that wasn't the price of the locker and the install. However, they confirmed that $800 is the price of the install only.

[Philosopher]

Originally posted by Maddog
Actually the place I'm referring to is located on Crane Hwy in Glen Burnie. Super Suspensions 768-8332. I have contacted Mid Atlantic 4x4 but they quoted me at over $800 labor only. That's the highest price I've seen. I was so astounded by it, I actually called them back to make sure that wasn't the price of the locker and the install. However, they confirmed that $800 is the price of the install only.

YIKES!

[Chris]

800 bucks is ton! ARB agood though, better than Detroit, cuz' its only on when you need it, and wont break axles coming powering out of a turn.


Could you put up some phone numbers for where to get the locker (my Uncle wants one, but he wants a good deal, as he's kinda short on cash right now)

[Philosopher]

Originally posted by Chris
800 bucks is ton! ARB agood though, better than Detroit, cuz' its only on when you need it, and wont break axles coming powering out of a turn.

Yeah but a Detroit doesn't need air lines which can break, split or become faulty in some way so that you CAN'T use your locker when you need it.

There's good and bad sides to everything.

[warmonger]

Also you will never have to rebuild the Detroit. It either works or it blows up. The ARB can leak and require a rebuild within a few years. Most cases have them lasting about 5 years before reseal.