Locker for d30

Quote from "2000sahara"

Just orderd 410 gears, install kits, sye and control arms from Bob Supplee. He mentioned on the phone that if i put those gears in i would need new carriers since i only have 307s now. I have a detroit for the rear so thats not a problem,but i was going to just install the gears and detroit with no locker in the front. Since i now need a new carrier for the front, i was thinking of doing everything in one shot. I was gonna do a lockright but thats out too cause of the carrier change. Anyone have any comments on the ARBs or OX lockers? And where can i get them at a cheap price?
thanks
Ed

Why only 4.10's ?

There's nowhere to get an ARB "cheap". ARB's are well proven.

Ox lockers have a few supporters, but many more dissatisfied customers.

I'd try to find a used carrier for the 30 and go with the LockRight.

If moneys no object then the ARB wins.

I am installing a loc right in my front Scout Dana 44. If you want to be able to turn, and can't afford an ARB it's a good choice. You caould also buy a carrier and use a lunch box locker. But since you will have your gears out anyway, go Tru Track.

Steve

Check ebay from time to time. Every once in a while you'll see a D30 ARB go for $500. Btw, I love my ARB, no complaints here.

Ed, I saw an ARB on ebay the other day for a dana 30 but it was still pretty expensive. I think it was around 500. If you need an open carrier call up Performance offroad center or http://www.porc.com. I got a used carrier for my dana 30 for around $50. Now I just need the gears to go with it.

If not ARB, what about an Aussie Locker. I have heard pretty good things about them. If not, I would go with a lockrite. That is what I will probably go with when I have some more money.

-Chris

Paid Deja Members get a discount on part from Me, it was posted under a services topic in the old forum. I can get arb, ox, detroit, whatever you want. email me if you are interested.

randys ring and pinion is my supplier, so what they carry i can get. email me if you need anything.

In the past I have read people having problems with ARBs when running 35" tires. I'm not sure if it is a problem with the way they are setting them up or what. But it might be worth researching.

i love my arb! for what it's worth....
i was having issues getting the arb compressor to power up once everything was installed. i thought the relay was bad - but i had dropped it accidentally during my install so it would've been my fault. drj (hooking me up with his connections once again!) contacted arb of washington and explained them of the issue i was having. the guy there put him on hold and then came back and informed him that he had a new relay AND the pressure switch sitting there and would ship it out free of charge. that's what i call customer service! once i replaced the relay things were working fine.

aaron installed my gears and both of the lockers for me. the arb in the front seems to be flawless so far. it has engaged every time that i've asked it to and i'd even say that it required no forward or reverse movement for engagement or disengagement. i can have it engaged and the compressor will go over a half hour without cycling - that tells me that there's a pretty darn good seal inside the pinion (not to mention the fittings atop the pinion and into the solenoid on the compressor). i'm running larger than 35" tires (at the moment ) and it hasn't caused any issues. granted, i've only had it operation on the trail for two or three outings. but like i said, this is just my experiences.
chris

p.s. bob supplee matched any other price i could find on the arb - with shipping included of course!

Quote from "2000sahara"

Also i went with the 410s because i have an automatic. If you do the math, at 65 mph im will be turning 2600 rpm. Anything more would be rediculous. With 456s i would be close to 3000. Not good for a daily driver.

I didn't realize you didn't have overdrive. Bummer.