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Driving off road
can be an exhilarating way to escape the pressures of urban life
while experiencing the beauty and diversity of the natural world. On
the other hand, driving off road can also lead to frustrations far
more stressful than those you hoped to avoid in the first place...
In most cases, a single factor makes the difference... traction! |
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Many people believe
that a 4WD and traction go hand in hand... The truth is most 4WDs
send power to the wheels with the least amount of traction in
difficult terrain. This occurs because your vehicle's standard
(open) diff is designed so each wheel to turns independently,
eliminating binding during cornering. Unfortunately, an open
differential means that when one or more of your vehicle's wheels
loses traction e.g. on slippery rocks - a standard differential
directs all power to those spinning wheels, and forward momentum is
lost. |
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The world’s most
highly regarded traction aid, an ARB Air Locker is a driver
controlled locking diff originally designed to give serious 4x4'ers
the traction needed to combat extreme off road terrain. When extra
traction is required, the driver activates the Air Locker via a
convenient dash mounted switch. |
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Pneumatic pressure
supplied by an on board air compressor engages ARB’s patented
locking mechanism within the Air Locker, thus preventing the wheels
from turning independently. The Air Locker is deactivated by
flicking a switch, returning the differential to normal. ARB Air
Locker’s patented design has proved ultra dependable, even in the
most arduous conditions. It’s strength lies in its simplicity –
minimal moving parts ensures maximum reliability. |
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Sales &
Installation
At Peter Munro Commercials,
we not only sell Air Lockers for most 4WD makes and models, we also
provide a full installation service on site.
Contact us for
more information... |
