Just heard that ARB is out of stock for the RD24 rear locker. They are on a slow boat from somewhere.

Now the funny thing is how good the customer service was from Pedator 4WD in Colorado Springs. ARB was closed Monday, so once they called ARB this morning, they knew of the inventory problem and called me right away.

I'll get the compressor ordered and installed prior to the middle of March when the differential is supposed to be in.

So, I wonder if I will get the product installed prior to goneMOAB. Somehow this reminds me of the purchase of my original lift kit, but that has been addressed under other topics.

The truth of my signature continues.......

Todd

Crap. I hope I get my locker soon. I ordered from AC the Rear Xterra locker. First one came damaged, and they mentioned about a backorder from Australia. They said March 1st, they should have one for me. Crap Crap Crap!!!

Did you try some of the big driveline companies? Usually they carry stock of them themselves so they have them on hand. Worth a shot if you haven't

http://www.reiderracing.com
http://www.randysringandpinion.com
http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com

AC (4X4parts.com) price matched my Locker at a ridiculously low price before ARB's Feb. price increase. So I can't go with another company without losing a lot of money. I just have to wait.

Geeez! I realized how much locker price increased. Is ARB crazy to increase price that much? I bought this freakin locker for about $600 less than a year ago. I guess currency exchange rate does not work well for us in this case. I am still planning on buying the front one and now I have to spend over $100 more. Crap…

Does any one know if there is still a place to buy front locker at the “old” price?

Well,

The ARB shipment came in.......

My X goes in tommorrow morning for the installation of the rear locker. I've built a platform in the engine bay for the compressor, removed the ashtray and fabricated a new switch panel (version 1) for the switches. I may run out this evening and purchase some 3/8" fuel line hose to protect the ARB blue line.

Hopefully everything will be set to go in less than 36 hours.

Todd

Thats awesome.
Can you take some pix of the Switches mounted where the ashtray used to be? I need to to that this weekend. And photos of the ARB tray mounted would be great too.
I was contemplating mounting the ARB compressor inside my ARB bull bar, but Im concerned about all of the water/mud crossings.
Anyone mount theirs in that location?
L8r

Steel_City_X, congratz on purchase

Speaking of that line - make sure you tied it all - its VERY easy to damage/rip away. And if you getting differential done on your own - make sure that brass/copper tube is completely away from ring - mine got pushed in when i was dropping differential back and it got nice hole (yep. been there..)

Hint - your local home depot carries them lines for refrigirator (plastic one is like couple bucks for huge roll) - they works niceeeee when you need patch either that tube or crappy blue line (guess how i know ).

I'll shoot a couple photo's on Wednesday. I'll need someone to post them for me. (still technologically challenged.)

The platform in the engine compartment needs a little stiffening, but the position works well. The switches are intalled, I wish I had a blank to cover the third opening for the future front locker. I'll pull the parts in the next couple week and paint the aluminum.

I'll purchase and install the onboard air kit soon. Then I can sell my Viair 200 portable compressor.

Spare parts are needed, so I'll start getting a few things. I'll likely run Chinaman on March 14 with a group from Pueblo to see how different the trail is with the locker.

Now to decise if I push for getting the 33x10.50 set of tires for trail use. I'll keep the 31's for daily use.

Todd

I can post the photos if you email them to me.
Thanx.
Cant wait to get my Onboard air setup in this weekend.

You didn't copy me did you?

J/K, the ashtray is a perfect place for a switch panel.

Chuck great location for the ARB type switches.
Why did you remove the 12V socket next to them?
Was it in the way? I noticed the 12V on the side added also.
Nice idea.
L8r

Chuck,

I do not think I copied your install, but it is similar. I was trying to find products to fabricate the new surround, but could not find them last weekend.

Your install is very clean.

Todd

You didnt copy Chuck's design..
He has 4 switches that are for Lights not lockers!! J/K Chuck.

Actually, only one of those switches is being used now as all my forward lights are now controlled by factory switching. The one still hooked up is for the rear foglight. The rest are reserved for a future locker or two and a compressor.

The 12V move is kind of a long story, but initially it was moved because I didn't like where it was and I wanted a hardwired AC converter instead. So the converter didn't work out (my laptop freaked out when plugged into it), so I pulled it and installed the 12V plug (thus the ugly patch job; square hole/round plug issue) there instead and got a regular auto/air adapter for the computer.

Installing the switch panel in that spot is a bit of work, but I am happy with the results and they've been there for a long time without falling out.

That is a pretty spiffy switch setup!

If i were to buy the lockers and install it at a ARB dealer, how much would it cost all together???

Last I heard $5K-$6K for everything.

Is that Canadian dollars ?

ARB lockers are about $700 US each, plus $200 for the compressor. Labor to install them shouldn't be over $1000.

I though there was someone bitching one here that he was quoted $5K for getting it done at a certified ARB installer.

$5K ?

My last post in this thread was 6 months ago. I do not recall who I was referring to.

$5k sounds way too high.

Mine were $2.3k several years ago at an certified ARB installer.

Toy Man

Tri-County Gear in Pomona will be doing my rear locker and the front LSD. http://www.tricountygear.com. I have had an ongoing relationship with them over the years and they have always treated me right. Jason is the contact I am dealing with at Tri-County. They installed the Project X lockers. http://www.fourwheeler.com/projectbuild/129_0309_gear/

They charge about $1,000 for the locker itself (although this was off the top of his head) plus $250 labor, and then they charge by the hour for installation of the compressor and switches. Part of what will increase that hourly charge is figuring out where to install the compressor and the switches. They said if I can work that out ahead of time that it would save me quite a bit on the hourly charge. They estimate $1,600 for everything, but that would go down if I can do the work up on the compressor/switch mounting.

Off Road Unlimited in Burbank took over and did the mounting of the compressor and switches on Project X. I talked to them and they said hooking up the lines and fabricating the bracket to the bumper would cost time plus materials. They charge $80 an hour and it would take a full day. The worse case scenario for the compressor install is about $640.00. I am going to opt to have it all done at Tri-County. If anyone has some pics of an ARB compressor installed in a front bumper (preferably Calmini bumper) and especially the bracket, I would very much appreciate it. http://www.offroadunlimited.com.

I have a 10# CO2 tank and am considering using that for the locker (or getting an additional one since I share my air) and mounting it on the back of a Skid Row bumper. I need to do some more research on using the CO2 instead of an ARB compressor and how feasible it is having it mounted on the back bumper. I'm not totally convinced on this route though. I’ll edit this to include a pic of a CO2 tank mounted on the back of a Skid Row bumper. [Edit: I'm not sure whose rig this is so let me know if I need to delete this pic Skid Row Bumper with CO2 ]

For the front LSD, Tri-County would charge about $700 total but that was just an estimate until they look up the actual cost of the part. Although they have installed lockers on two other Xterras, they are not as familiar with installing the front LSD. I told him I would get him information on the install and he said that would be very helpful. Brent was kind enough to post step-by-step instructions with pictures so I will be able to provide him with that. http://mywebpages.comcast.net/xterra/tech/LSD/ They said if I could find a front LSD on my own they would only charge for the install.

I got Coolerman’s clutch interlock bypass switch and Tri-County has agreed to install it for me if I provide them with instructions. He said he would not know how much to charge until he sees it. BTW, Coolerman is really great to work with!

So for the rear locker and front LSD, it will cost about $2,300 unless I can do some of the work-up on my own. I think this is a fair quote, especially since I feel comfortable with the people doing the install. I will give them printouts from 4x4 parts of their costs for the locker and LSD so I won't be overcharged. http://www.4x4parts.com/public_html/shop/

Thoughts are welcome.

I paid $2400 total for the rear locker only and the compressor mounted behind the front bumper. This was at Perry Hall Power Equipment, which is the installer recommended by ARB in my area (they send a list with the catalogue). This included braided steel air line instead of the blue plastic one that comes with the locker, the fabrication of the hardware needed to mount the compressor, mounting of the fuse in a logical place, a quick disconnect outlet for the pump up kit coming out of the front grille, and the pump up kit. They also did an excellent job of mounting the switches to the left of the steering wheel where the factory security light was. So drive in and drive out one stop.