Posts Tagged ‘4wd’

Finally an ARB Air Locker Available for Your Late Model Ford F150

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ford 9 3/4″ 34 Spline ARB Air Locker RD150

Seattle, WA – Until now, users of the popular 34-spline Ford 9 3/4″ axle were limited to conventional differential choices. A compromise in performance, traction and handling was simply unavoidable. Fortunately, ARB has responded to the problem and now offers a solution that provides drivers with the best of both worlds. The newest Air Locker to emerge from ARB’s innovative engineering department may also be one of the company’s most highly anticipated model.

ARB’s patented 2-piece case design is manufactured from heavy cross sectioned nodular iron casting for virtually unbreakable strength. As with all of ARB’s Performance Air Lockers, the RD150 features ARB’s patented Time Gear Technology, which offers the highest locking strength while maintaining split-second unlocking ability. Internally, a steel reinforced, bonded seal has been designed to handle the most extreme climactic temperatures on earth complementing the competition bred strength of the locker.

Well aware of the demands necessitated by this competitive market, the Air Locker engineering department utilized the very latest CAD, CAM, parametric solid modeling systems, and finite element analysis packages when developing the RD150 Air Locker. This technology enabled Air Locker engineers to test a computer generated model in an unlimited number of virtual environments before the final product was developed. The results of ARB’s comprehensive development program are impressive to say the least.

With more than 6 million Ford 9 3/4″ axles on the streets in a variety of models, most notably the Ford F150, this locker is anticipated to be in demand. Pre orders are currently being accepted.

Applications*
Lincoln Navigator – 1997-08
Ford Expedition – 1997-08
Ford E150/250/350 Vans – 1997-08
Ford F150 – 1997-08

*Please verify vehicle axle model before ordering an Air Locker

Features:

• Puts the power to the ground at both wheels all at the push of a button.
• Provides 100% traction on demand without affecting on road drivability or driveline wear.
• Vastly improved traction means less reliance on momentum, which reduces the likelihood of vehicle damage or environmental impact.
• Easy, convenient operation allows the user to concentrate on the terrain without leaving the comfort and safety of the driver’s seat.
• Ultra durable and extremely strong – only the highest quality materials used in construction.
• Incredibly simple yet effective design that employs minimal moving parts, thereby maximum reliability.
• Thoroughly tested and proven design – trusted and used in over 100 countries around world.

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About ARB
ARB Corporation Limited is Australia’s largest and industry leading manufacturer and distributor of quality, 4WD vehicle accessories, with distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide.

The company manufactures and stocks the worlds most respected and sought after brands including ARB Air Locker locking differentials and bumpers; Old Man Emu (OME) customized suspension systems, IPF high performance lighting, and Safari snorkel systems. ARB’s Seattle office is the North, South & Central American headquarters and importer of ARB 4×4 Accessories.

To view the full line of ARB product, please visit the official ARB website at www.arbusa.com

Media Inquiries
For more information about ARB or to obtain production quality images please contact:

Steven Bisig, Marketing Assistant, ARB 4×4 Accessories 720 SW 34th Street, Renton, WA 98057
Tel: (425) 264-1391 | Fax: (425) 264-1392

New ARB Compact Recovery Bag

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A new product for the already extensive ARB Recovery product line

Seattle, July 31/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ — Australian based four-wheel parts manufacturer is proud to announce the release of the ARB Compact Recovery Bag to their already extensive range of recovery gear. Adding to ARB’s popular range of recovery bags, the compact bag is perfect for carrying a single strap and a pair of shackles . Small enough to fit under a seat or in the back of a drawer system, this new recovery bag is a convenient way to keep your most important items in your rig at all times.

Features include:

• Manufactured from heavy duty 100% cotton canvas
• PU coated for maximum water resistance
• Moulded rubber carry handle
• Separate pocket for recovery gloves
• Webbing loops for D-shackle stowage
• Reflective tape trim for night recovery visibility
• Reinforced webbing seams
• 66lb rated ‘Sure Grip’ buckles
• 17,500 or 24,000 ARB Snatch Straps

About ARB
ARB Corporation Limited is Australia’s largest and industry leading manufacturer and distributor of quality, 4WD vehicle accessories, with distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide.

The company manufactures and stocks the worlds most respected and sought after brands including ARB Air Locker locking differentials and bumpers; Old Man Emu (OME) customized suspension systems, IPF high performance lightning, and Safari snorkel systems. ARB’s Seattle office is the North, South & Central American headquarters and importer of ARB 4×4 Accessories.

To view the full line of ARB product, please visit the official ARB website at www.arbusa.com

Media Inquiries
For more information about ARB or to obtain production quality images please contact:
Steven Bisig, Marketing Assistant, ARB 4×4 Accessories 720 SW 34th Street, Renton, WA 98057
Tel: (425) 264-1391 | Fax: (425) 264-1392

Nissan Xterra ARB Deluxe Winch Bar

Seattle, July 16/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ — Nissan Xterra owners, your time has finally come. ARB 4×4 Accessories, manufacturer of purpose engineered 4×4 parts, distributed worldwide, is proud to announce the release of the 2005-08 Nissan Xterra ARB Deluxe winch bar.

Manufactured from high quality steel then finished in a durable satin black powder coat finish, the ARB Deluxe winch bar to suit the 2005-08 Nissan Xterra is built to withstand the rigors of off-road driving.

Offering significantly better protection than the OEM bumper, the ARB Deluxe winch bar also features Hi-Lift jacking points integrated into the pan, and fully engineered mounting system suitable for Warn 8000/9000/9500 low mount winch models.

Featuring mounts for driving lights and pendant style fog lights, the bar also includes antenna mounts, and can be finished off with integrated ARB fog lights in the wings for a truly integrated finish.

Available Late September 2009, Currently Taking Pre Orders

Features include:

• Provisions for IPF driving lights, CB aerials and a range of Warn Winches
• Split pan design for optimum strength and airflow
• Recessed indicators and parking lights
• Superbly engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis using high tensile bolts
• Optional 6821201 ARB fog light kit
• Hi-Lift Jack Points in pan
• OEM Recovery points retained

About ARB
ARB Corporation Limited is Australia’s largest and industry leading manufacturer and distributor of quality, 4WD vehicle accessories, with distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide.

The company manufactures and stocks the worlds most respected and sought after brands including ARB Air Locker locking differentials and bumpers; Old Man Emu (OME) customized suspension systems, IPF high performance lightning, and Safari snorkel systems. ARB’s Seattle office is the North, South & Central American headquarters and importer of ARB 4×4 Accessories.

To view the full line of ARB product, please visit the official ARB website at www.arbusa.com

Media Inquiries
For more information about ARB or to obtain production quality images please contact:
Steven Bisig, Marketing Assistant, ARB 4×4 Accessories 720 SW 34th Street, Renton, WA 98057
Tel: (425) 264-1391 | Fax: (425) 264-1392

ARB Deluxe Bar for the New Suzuki Equator

Seattle, July 16/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ — New ARB product for the first North American Suzuki pickup and Peterson’s 4Wheel & Off Road 4×4 of the year. ARB 4×4 Accessories, manufacturer of purpose engineered 4×4 parts, distributed worldwide, is proud to announce the release of the ARB Deluxe bumper, the first in a full line of ARB products for the brand new Suzuki Equator.

Manufactured from high quality steel then finished in a durable satin black powder coat finish, the ARB Deluxe Bar to suit the Suzuki Equator is built to withstand the rigors of off-road driving. Offering significantly better protection than the OEM bumper, the ARB deluxe bar also features Hi-Lift jacking points integrated into the pan, and fully engineered mounting system suitable for Warn 8000/9000/9500 low mount winch models. Featuring mounts for driving lights and pendant style fog lights, the bar also includes antenna mounts, and can be finished off with integrated ARB fog lights in the wings for a truly integrated finish.

Features include:

• Provisions for IPF driving lights, CB aerials and a range of Warn Winches
• Split pan design for optimum strength and airflow
• Recessed indicators and parking lights
• Superbly engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to chassis using high tensile bolts
• Optional 6821201 ARB fog light kit
• Hi-Lift Jack Points in pan
• OEM Recovery points retained

About ARB
ARB Corporation Limited is Australia’s largest and industry leading manufacturer and distributor of quality, 4WD vehicle accessories, with distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide.

The company manufactures and stocks the worlds most respected and sought after brands including ARB Air Locker locking differentials and bumpers; Old Man Emu (OME) customized suspension systems, IPF high performance lightning, and Safari snorkel systems. ARB’s Seattle office is the North, South & Central American headquarters and importer of ARB 4×4 Accessories.

To view the full line of ARB product, please visit the official ARB website at www.arbusa.com

Media Inquiries
For more information about ARB or to obtain production quality images please contact:
Steven Bisig, Marketing Assistant, ARB 4×4 Accessories 720 SW 34th Street, Renton, WA 98057
Tel: (425) 264-1391 | Fax: (425) 264-1392

Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.08.2009

Day Two – Wednesday, July 8, 2009

After a relaxing and leisurely morning in Conconully, Washington, we followed my cousin Frank and his wife Diane on their quad up to the Buck Mountain Lookout.

From the Shady Pines Resort, the Buck Mountain Lookout (48° 26′11N 119° 49′15W) is approximately a 15 mile drive (give or take a few miles) on mostly well maintained gravel road. From the West Fork Salmon Creek Road (County Rd. 2017), the road becomes NF-42 (Okanogan National Forest).

Somewhere in the vicinity of 48° 26′33N 119° 50′17W ( give or take a mile or so – I did not record the location with my GPS) there is a road to the left that leads to a gravel pit (I can’t remember if it’s marked or not – it’s not on the forest service map or my GPS). This road winds through the forest, passes a seasonal pond, then begins to climb and eventually meets up with Buck Mountain Road (that leads to the 6135 foot elevation summit and lookout tower. The last section of the road requires a high clearance vehicle (preferably four wheel drive to prevent causing damage to the loose road surface).

From the summit of Buck Mountain, you have a 360 degree view of the the surrounding countryside. From the forested mountains to the drier lands to the East and South. The lookout tower at the summit (maintained by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources) is a 20 foot tall wooded structure that is used for emergency use only. From the information I could find, the existing tower was built in 1961 and is listed on National Register of Historic places. Unfortunately (but probably a good thing), access to tower is restricted to DNR personnel.

Note: You can also drive to the Buck Mountain Lookout from SR-20. Its about 15 miles West of Okanogan, Washington just before Loup Loup Summit. The Buck Mountain Lookout trip is listed as Tour 30 in the book Washington Byways: Backcountry Drives For The Whole Family available HERE.

On the way back to Conconully, my wife experienced here first ride on a quad (as a passenger). from the smile on her face, I think she had a great time.

The rest of the day was spent relaxing. We did a little fishing where my daughter caught here first trout – one of the few caught from shore. Since the trout fishing was slow, I played around with an old Mepps spinner I had and caught quite a few small bass.

Note: This is the second installment of a five part series on our family trip to Conconully, Washington in July 2009.

Part 1: Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.07.2009
Part 2: Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.08.2009
Part 3: Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.09.2009
Part 4: Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.10.2009
Part 5: Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.11.2009

Pacific Northwest Backroads Adventures Does The SLAB

YouTube video on 4Wheelin’ at the SLAB in Zillah WA. Dust, dirt, and fun! I only wish I was able to attend.

Thanks photomattick for posting it on YouTube.

Trip Report: All Wheelers Off Road Club Naches Pass Run, Washington – 10.04.2008

Photo courtesy of Ceg

On Saturday, October 4, 2008, the folks from the All Wheelers Off Road Club got together in the Little Naches area just outside Clifdell, Washington for a 4×4 run over Naches Pass.

Ceg posted up his trip report and some great photos at All Wheelers “Wagons East!” Naches Pass Run (Oct 4th, 2008)