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New ARB Airlocker – Hummer H3, GMC Canyon & Chevrolet Colorado

ARB just announced a new front Airlocker (RD148) for the US models of Hummer H3, GMC Canyon & Chevrolet Colorado.

Specifications:

• 28 spline axle.
• 30.5mm [1.20"] axle shaft diameter (outside of splines).
• 10 bolt ring gear.
• 117.51mm [4.63"] dia. ring gear ID.
• 193mm [7.6"] dia. ring gear OD.

Features:

• Patented “timed” locking mechanism offers high strength and
  ultra fast un-locking.
• Comprehensive photo illustrated installation and service guides
  covering both aluminium housing and cast iron housing
  installations.
• Steel reinforced, elastomer bonded annular seal designed to
  handle the most extreme climactic temperatures on earth.
• Patented 2 piece design offers a range of interchangeable side
  gears (sold separately) to integrate with non-standard axle shaft
  splines.
• Larger ID of replacement tapered roller bearings offers 85%
  increase in load capacity at the bearing journals.
• Both high quality Timken tapered roller bearings are commonly
  available sizes but are included in the ARB Air Locker kit.

More information is available at http://www.arbusa.com/uploads/PDF/newProductAdvice/RD148_PR.pdf

Rear AAM 11.5″ 30 Spline ARB Air Locker

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rear AAM 11.5″ 30 Spline ARB Air Locker for GM 2500/3500 2000-06 & Dodge Ram 2500/3500 2003-current

Seattle, August 25th/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ To meet the voracious demands of the diesel dragsters, sled pullers and four-wheelers alike, ARB is proud to include this impressively strong new model in their Performance Air Locker Series. Designed for the 2000-06 GM 2500/3500 models and the 2003 and newer 2500/3500 Dodge Ram, this new 52 pound behemoth is the first of a new breed of heavy torque handling Air
Locking differentials.

ARB’s patented 2-piece case design is manufactured from heavy cross sectioned nodular iron castings for virtually unbreakable strength and has been designed so that the side gears can be optionally upgraded to 35, 37 and 40 spline shafts. These higher splined side gears will be available in spring 2010.

As with all of ARB’s Performance Lockers, the RD139 features ARB’s patented Timed Gear Technology, which offers the highest locking strength while maintaining split-second unlocking ability. The steel reinforced, bonded seal has been designed to handle the most extreme climactic temperatures on earth complementing the competition bred strength of the locker.

The RD139 is a huge locker that can handle huge power. How much power? Our computer modeling suggests that this locker will handle upwards of 5 times more torque than the OE differential. We had to increase the torque load for two reasons – first, to handle the extreme load generated by the extra traction achieved when this differential is locked, and second, so that ARB could offer future swap-in axle upgrades to higher torque shafts.

We can honestly say that the RD139 will not be the weak link in your drive train.

The 30 spline, AAM 11.5″ Air Locker is available through any ARB retailer by ordering ARB part number RD139.

ARB 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
ensuring maximum reliability.

- Thoroughly tested and proven design – trusted and used in over 100 countries around
the world.

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

Trip Report: Scouting the Whiskey Dick Road Management Area – 05.16.2008

Who would have thought that a Friday trip to the Whiskey Dick Road Management Area near Ellensburg, Washington would bring out more participants than most weekend trips.

Well Jerry (aka SoggyMountain) picked a wonderful day for a Backroad Drivers Northwest tour of the Whiskey Dick. Hands down, this was the warmest day of 2008 to date.

The meeting place that morning was the Bar 14 restaurant in Ellensburg. In attendance for the days trip was of course Jerry from Yakima driving his full size Jeep SJ Wagoneer; (and if I get the names wrong, please forgive and let me know to correct them) Phil and his son Travis from Newcastle, driving the white Ford Explorer; Paul from Tacoma driving the other Ford Explorer; Jim (stucky) driving the white Chevy Pickup (I forgot to ask where Jim was from); Trish and Tammy from Bothel driving a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon; John and Cindy from Monroe driving a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon; Sid from Renton driving his Jeep Wrangler, Peter and Don (I forgot to ask where they were from or if I did, I didn’t write it down) driving the Sportsmobile van; myself in my 80-series Toyota Land Cruiser; and Bill from Ellensburg who joined us for breakfast but had to supervise a fencing property today so he couldn’t join us.

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