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Toyota 9.5″ 32 Spline ARB Air Locker Update

Seattle, WA – As a result of standardizing parts, ARB model RD152 has replaced model RD64. No other application range or performance advantages are gained in the update, and the RD64 locker will continue to be supported for spare parts and service.

Model Range:

• Toyota Land Cruiser 1998 onwards 71/78/79/100/105 series
• Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series
• Lexus LX470

Features:

• Patented ‘timed’ locking mechanism offers high strength and ultra fast un-locking
• Comprehensive photo illustrated installation and service guides
• Steel reinforced, elastomer bonded annular seal designed to handle the most extreme climatic temperatures on earth
• Patented 2 piece design offers a range of interchangeable side gears (sold separately) to integrate with non-standard axle shaft splines

Specifications:

• 32 spline axle
• 1.37″ [34.8mm] axle shaft diameter (outside of splines)
• 12 bolts on 6.85″ [174mm] pitch circle ring gear
• 5.91″ [150mm] dia. ring gear ID
• 9.5″ [241mm] dia. ring gear OD

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

Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.11.2009

Day Five – Saturday, July 11, 2009

The day we had to depart Conconully, Washington had arrived. It was time to pack up the Toyota Land Cruiser and be checked out by Noon.

After saying our goodbyes, we headed into Okanogan for fuel and started heading South on US-97. We then made unplanned route change and decided to go home over the more scenic North Cascades Highway (SR-20).

From Okanogan, SR-20 climbs over Loup Loup Summit and then descends into the Methow Valley at Twisp where we stopped for lunch. After leaving, we drove through WInthrop and got coffee at a local stand. While waiting for coffee, I spoke to a reader of this site (who is also an 80-series land Cruiser owner) who was attending a Subaru club run. As usual for a sunny summer Saturday, Winthrop was very busy. Without stopping we continued on Westbound, following the Methow River with all rafters and tubers floating the river.

From Mazama, SR-20 steadily climbs into the North Cascades with beautiful views of the Alp-like mountains and Ross Lake on the West side. We stopped at one of the Ross lake viewpoints and realized how hot the temperature really was. It was warmer there than during any of our time in the past week in Eastern Washington.

Near Rockport, we drove past the Cascadian Farms where there was sign for “homemade ice cream” so we had to make a stop. I had organic strawberry ice cream which I had to say was probably the best I’ve ever had. It was very hot in Rockport as well, just add the humidity. I’ll take the dry heat over the humid heat any day. From Rockport we, followed SR-20 to Burlington and then South on I-5 to our home in Edgewood.

We only had a few days to spend in Conconully and I could have easily spent weeks exploring the area. There is so much history in the area that I only sampled a few sites. It’s nice to visit an area that most of the roads are open to vehicle travel with very few restrictions. In fact, many of the forest service roads (and the town of Conconully) are open to quads, making to it an ATV paradise. I only wish some other government agencies and private land owners in Washington state would open up access to some of the other available lands.

The town of Conconully probably has a higher mule deer population within the town limits than permanent residents. I saw more three three point or better mule deer bucks on this trip than in my entire life combined. I’m sure these prized bucks know when to disappear in the Fall.

The whole family made the decision that we’re all going back next year for sure. Just got to budget for a little longer stay next time around.

Note: This is the fifth and final 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

Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.09.2009

Day Three – Thursday, July 9, 2009

After breakfast, my cousin Frank and I decided a little road trip was in order. So we loaded up the Land Cruiser with our two dogs headed out to do a little exploring in the Okanogan area. Using Tour 12 in the book Washington Byways as guide, we took off for Lone Frank Pass.

From the town of Conconully, Washington we drove up the North Fork Salmon Creek Road (FS-38) to Salmon Meadows and FS-3820. FS-3820 climbs steadily from the valley, through forest, aspen groves and open grassland and clear cuts. On this section of FS-3820, there are great views of dry steppe lands to the East.

Eventually, FS-3820 enters the Loomis State Forest and passes over Lone Frank Pass (elevation +6300 feet). Near Lone Frank Pass, you enter into a vast area that I believe burned in the Tiffany Springs Fire in 2006 (if anybody can confirm this, I will update this post). From Lone Frank Pass, it’s a short descent to FS-39 where we stopped and were eaten alive by mosquitos in a just a few minutes time.

Once we were on FS-39, we followed it North towards Long Swamp. Most of this section of FS-39 is within area burned in the Tiffany Springs fire. Along the way, we passed by a expansive views of the Washington Cascades, Thunder Mountain, and overlook of the Twentymile Meadows below. A little further up FS-39, the road goes right through the middle of Thirtymile Meadows where there is a shelter along the side of the road built and maintained by one of the local snowmobile groups.

After Thirtymile Meadows, FS-39 passes by Corral Butte and descends to Long Swamp. From Long Swamp (which looks like a mosquito haven), FS-39 becomes a paved road descends in an Easterly direction and turns into the Toats Coulee Road as it follows Toats Coulee down into the Sinlahekin Valley just South of Palmer Lake, near Loomis, Washington.

After quick stop for a snack at the store in Loomis, we headed South on the Sinlahekin Road – County Road 4015 (Tour 16 in the book Washington Byways) for the approximately 22 mile trip back to Conconully.

The Sinlahekin Valley is a deep, approximately 17 mile North-South glacial valley that extends from Loomis on the North to Fish Lake on the South. The Sinlahekin Road is a well maintained gravel road that passes through the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area passing farmlands and multiple lakes (including Stadium Lake, Conners lake, Forde Lake and Blue Lake). At Fish Lake, we continued South on Road 4015 as it climbed to Sugarloaf Lake and then to Conconully Lake and the town of Conconully.

After a day on the road, the spaghetti dinner we had sure tasted good. After dinner, it was a time for relaxation and a little fishing. Again, all I caught were small bass, but at least I was catching fish. Small fish on a light action pole is fun any day.

Note: This is the third 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

1998+ Toyota Land Cruiser Ring & Pinions – Another Industry 1st!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nitro Gear & Axle strives to develop new applications & ratios for many vehicles, not just the popular ones. Nitro now offers the industry’s first 4.88 ratio Ring & Pinions to suit Toyotas 1998 & Newer Land
cruiser rear 9.5″ differential. At Nitro we understand that you depend on your Landcruiser, and due to our stringent testing and state of the art manufacturing process, you can depend on our latest application. Computer controlled machining, heat treating and lapping processes ensure a strong, quiet running and installer-friendly Ring & Pinion.

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New ARB Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport Shocks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Old Man Emu Customized Suspension Systems Have Evolved

A twin tube-monotube hybrid design supercharges an all new line of NitroCharger Sport shock absorbers with all the valving of a monotube combined with the durability of twin tube.

SEATTLE, June 25/ARB 4×4 Accessories/ – Australian based four-wheel drive accessories manufacturer, ARB 4×4 Accessories has just announced the arrival of a new line of shock absorbers, the NitroCharger Sport, to add to their already extensive line of Old Man Emu branded suspension.

While most dual-tube shock absorber systems are typically designed with the focus on ride height rather than ride quality, ARB’s classic Old Man Emu (OME) NitroCharger line has always been designed with valving for the load carrying capacity as the core objective and the new OME NitroCharger Sport takes that principle one step further. Most dual and monotube shocks typically feature a two-stage valving process, the new OME NitroCharger Sport features a triple-stage valving process rivaled only by a remote canister adjustable shock. We’ve stacked it into the most durable shock body and adjusted it by load capacity for you. So, rather than offering a single adjustable shock, the OME engineers have done all of the testing and tuning adjustments for you. You get to choose from a selection of shock absorbers for your application based on your load-carrying configuration, guaranteeing an immediate and ideal ride without any costly fine-tuning required post-installation. The monotube style main piston valving improves transition and direction changes while the extra base valving provides more fine-tuning for comfort and control. So, the new OME NitroCharger Sport feels
like a monotube without the vulnerability or the high price tag.

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New 200 Series Land Cruiser ARB Rear Protection Bumper

Protect your investment with this stylish, yet effective rear bumper.

Seattle, June 24/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ — To complement the growing number of ARB accessories for the latest Toyota Land Cruiser, ARB is proud to announce the rear protection bumper for the Land Cruiser 200 Series.

Offering superb protection, combined with superior clearance and departure angle when compared to the original equipment (OE) plastic bumper, the ARB Rear Protection Bumper is ideal for customers that require a heavy duty rear bumper for protection and recovery, without the need for jerry can or wheel carriers. This rear bumper is especially suited to vehicles fitted with rear OE 2nd wheel carrier, such as models sold in the Middle East.

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Old Man Emu Customized Suspension Systems Have Evolved

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Old Man Emu Customized Suspension Systems Have Evolved.

A twin tube-monotube hybrid design supercharges an all new line of NitroCharger Sport shock absorbers with all the valving of a monotube combined with the durability of twin tube.

SEATTLE, Apr. 15/ARB 4×4 Accessories – Australian based four-wheel drive accessories manufacturer, ARB 4×4 Accessories has just announced the arrival of a new line of shock absorbers, the NitroCharger Sport, to add to their already extensive line of Old Man Emu branded suspension.

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