ARB Diff Cover

TrailRidden

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #1

OK, so i just received my ARB diff cover and as i was scanning through Quadratecs catalog it says not compatible with the Rubicons factory locker. But then i go to the web site and it says it does work with the factory locker. Does anyone have experience with this or know if it will work with the factory locker?

 

wayoflife

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #2

TrailRidden said:

OK, so i just received my ARB diff cover and as i was scanning through Quadratecs catalog it says not compatible with the Rubicons factory locker. But then i go to the web site and it says it does work with the factory locker. Does anyone have experience with this or know if it will work with the factory locker?

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Unless they've made changes, the cover can make contact with the solenoid and it can damage it.

 

TrailRidden

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #3

Oh no...brand new diff cover and i cant put it on.This is not what i was expecting. :grayno:

 

wayoflife

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #4

I should clarify, they do have newer ones that are supposed to be ok now.

 

Skid_Kid

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #5

You should call ARB with your part number and see what they say. Or return it to Quadratec.


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wetfootnw

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #6

I am running the ARB diff covers on my 44 with no issues.

Look at at the details says it does work.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12011_900X_PG.htm

 

TrailRidden

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #7

Oh, ok. That's much more promising. :thumb: Thanks everyone! and my next plan of action was to call ARB. haha

 

TrailRidden

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #8

Just in case others are wondering, the new covers work fine with factory lockers. I just got off the phone with Quadratec.:thumb:

 

ttfhell

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #9

Mine wasn't so hot. Smashed the locker actuator/wire thingy when fully tightened. Had to replace with a take off ORE helped me with. Bought my from Four Wheel Parts so maybe it was old. Dynatrac if I had a vote.


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ttfhell

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #10

This was two months ago by the way...


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Rock-itman

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #11

ttfhell said:

Mine wasn't so hot. Smashed the locker actuator/wire thingy when fully tightened. Had to replace with a take off ORE helped me with. Bought my from Four Wheel Parts so maybe it was old. Dynatrac if I had a vote.


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Good to know thanx ! I personally like the Dynatrac also. Didnt know there was old and new , so thanx again for the heads -up

 

ttfhell

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #12

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wayoflife

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #13

ttfhell said:

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Yup, this is what can happen with the old ARB covers.

 

ttfhell

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #14

Of course the dealer tried to blame it on the re-gear I had done 5 months before I put the covers on. Regardless that the locker worked great right up until I smashed it with the ARB cover.
Mel & Evo = good people.


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Jersey_Devil

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #15

TrailRidden said:

Just in case others are wondering, the new covers work fine with factory lockers. I just got off the phone with Quadratec.:thumb:

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So what's another good cover to use if we plan on keeping the factory lockers?

I kinda don't trust arb after seeing that pic......

 

wayoflife

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #16

Jersey_Devil said:

So what's a good cover to use if we plan on keeping the factory lockers?

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I've run a few different covers including ARB's and never had any problems with Dynatrac.

 

TrailRidden

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #17

Final Verdict

So after talking to both Quadratec and ARB over the phone and both saying the new models should have no problem, I continued to install the cover. Went on very smoothly and then came the testing. Flawless!!:whew: I tried the locker multiple times and it engaged correctly every time.:thumb: So now we know, the new models couldn't be better. :rock:

 

ttfhell

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #18

Sweet. That could have saved me a chunk of change and time.


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TrailRidden

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #19

ttfhell said:

Sweet. That could have saved me a chunk of change and time.


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Sorry my friend! I didn't even know they use to have a problem like this when i ordered. :idontknow:

 

Tackerdown

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• Jan 25, 2013

• #20

maybe Wol or 1 of the gurus will chime in, I think these covers just look cool but will they work less efficient because there's less space for oil around the gears ?