ARB or OX
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ARB or OX
I am currently building up my front axle and cant decide whether a ox or arb. With the arb I have to buy the tank and connections. On board air sounds nice, but dont really need it. Had OX in an old CJ and worked great. Need input. Cost effective does matter as well.
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I am currently building up my front axle and cant decide whether a ox or arb. With the arb I have to buy the tank and connections. On board air sounds nice, but dont really need it. Had OX in an old CJ and worked great. Need input. Cost effective does matter as well.
I like the concept and strength of OX but it's slower to engage (or disengage) than the other options. None of the guys I run with still have OX. Those that once had them have all since changed to other selectables.
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I am currently building up my front axle and cant decide whether a ox or arb. With the arb I have to buy the tank and connections. On board air sounds nice, but dont really need it. Had OX in an old CJ and worked great. Need input. Cost effective does matter as well.
As Dave said, you can run it from their small compressor. And depending on where you install it, you will also need a mounting bracket.
Or, you can get the larger arb compressor that will also inflate your tires. Northridge sells a full kit with compressor/inflation kit/bracket for a great price.
If you choose a Non-ARB compressor, that is when you will need to add an air tank and the kit to plug it in to the locker. (this may be the cheaper course, if you already have a decent compressor)
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I would consider the Eaton ELocker (not to be confused with the Auburn Ected). It's a great product and feedback has been fantastic. If your choice is simply between ARB and OX, go ARB. You can consider the ARB an air source but it's not great as an on-board air system. Even the 'new' compressor is slow compared to other purpose-built systems.
I like the concept and strength of OX but it's slower to engage (or disengage) than the other options. None of the guys I run with still have OX. Those that once had them have all since changed to other selectables.
I like the concept and strength of OX but it's slower to engage (or disengage) than the other options. None of the guys I run with still have OX. Those that once had them have all since changed to other selectables.
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It is a selectable that is as strong as an ARB, but it is electric activation instead of air. Note that the recommendation is for the front 30. The rear 44 elocker is not as strong as an equivalent arb.
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As Dave said, you can run it from their small compressor. And depending on where you install it, you will also need a mounting bracket.
Or, you can get the larger arb compressor that will also inflate your tires. Northridge sells a full kit with compressor/inflation kit/bracket for a great price.
If you choose a Non-ARB compressor, that is when you will need to add an air tank and the kit to plug it in to the locker. (this may be the cheaper course, if you already have a decent compressor)
As Dave said, you can run it from their small compressor. And depending on where you install it, you will also need a mounting bracket.
Or, you can get the larger arb compressor that will also inflate your tires. Northridge sells a full kit with compressor/inflation kit/bracket for a great price.
If you choose a Non-ARB compressor, that is when you will need to add an air tank and the kit to plug it in to the locker. (this may be the cheaper course, if you already have a decent compressor)
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I had both in my XJ and would have to say go with the ARB. I had issues with the OX cable adjustment. While I know many people who have had good luck with the OX, I know several more who run ARB's with no issues.
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ARB here and love it!
many people mount the compressor under the hood, but if you can find another spot, that will cut down on the compressor overheating, not saying it's an issue, but the potential is greater under the hood.
many people mount the compressor under the hood, but if you can find another spot, that will cut down on the compressor overheating, not saying it's an issue, but the potential is greater under the hood.