Description
Engineered and manufactured in Australia, the RD99CE competition Air Locker has been designed around the requirements of top-flight ULTRA4 racing. Each technical advancement addresses a specific concern from teams competing in the worlds toughest 4x4 events and is a direct result of testing within these same races. This Air Locker is for the top-tier racer or the hardcore enthusiast who demands the best equipment for their vehicles. Everyone can benefit from the research and development ARB has committed to the competitive racing circuits. Among the many new design features is an integrated ring gear bolt locking system engineered to prevent the backing out of Ford 9 in. Trac-Loc bolts. Fully reusable and able to resist the high torque loads applied to bolt removal, the locking tabs are designed for disassembly and reassembly for fast pit work on ring gear swaps compared to all other bolt locking systems. Key to the design is the ability to oppose the adverse effects of axle shaft eccentricity caused by typical steering joints,thereby overcoming a common problem with front applications where the differential is offset too far toward one wheel. Achieving new levels of load, wear and impact resistance, the RD99CE case is 290 percent stronger overall compared to standard lockers. Designed with deeper locking engagement, the RD99CE ensures locking functionality is retained even after sustaining significant clutch gear tooth damage from locking under throttle. 290 percent Increased Case Strength; Development - To ensure we meet your expectations, ARB invests heavily in research and development. Our design and engineering team utilizes the latest CAD, CAM parametric modeling systems and finite element analysis packages, and is supported by subcontract companies and universities for special projects like vibration, strength and crash testing. With an air bag equipped vehicle for example, it is essential that the vehicle?s crush rate and air bag triggering is not altered when a bull bar is installed. Our exhaustive testing programs ensure ARB bull bars meet these requirements. We also devote considerable time and resources toward to sourcing new products from around the world. IPF lights from Japan, Warn winches from the US? we scan the globe in search of equipment that meets both the demands of our customers and our own stringent quality requirements. What?s more, we?re also constantly on the lookout for new ways to improve our business practices, from distribution to customer service. ARB is a Quality Endorsed Company, and wherever we can, we endeavor to ?raise the bar?.; Deeper Clutch Gear Engagement; Built To Handle Misalignment In Steeply offset Axle Housings; Improved Internal Oiling; Ring Gear Bolt Locking Mechanism; Designed To Integrate With Load-Bolt Equipped Drop-Outs; Pre-Loaded Internal Gears; Forged Gear Set; Install Kit Includes Carrier Bearings
