ARB Air Locker

[Big T]

How hard is this to install? Is this beyond my capability? Looking to install in the GMT-800 14 Bolt Full Floater that’s going in the ‘94 Suburban.

14 Bolt Locker Options

A 14 bolt rear axle is one of the simplest and cheapest strength upgrades you can do when you need a strong rear end. Because they're cheap and strong, some of the options are a little different than other axles, and usually those options are also more budget-friendly. This is the best source...

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[DieselAmateur]

I can't say from personal experience, but I know the specific tolerances of gear lash and whatnot are very important so if you're able to measure such things and/ or am not intimidated by them wouldn't hurt to try! What are you going to do for onboard air?

Also here's a link to the installation guide in the 10.5" 14 bolt, and an hour long video on how to install the ARB. I haven't watched or looked over either but the video will probably be the best way to gauge for yourself whether or not it's something you want to take on

https://www.4wd.com/sku/ARB%204x4%20Accessories/standard/ARB_RD114_INS_1.pdf

 

[Big T]

I can't say from personal experience, but I know the specific tolerances of gear lash and whatnot are very important so if you're able to measure such things and/ or am not intimidated by them wouldn't hurt to try! What are you going to do for onboard air?

Also here's a link to the installation guide in the 10.5" 14 bolt, and an hour long video on how to install the ARB. I haven't watched or looked over either but the video will probably be the best way to gauge for yourself whether or not it's something you want to take on

https://www.4wd.com/sku/ARB%204x4%20Accessories/standard/ARB_RD114_INS_1.pdf

The mechanical is not the issue. The issue is all the knowledge that he has and I don’t. This would take me forever to do.

 

[MrMarty51]

The mechanical is not the issue. The issue is all the knowledge that he has and I don’t. This would take me forever to do.

A book and a depth measuring device along with a dial indicator.

 

[Big T]

This is one of those jobs I'd like to do, but leisurely spread over a couple weekends. He did point out that he has a spare fitting he uses it when setting the gears so he's not repeatedly installing and removing the assembly with the copper air tube attached. That is a huge advantage. I'd still be willing to do the job, but I need to first install the axle and prove that it works properly.