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ARB Air Locker Front 2003-2007 Dodge
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Item Number: ARB RD51
Manufacturer: TST Products, Inc
Manufacturer Part No: ARB
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A common misconception suggests that a 4x4 and traction go hand in hand
you can't have one without the other. The truth, however, is that most 4x4 vehicles send power to the wheels with the least amount of traction once difficult terrain is encountered. The problem is simple - when one (or more) of your vehicle's wheels loses traction, your highway minded factory differential directs all of your vehicle's power to those spinning wheels. On road, the standard "open" differential allows each of your wheels to turn independently thus eliminating any binding during turns. Off road, this becomes a major burden as engine power will take the path of least resistance, which occurs at the wheels with little or no traction.
Newer vehicles with limited slip differentials (LSDs), positraction etc may offer some improvement over standard differentials, but more often you'll find the slipping is not "limited" enough to maintain forward progress. Automatic locking differentials also have their disadvantages. Aside from being noisy, automatic locking differentials often upset the on highway and off road driving characteristics of your 4x4. During normal driving conditions, vehicle responsiveness becomes less predictable, and when highway surfaces become wet or icy, the driver must use extreme caution just to keep the truck in control.
Note: Air compressor kit needed to make lockers work, these are sold seprately.
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