ARB Air Locker - RD99CE
ARB Air Locker Differential
Competition Edition
Ford 9 in. Carriers
Large Bearing
35 Spline
290 percent Increased Case Strength
5 Year Warranty
Deeper Clutch Gear Engagement
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'.
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
After successful years of research and development, ARB is excited to release a competition edition Ford 9 in. Air Locker. 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.
History - The origins of ARB can be traced back to Australia's remote Top End, circa 1975. A region of vast distances and rugged terrain, it was fast becoming a Mecca for the nation's burgeoning 4WD community. However, the very environment that attracted 4 wheelers also wreaked havoc on their equipment when driving in extreme conditions, only the best 4x4 accessories will do. This was the conclusion drawn by Tony Brown during his travels at the time. While exploring the treasures of the Top End, the skills Tony gained from working on his Land Rover were regularly called on to mend damaged bull bars and broken roof racks. Bar work back then was crude, not at all suited to overland touring, and through this experience an idea was born high quality equipment that met the vigorous demands of 4WD owners. Upon returning to Melbourne, Tony put theory into practice via the family garage, where he sought to address the product deficiencies he'd encountered. His vision called for a combination of sound design principles and reliable raw materials' a simple solution to an endemic problem. The concept was embraced when it hit the fledgling 4x4 market, and ARB the initials of Anthony Ronald Brown was founded. Today, ARB is Australia's largest manufacturer and distributor of 4x4 accessories. We also have an international presence, with an office in the US and an export network that extends through more than 80 countries around the globe. Our philosophy, however, has never wavered from its original course quality, reliability and practicality above all else.
