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Re: ARB Air Lockers
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:55 pm
by SwaggBoss
[quote name='Polar Bear' timestamp='1326196217' post='34359']
Yes that is where I put them. However the next time I will install them in the center console to the left of the cup holders, in a straight line. A little more routing of wiring, but a way nicer install! Another great place would be on the A-pillar of the windshield, this would be the Ideal place, but simply requires a bit more patience for a clean install, but it would be the best and safest place for the switches!!
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Oh, great, thanks! Yeah, I agree it will look clean but its kinda weird also to see buttons on an a-pillar....
Re: ARB Air Lockers
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:08 pm
by shotgun-cam
In the 08 H3 Alphas the A Pillars are home for a pair of air bags so....
Re: ARB Air Lockers
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:01 am
by whitehumh2
In that case you could always install the switches here;
http://image9.autorevo.com/3085/pics/34 ... f84a39.jpg
On the sunroof switch panel!
Re: ARB Air Lockers
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:51 pm
by SwaggBoss
How about there? 
Re: ARB Air Lockers
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:26 pm
by whitehumh2
[quote name='SwaggBoss' timestamp='1326325866' post='34392']
How about there?
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Yes that would be a great spot!
Re: ARB Air Lockers
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:07 am
by Bmszondi
Sorry to bring back a dead thread but, did they stick with the aluminium front diff or did you also put in the cast iron from the alpha?
Re: ARB Air Lockers
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:37 pm
by Sugarphreak
I was asking around about it, it sounds like all Alpha V8 models came with cast Iron, in addition to all 2009 and 2010 H3's regardless of package.
Re: ARB Air Lockers
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:09 pm
by Bmszondi
Ya that's what I found out. Cause I know when I emailed the guys at ridge demon they said in all honesty if a person is putting in a front locker we should also install the cast iron diff
Re: ARB Air Lockers
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:45 pm
by JL
When I still had my H3 I needed to replace the front diff - got a replacement from Ridge Demon which was the cast iron housing, re-geared with the 4.56 gears for the I5 and with an e-locker as well. VERY reasonably priced and while shipping was not cheap as it's shipped in a crate via truck freight - overall the price said and done was quite reasonable.
Definitely give my recommendation to Ridge Demon as Brody was great to deal with - very helpful through the whole process - great product and great price.
Basically the ultimate diff for the I5 H3 if you're cool with an e-locker rather than the ARB. Roughly speaking I believe you could probably go e-lockers for a bit less coin than the ARB, as it's less install time and no air compressor to purchase. Excellent product though with the ARBs so really can't go wrong either way.
