[ericbwalden]

Hello all,
Looking into installing an arb locker. Looks like they make one that fits our Sterling rear axle. Anybody else look into this? Would there be any confliction with the Transits TCS?

 

[klp]

You're likely on your own as those wanting more grip are lusting over 4wd conversions. I would love to know more about the locker, let me know how it works out!

 

[camp&ride]

No knowledge on arb locker and Transit's rear axle, but consider directing your questions to local 4x4 install shop or ARB on this question. I am also heavily considering the locker and intently following vancompass.com's effort to develop a 2+ inch suspension or body lift. With my camper build, I do not need/want 4wd, but extra traction and clearance are high on my list. Thanks for kicking off this thread, keep us comprised of your progress/install.

 

[woodgeek]

We bring our Transit camping a lot and I want to install an ARB locker in the rear. I can't afford a 4x4 conversion nor do I want the mpg hit that comes with it. I'm just wondering if its possible to install an ARB yourself.

 

[rene12341]

Sure, plenty of videos on YouTube show how it's done. If you are a decent mechanic you should have no problem.

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[danketchpel]

Here's a pretty good write-up on the procedure, why he chose it, and some final thoughts.

Personally I'd want some thing less complicated and possibly more "automatic" like a Torsen etc.

Honestly I "think" the OEM LSD will probably work OK for my application but I'm still finding out........., more testing required!

 

[TomB985]

Does the ARB locker for the 9.75" axle work on the full floating design we have? I believe it's unique to the Transit, and the carrier is going to be at least a little bit different as a result. We don't use C-clips to hold our axleshafts in, the 9.75" axle under everything else does.

 

[woodgeek]

Does the ARB locker for the 9.75" axle work on the full floating design we have? I believe it's unique to the Transit, and the carrier is going to be at least a little bit different as a result. We don't use C-clips to hold our axleshafts in, the 9.75" axle under everything else does.

Good questions Tom. I'm curious as I've been wanting to add an ARB locker at some point.

 

[johnnybravo]

Any update on this? I spent the night on a fire road stuck last night and I'm not going camping again till I have all terrains and locker in. I have blown airlines on arb lockers in my jeeps in the past and have had 100% success with elockers. What companies make lockers for our axles?

 

[rene12341]

According to Yukon Gear this elocker fits the Transit.

https://www.yukongear.com/productdetails.aspx?ProdID=13156

https://www.yukongear.com/diffdetails.aspx?DiffID=322&PartsLink=PartCats.aspx%3fSearchMode%3dDiff%26TypeID%3d4%26Type%3dFord%26DiffID%3d322%26DiffName%3dFord+9.75%22+(9+3%2f4+inch)%2c+%2711+%26+up

Buy it here for $566 http://www.polyperformance.com/YP-PF9-75E-34

I am doing this asap.

 

[klp]

When this thread started I emailed ARB right away to ask about it. The reply was prompt but they asked what type of axle I have. I replied I don't know. Still don't lol.

Has anyone here fitted a locker of any sort to their Transit?

I will spend the $ tomorrow if I can find one I know will work.

 

[johnnybravo]

Bump.I will buy one right now if that Yukon locker works.

 

[Michael Ophus]

rear axle specs on page 71 if it will help you any? https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2016/16_Transit_SB.pdf

 

[klp]

Good find! I have decided I would rather have an e locker so that I do not need an air source.

 

[rene12341]

My plan is to install the e-locker I link to earlier.

 

[fairweather]

Here's what I got from ARB, sounds like it is a no go due to the C clip issue mentioned on the previous page.

Hi Tom-
We've never test fitted it in to a transit 250, but we do have a Sterling/Ford 9.75" locker application. It is part # RD150. It's a C-clip, 34 spline diff.

http://www.arb.com.au/assets/air-lockers/2-RD150.pdf

 

[fairweather]

Well, ARB decided to be abnormally helpful with another response Technically it sounds like it will work.

"A c-clip diff will generally work in a full floating design, just not the other way around. Toyota 8.9" is a perfect example. There was a full float and C-clip version. There's a diff for both. You can use either carrier in the full floater, you just can’t use the full float carrier in the C-clip diff. It might work that way in your application, but we haven't tested fitment."

 

[stgranger]

Just resurrecting an old topic. It seems like there was lots of interest in this. Has anybody done it?

 

[kc8flb]

I went with a Eaton Detroit TrueTrac. This is a torsen style limited slip. I

http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsServices/Vehicle/Differentials/detroit-truetrac/index.htm

think most people who drive vehicles and are looking for traction on road and light off road would probably go for a limited slip as opposed to a locker type setup.

The locker would be better for rock crawling and extreme off road where a drive wheel would be physically in the air with zero traction.

The limited slip setup would be better for snow/ice traction on road.

What would be the primary reason someone would go with a locker on a transit? Just wondering.

Here is a good comparison article: http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/1101or-locker-vs-limited-slip-differential/

 

[86scotty]

I went with a Truetrac as well. No regrets. It's been much improved in every circumstance.