Thread: maxi diff locks @ axles now available

Originally Posted by isuzurover

I have only ever observed this problem once in the field. A cruiser with twin ARBs had either a dodgy compressor or an air leak. The ARBs kept unlocking. I agree, the MD locker has an advantage here, but the problem is extremely rare. Conversely, there are reports of vehicles sucking sand into the engine when MD vacuum lines developed a hole...

And that is the reason why positive pressure is preferred which on a Maxi should only require the air lines to be switched to the other side of the piston.

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

Mine certainly arent. If they are on, they stay on until I turn off the main master switch in the passenger footwell - The cars ignition has no bearing on it.

Master 1 does front and rear lockers and front winch.
Master 2 does the rear winch.

the few arb setups i have had a close look at the power to the switches is direct from the battery.......i must see what happens when i disconnect power with the lockers engaged

pete - do you have air going to the rear winch?? or is it solinoids you are talking about

There has been some excellent discussion on locking diffs, what about value for money? A locked rear diff, with heavy duty axles, which is the most cost effective option? Doesn't have to be competition standard, anyone like to comment, cheers Bob.