Wirring the ARB Fridge

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Brandon

From ARB’s Tech Bench.

Proper ARB Fridge Power Supply

With the introduction of the new ARB Freezer Fridge that utilizes a highly sophisticated power supply with low voltage cut-off and fault code diagnostic system we’ve found these units are very sensitive to poor performing power sockets and the associated circuits of the vehicles they are used in. Typically
the problem plugs are at the rear of a vehicle and the problem is low voltage at the socket. The result is a fridge that reads an incorrect dead battery and shuts off flashing a low voltage code.

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Timagehe Fix: ARB now offers a kit with 18 feet of appropriately sized wire, needed terminals, fuse, and female socket to wire a full time permanently hot fridge plug into the vehicle. This is a cost effective solution to add the needed power capacity for the fridge and gain an additional outlet in the rear cargo area of the truck ensuring the fridge functions as it was designed. The kit part number is 10900011 (see new “ARB Product” for more info)…………… Continue reading →

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Communications Upgrades

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Brandon

In my Land Cruiser I use a CB radio and Cell phone for most on road and trail communications. Around camp and hiking I use a FRS/GMRS radio. I decided to make a few upgrades in the Land Cruiser to make communication easier and more reliable.

For the cell phone, I have added a Wilson Electronics 3 watt booster and external antenna.  At the time they didn’t have the cradle, but my old Motorola phone had an antenna port in the back.  Now, they have a complete kit with external antenna, booster, wiring and universal cradle.  The cradle has the inside antenna and will work with any phone, regardless of antenna port.  I am using mine with the Motorola Droid.   While just an external

antenna can increase cell phone reception markedly, the 3 watt booster really gets your signal back out to the tower. Even when I don’t have enough signal for voice communication, I can usually send and receive text messages. Continue reading →

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ARB Premium Recovery Kit

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Brandon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Seattle, January 6th/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/ — ARB USA now offers a complete pre-assembled boxed kit, the ARB premium Recovery Kit includes everything the off-roader needs to get started. Whether it be a simple snatch recovery or a more serious winch recovery, the ARB premium recovery kit has it all. Retailing for $407.00, the premium recovery kit represents exceptional value and a savings over purchasing each component individually.
KIT CONTENTS
- 1x P/No. ARB501 Recovery Bag Large
- 1x P/No. ARB705 17,500lb Snatch Strap
- 1x P/No. ARB730 26,500lb x 10’ Tree Trunk Protector
- 1x P/No. ARB720 9,900lb x 66’ Winch Extension Strap
- 1x P/No. ARB220 Recovery Damper
- 1x P/No. GLOVES Leather Recovery Gloves
- 2x P/No. ARB207D 10,640lbs, 3/4” Pin, D-Shackle
- 1x P/No. 10100020 Snatch Block 9000
Note: The ARB Premium Recovery Kit (P/No. RK9) is not suitable for all vehicles. Please verify your recovery working loads before ordering the kit. ARB recommends using a snatch strap that is 3-4x the vehicle weight, therefore, ARB recommends this kit for vehicles 5,600lbs and under. Perfect for Jeep Wranglers, small pick-ups like the Toyota Tacoma and small SUVs like the FJ Cruiser, Nissan Xterra and Toyota 4Runner.

Check with East  Olympia Cruisers for more information.

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ARB’s new Air Locker Bearing Puller Kit

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Brandon

Seattle, October 21/ ARB 4×4 Accessories/

ARB’s new Air Locker Bearing Puller Kit is a professional tool that no automotive differential installer should be without. As original equipment differential bearings have become more expensive and often difficult to source, it has been increasingly important to attempt to remove the original bearing without causing any damage to it.

As a part of ARB’ new Air Locker Tools range of differential service/installation equipment, this specialty tool offers a unique way of removing a differential carrier bearing without the need to get access under the seating face of the bearing cone.

Features:
- Quickly and easily removes the carrier bearings from most automotive differentials
- Removes without the same level of risk of carrier bearing damage and Air Locker seal surface damage
damage associated with most commercially available bearing pullers.
- Is able to remove many bearings that standard bearing pullers cannot
- Works with most models of ARB Air Locker and OEM differential centers
- Comes in a durable carry case with a dedicated powder coated parts tray for easy storage and transport Continue reading →

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Saginaw P/S upgrade on ’84 FJ60

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Brandon

I had a customer that got tired of replacing re-manufactured stock power steering pumps on his Land Cruiser. He wanted to use a Saginaw pump, and was removing the AIR pump at the same time. At first I was going to use a pre-made bracket that directly replaced the stock pump and mounted to the cylinder head. We were also going to have to install and idler in place of the AIR pump, so I decided to mount the P/S pump in place of the AIR pump, to turn the water pump.

I found the correct P/S pump at a wrecking yard on a ’84 Volvo. This pump is important because it has a larger pulley and a metric fitting on the pump outlet that fits the stock Toyota power steering hose.

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