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      Air Locker Differential Dana 50, 30 SPL RD158

      $1,113.95
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      Part Number: RD158

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      The world's premier traction aid, an ARB Air Locker keep you moving in all conditions. With the flick of the switch an Air Locker gives instant lock at any moment and its super strong design allows activation at any speed allowing you to tackle the toughest terrain. The advantage of the Air Locker lies in the pneumatically operated locking system inside the differential. When activated, the Air Locker prevents the internal differential gears from rotating and therefore prevents the axle shafts from turning independently of each other. With both wheels tied directly to the rotation of the ring gear, the vehicle maintains maximum possible traction at all times. When unlocked, it operates like a conventional open differential. An Air Locker equipped vehicle can be driven in a slower, safer and more controlled manner, greatly reducing the likelihood of vehicle damage and environmental impact. ;

      Features & Benefits

      • Provides 100 percent traction on demand without affecting on-road drivability or driveline wear
      • Easy, convenient operation allows the user to concentrate on the terrain without leaving the comfort and safety of the driver's seat
      • Two-piece design is ultra-durable and extremely strong ? minimal moving parts ensure maximum reliability
      • Patented ?timed' locking mechanism offers high strength and ultra-fast unlocking
      • Steel reinforced, elastomer bonded annular seal designed to handle the most extreme climatic temperatures on Earth
      • Kit includes: Air Locker differential, activation switch, solenoid valve, air line and bulkhead fitting
      • Air compressor required for operation (sold separately)
      • Color Silver
      • Material Steel
      • Fitment Info Axle: Dana 50; Position: Front; Shaft: 1.31; Spline: 30; Ratio: All
      • Prop 65 No
      • Warranty 5 YR
      YearMakeModelSubmodelLiterCylindersFuel typeDoors
      1980FordF-350Custom58GAS2
      1980FordF-350Ranger58GAS2
      1980FordF-350Ranger Lariat58GAS2
      1980FordF-350Ranger XLT58GAS2
      1982FordF-250Custom4.96LPG2
      1982FordF-250XLT Lariat4.96GAS2
      1982FordF-250XLT Lariat58GAS2
      1982FordF-250XLT Lariat5.88GAS2
      1982FordF-250XLT Lariat6.68GAS2
      1982FordF-250XLT Lariat4.96LPG2
      1982FordF-250XLS6.68GAS2
      1982FordF-250XLS4.96LPG2
      1982FordF-250XL6.68GAS2
      1982FordF-250XL4.96LPG2
      1982FordF-350Custom4.96LPG2
      1982FordF-350XL6.68GAS2
      1982FordF-350XL4.96LPG2
      1982FordF-350XLS6.68GAS2
      1982FordF-350XLS4.96LPG2
      1982FordF-350XLT Lariat4.96GAS2
      1982FordF-350XLT Lariat5.88GAS2
      1982FordF-350XLT Lariat6.68GAS2
      1982FordF-350XLT Lariat4.96LPG2
      1983FordF-250Base6.98DIESEL4
      1983FordF-250Base4.96GAS4
      1983FordF-250Base58GAS4
      1983FordF-250Base5.88GAS4
      1983FordF-250Base7.58GAS4
      1983FordF-250XLT6.98DIESEL4
      1983FordF-250XLT4.96GAS4
      1983FordF-250XLT58GAS4
      1983FordF-250XLT5.88GAS4
      1983FordF-250XLT7.58GAS4
      1983FordF-250XL6.98DIESEL4
      1983FordF-250XL4.96GAS4
      1983FordF-250XL58GAS4
      1983FordF-250XL5.88GAS4
      1983FordF-250XL7.58GAS4
      1983FordF-250XLS6.98DIESEL2
      1983FordF-250XLS7.58GAS2
      1983FordF-250XLS6.98DIESEL4
      1983FordF-250XLS4.96GAS4
      1983FordF-250XLS58GAS4
      1983FordF-250XLS5.88GAS4
      1983FordF-250XLS7.58GAS4
      1983FordF-350XLS6.98DIESEL2
      1983FordF-350XLS7.58GAS2
      1983FordF-350XLS6.98DIESEL4
      1983FordF-350XLS4.96GAS4
      1983FordF-350XLS5.88GAS4
      1983FordF-350XLS7.58GAS4
      1984FordF-250XL4.96LPG2
      1984FordF-250XLT4.96LPG2
      1984FordF-350XL4.96LPG2
      1984FordF-350XLT4.96LPG2
      1984FordF-350XLT4.96LPG4
      1985FordF-250XLT Lariat4.96GAS2
      1985FordF-250XLT Lariat58GAS2
      1985FordF-250XLT Lariat5.88GAS2
      1985FordF-250XLT Lariat4.96LPG2
      1985FordF-250XL4.96LPG2
      1985FordF-350XL4.96LPG2
      1985FordF-350XLT Lariat4.96GAS2
      1985FordF-350XLT Lariat5.88GAS2
      1985FordF-350XLT Lariat4.96LPG2
      1985FordF-350XLT Lariat4.96LPG4
      1986FordF-350XLT58GAS2
      1986FordF-350XLT5.88GAS2
      1986FordF-350XLT Lariat4.96GAS2
      1986FordF-350XLT Lariat5.88GAS2
      1987FordF-250Custom6.98DIESEL2
      1987FordF-250Custom4.96GAS2
      1987FordF-250Custom58GAS2
      1987FordF-250Custom5.88GAS2
      1992FordF-250Ranger5.88GAS2
      1993FordF-250XLT5.88GAS2
      1993FordF-250XLT4.96GAS2
      1993FordF-250XLT58GAS2
      1993FordF-250XLT7.58GAS2
      1994FordF-250Ranger5.88GAS2
      1995FordF-250Base58GAS2
      1995FordF-250Base5.88GAS2
      1996FordF-250Eddie Bauer7.38DIESEL4
      1996FordF-250Eddie Bauer4.96GAS4
      1996FordF-250Eddie Bauer58GAS4
      1996FordF-250Eddie Bauer5.88GAS4
      1996FordF-250Eddie Bauer7.58GAS4
      1996FordF-250Special4.96BI-FUEL4
      1996FordF-250Special7.38DIESEL4
      1996FordF-250Special4.96GAS4
      1996FordF-250Special58GAS4
      1996FordF-250Special5.88GAS4
      1996FordF-250Special7.58GAS4
      1996FordF-250XL4.96BI-FUEL4
      1996FordF-250XL7.38DIESEL4
      1996FordF-250XL4.96GAS4
      1996FordF-250XL58GAS4
      1996FordF-250XL5.88GAS4
      1996FordF-250XL7.58GAS4
      1996FordF-250XLT4.96BI-FUEL4
      1996FordF-250XLT7.38DIESEL4
      1996FordF-250XLT4.96GAS4
      1996FordF-250XLT58GAS4
      1996FordF-250XLT5.88GAS4
      1996FordF-250XLT7.58GAS4
      1997FordF-250 HDXL7.38DIESEL4
      1997FordF-250 HDXL5.88GAS4
      1997FordF-250 HDXL7.58GAS4
      1997FordF-250 HDXL7.38DIESEL2
      1997FordF-250 HDXL5.88GAS2
      1997FordF-250 HDXL7.58GAS2
      1997FordF-250 HDXLT7.38DIESEL4
      1997FordF-250 HDXLT5.88GAS4
      1997FordF-250 HDXLT7.58GAS4
      1997FordF-250 HDXLT7.38DIESEL2
      1997FordF-250 HDXLT5.88GAS2
      1997FordF-250 HDXLT7.58GAS2
      1997FordF-250XLT VIP58GAS2
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyXL7.38DIESEL4
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyXL5.48GAS4
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyXL6.810GAS4
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyXL7.38DIESEL2
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyXL5.48GAS2
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyXL6.810GAS2
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyLariat7.38DIESEL4
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyLariat5.48GAS4
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyLariat7.38DIESEL2
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyLariat5.48GAS2
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyXLT7.38DIESEL4
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyXLT5.48GAS4
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyXLT6.810GAS4
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyXLT7.38DIESEL2
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyXLT5.48GAS2
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyXLT6.810GAS2
      2003FordExcursionEddie Bauer7.38DIESEL4
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyLariat6.810GAS2
      1999FordF-250 Super DutyLariat6.810GAS4
      1999-2000FordF-350 Super DutyLariat6.810GAS2
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyLariat6.810GAS4
      1997-1999FordF-250Base5.48CNG3
      2003-2005FordExcursionEddie Bauer5.48GAS4
      2003-2005FordExcursionEddie Bauer68DIESEL4
      2003-2005FordExcursionEddie Bauer6.810GAS4
      2000-2005FordExcursionLimited5.48GAS4
      2003-2005FordExcursionLimited68DIESEL4
      2000-2005FordExcursionLimited6.810GAS4
      2000-2003FordExcursionLimited7.38DIESEL4
      2004-2005FordExcursionXLS5.48GAS4
      2004-2005FordExcursionXLS68DIESEL4
      2004-2005FordExcursionXLS6.810GAS4
      2000-2005FordExcursionXLT5.48GAS4
      2003-2005FordExcursionXLT68DIESEL4
      2000-2005FordExcursionXLT6.810GAS4
      2000-2003FordExcursionXLT7.38DIESEL4
      1997-1999FordF-250Base4.68GAS2
      1997-1999FordF-250Base4.68GAS3
      1983-1986FordF-250Base4.96GAS2
      1984-1985FordF-250Base4.96LPG2
      1983-1986FordF-250Base58GAS2
      1998-1999FordF-250Base5.48BI-FUEL2
      1998-1999FordF-250Base5.48BI-FUEL3
      1997-1999FordF-250Base5.48CNG2
      1997-1999FordF-250Base5.48GAS2
      1997-1999FordF-250Base5.48GAS3
      1983-1986FordF-250Base5.88GAS2
      1983-1986FordF-250Base6.98DIESEL2
      1983-1986FordF-250Base7.58GAS2
      1980-1982FordF-250Custom4.96GAS2
      1988-1992FordF-250Custom4.96GAS2
      1980-1982FordF-250Custom58GAS2
      1988-1994FordF-250Custom58GAS2
      1980-1982FordF-250Custom5.88GAS2
      1988-1992FordF-250Custom5.88GAS2
      1980-1982FordF-250Custom6.68GAS2
      1988-1992FordF-250Custom7.38DIESEL2
      1987-1992FordF-250Custom7.58GAS2
      1995-1996FordF-250Eddie Bauer4.96GAS2
      1995-1996FordF-250Eddie Bauer58GAS2
      1995-1996FordF-250Eddie Bauer5.88GAS2
      1995-1996FordF-250Eddie Bauer7.38DIESEL2
      1995-1996FordF-250Eddie Bauer7.58GAS2
      1997-1999FordF-250Lariat4.68GAS2
      1997-1999FordF-250Lariat4.68GAS3
      1998-1999FordF-250Lariat5.48BI-FUEL2
      1998-1999FordF-250Lariat5.48BI-FUEL3
      1997-1999FordF-250Lariat5.48CNG2
      1997-1999FordF-250Lariat5.48CNG3
      1997-1999FordF-250Lariat5.48GAS2
      1997-1999FordF-250Lariat5.48GAS3
      1980-1981FordF-250Ranger4.96GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-250Ranger58GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-250Ranger5.88GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-250Ranger6.68GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-250Ranger Lariat4.96GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-250Ranger Lariat58GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-250Ranger Lariat5.88GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-250Ranger Lariat6.68GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-250Ranger XLT4.96GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-250Ranger XLT58GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-250Ranger XLT5.88GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-250Ranger XLT6.68GAS2
      1995-1996FordF-250Special4.96BI-FUEL2
      1995-1996FordF-250Special4.96GAS2
      1995-1996FordF-250Special58GAS2
      1995-1996FordF-250Special5.88GAS2
      1995-1996FordF-250Special7.38DIESEL2
      1995-1996FordF-250Special7.58GAS2
      1997-1999FordF-250XL4.68GAS2
      1997-1999FordF-250XL4.68GAS3
      1995-1996FordF-250XL4.96BI-FUEL2
      1982-1996FordF-250XL4.96GAS2
      1982-1997FordF-250XL58GAS2
      1998-1999FordF-250XL5.48BI-FUEL2
      1998-1999FordF-250XL5.48BI-FUEL3
      1997-1999FordF-250XL5.48CNG2
      1997-1999FordF-250XL5.48CNG3
      1997-1999FordF-250XL5.48GAS2
      1997-1999FordF-250XL5.48GAS3
      1982-1996FordF-250XL5.88GAS2
      1983-1987FordF-250XL6.98DIESEL2
      1988-1996FordF-250XL7.38DIESEL2
      1983-1996FordF-250XL7.58GAS2
      1982-1983FordF-250XLS4.96GAS2
      1982-1983FordF-250XLS58GAS2
      1982-1983FordF-250XLS5.88GAS2
      1997-1999FordF-250XLT4.68GAS2
      1997-1999FordF-250XLT4.68GAS3
      1995-1996FordF-250XLT4.96BI-FUEL2
      1983-1984FordF-250XLT4.96GAS2
      1994-1996FordF-250XLT4.96GAS2
      1983-1984FordF-250XLT58GAS2
      1994-1997FordF-250XLT58GAS2
      1998-1999FordF-250XLT5.48BI-FUEL2
      1998-1999FordF-250XLT5.48BI-FUEL3
      1997-1999FordF-250XLT5.48CNG2
      1997-1999FordF-250XLT5.48CNG3
      1997-1999FordF-250XLT5.48GAS2
      1997-1999FordF-250XLT5.48GAS3
      1983-1984FordF-250XLT5.88GAS2
      1994-1996FordF-250XLT5.88GAS2
      1983-1984FordF-250XLT6.98DIESEL2
      1993-1996FordF-250XLT7.38DIESEL2
      1983-1984FordF-250XLT7.58GAS2
      1994-1996FordF-250XLT7.58GAS2
      1986-1992FordF-250XLT Lariat4.96GAS2
      1986-1992FordF-250XLT Lariat58GAS2
      1986-1992FordF-250XLT Lariat5.88GAS2
      1985-1987FordF-250XLT Lariat6.98DIESEL2
      1988-1992FordF-250XLT Lariat7.38DIESEL2
      1985-1992FordF-250XLT Lariat7.58GAS2
      1997-1999FordF-250XLT VIP4.68GAS2
      1996-1997FordF-250XLT VIP5.88GAS2
      1983-1986FordF-350Base4.96GAS2
      1983-1986FordF-350Base4.96GAS4
      1984-1985FordF-350Base4.96LPG2
      1984-1985FordF-350Base4.96LPG4
      1980-1986FordF-350Base58GAS2
      1983-1986FordF-350Base5.88GAS2
      1983-1986FordF-350Base5.88GAS4
      1983-1986FordF-350Base6.98DIESEL2
      1983-1986FordF-350Base6.98DIESEL4
      1983-1986FordF-350Base7.58GAS2
      1983-1986FordF-350Base7.58GAS4
      1980-1982FordF-350Custom4.96GAS2
      1980-1982FordF-350Custom5.88GAS2
      1980-1982FordF-350Custom6.68GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-350Ranger4.96GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-350Ranger5.88GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-350Ranger6.68GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-350Ranger Lariat4.96GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-350Ranger Lariat5.88GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-350Ranger Lariat6.68GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-350Ranger XLT4.96GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-350Ranger XLT5.88GAS2
      1980-1981FordF-350Ranger XLT6.68GAS2
      1982-1986FordF-350XL4.96GAS2
      1983-1986FordF-350XL4.96GAS4
      1984-1985FordF-350XL4.96LPG4
      1982-1986FordF-350XL5.88GAS2
      1983-1986FordF-350XL5.88GAS4
      1983-1986FordF-350XL6.98DIESEL2
      1983-1986FordF-350XL6.98DIESEL4
      1983-1986FordF-350XL7.58GAS2
      1983-1986FordF-350XL7.58GAS4
      1982-1983FordF-350XLS4.96GAS2
      1982-1983FordF-350XLS5.88GAS2
      1983-1984FordF-350XLT4.96GAS2
      1983-1984FordF-350XLT4.96GAS4
      1983-1984FordF-350XLT5.88GAS2
      1983-1984FordF-350XLT5.88GAS4
      1983-1984FordF-350XLT6.98DIESEL2
      1983-1984FordF-350XLT6.98DIESEL4
      1983-1984FordF-350XLT7.58GAS2
      1983-1984FordF-350XLT7.58GAS4
      1985-1986FordF-350XLT Lariat4.96GAS4
      1985-1986FordF-350XLT Lariat5.88GAS4
      1985-1986FordF-350XLT Lariat6.98DIESEL2
      1985-1986FordF-350XLT Lariat6.98DIESEL4
      1985-1986FordF-350XLT Lariat7.58GAS2
      1985-1986FordF-350XLT Lariat7.58GAS4
      1999-2000FordF-350 Super DutyLariat5.48GAS2
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyLariat5.48GAS4
      1999-2000FordF-350 Super DutyLariat7.38DIESEL2
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyLariat7.38DIESEL4
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyXL5.48GAS2
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyXL5.48GAS4
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyXL6.810GAS2
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyXL6.810GAS4
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyXL7.38DIESEL2
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyXL7.38DIESEL4
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyXLT5.48GAS2
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyXLT5.48GAS4
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyXLT6.810GAS2
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyXLT6.810GAS4
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyXLT7.38DIESEL2
      1999-2002FordF-350 Super DutyXLT7.38DIESEL4
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      Differentials are not one size fits all; there may be differences for the same application. Be sure to verify fitment before ordering.

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      Features

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      BONDED SEAL

      Steel reinforced, elastomer-bonded annular seal has been proven to handle 20,000+ cycles under the most extreme climatic temperatures on earth.

      FLANGE CAP ASSEMBLY

      A billet-machined, alloy steel spider block supports the cross shafts, using the torque applied at each shaft to support the next shaft along.

      AIR SUPPLY

      At the flick of a dash-mounted switch, compressed air is delivered to the seal housing assembly via a nylon air line.

      CLUTCH GEAR

      ARB's patented locking system actually supports the side gear teeth, giving you more torque handling capability, exactly when you need it.

      TWO-PIECE DESIGN

      At the flick of a dash-mounted switch, compressed air is delivered to the seal housing assembly via a nylon air line.

      SPLINED SIDE GEAR

      High-grade surface treatments, forged nickel alloy steel and ARB's patented timed locking system make this the most ‘lockable’ gear in the industry.

      WAVE SPRING


      WAVE SPRING

      Instead of a complex external actuator system to engage/disengage the lock, ARB Air Lockers® use up to 12 return springs to support the entire profile of the locking gear for a fast, positive and independent disengagement.

      PINION GEAR

      Combining the strength of forged nickel alloy steel with redefined gear-tooth geometry, ARB has revolutionized locking differential gear design to yield structural advantages of up to 30% over commercially available high strength gears.

      SPIDER BLOCK

      Steel reinforced, elastomer-bonded annular seal has been proven to handle 20,000+ cycles under the most extreme climatic temperatures on earth.

      LONG CROSS SHAFT

      Alloy steels and performance surface technology make for a high-pressure running fit that can handle an enormous amount of punishment.

      DIFF CASE

      Fully machined, one-piece nodular iron diff carrier case offers the rigidy of a one-piece factory differential with twice the standard number of pinion gears to cope with the torque.

      CROSS SHAFT RETAINING PIN

      Custom made, one-piece hardened retaining pins lock into the assembly using a tapered thread junction.

      FORGED GEARS

      With phenomenal forces being applied to the side and pinion gears within the differential, ARB has invested heavily in the application of forged gears, typically found in heavy-duty commercial, race and agricultural transmissions.

      TRUSTED TRACTION

      A relentless commitment to research and design, the use of quality materials, and an uncompromising approach to manufacturing have all contributed to the Air Locker’s® success in over 100 countries worldwide. Designed and manufactured in Australia, you can trust ARB Air Lockers® for traction in just about any terrain - rock, clay, gravel, sand, snow or mud.

      WINNER'S CIRCLE

      ARB Air Lockers® continue to dominate the world’s toughest off-road events, namely Ultra4's King of the Hammers. Used by some of the biggest names in off-road competition, Air Lockers® are just as at home plugging through mud or scaling near-vertical rock ledges as they are on your local trail. Competition drivers stake their reputations on quality and reliability. If they can trust Air Lockers® to get them across the finish line, then you can be sure they’ll survive anything you throw at them off-road.