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      Air Locker Differential GM 12 Bolt, 8.9", 30 SPL, 3.73 & UP RD216

      $1,113.95
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      Part Number: RD216

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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: GM 12-Bolt Truck 8.875 in; Position: Rear; Shaft: 1.31 in; Spline: 30; Ratio: 3.73 Up
      • Prop 65 No
      • Warranty 5 YR
      YearMakeModelSubmodelLiterCylindersFuel typeDoors
      1975-1982ChevroletG10Beauville4.16GAS3
      1977-1982ChevroletG10Beauville58GAS3
      1973-1974GMCK15/K1500 SuburbanBase4.16GASU/K
      1973-1974GMCK15/K1500 SuburbanBase4.16LPGU/K
      1973-1974GMCK15/K1500 SuburbanBase4.16GASU/K
      1973GMCK15/K1500 SuburbanBase58GASU/K
      1973GMCK15/K1500 SuburbanBase58GASU/K
      1973-1974GMCK15/K1500 SuburbanBase5.78GASU/K
      1973-1974GMCK15/K1500 SuburbanBase5.78LPGU/K
      1974GMCK15/K1500 SuburbanBase7.48GASU/K
      1973-1974GMCK15/K1500 SuburbanBase7.48GASU/K
      1975-1980ChevroletG10Beauville5.78GAS3
      1981-1982ChevroletG10Bonaventure4.16GAS3
      1981-1982ChevroletG10Bonaventure58GAS3
      1975-1982ChevroletG10Chevy Van4.16GAS3
      1977-1982ChevroletG10Chevy Van58GAS3
      1975-1980ChevroletG10Chevy Van5.78GAS3
      1975-1982ChevroletG10Sportvan4.16GAS3
      1977-1982ChevroletG10Sportvan58GAS3
      1975-1982ChevroletG10Sportvan5.78GAS3
      1970-1974ChevroletG10 VanBase4.16GASU/K
      1970-1973ChevroletG10 VanBase58GASU/K
      1970-1974ChevroletG10 VanBase5.78GASU/K
      1973-1974ChevroletG10 VanBase7.48GASU/K
      1970-1974ChevroletG10 VanSportvan4.16GASU/K
      1975-1981ChevroletK10Cheyenne4.16GAS2
      1975-1976ChevroletK10Cheyenne4.86GAS2
      1977-1978ChevroletK10Cheyenne58GAS2
      1975-1981ChevroletK10Cheyenne5.78GAS2
      1975-1980ChevroletK10Cheyenne6.68GAS2
      1981-1982ChevroletK10Custom4.16GAS2
      1981-1982ChevroletK10Custom58GAS2
      1981-1982ChevroletK10Custom5.78GAS2
      1975-1980ChevroletK10Custom Deluxe4.16GAS2
      1977-1978ChevroletK10Custom Deluxe58GAS2
      1975-1980ChevroletK10Custom Deluxe6.68GAS2
      1975-1982ChevroletK10Scottsdale4.16GAS2
      1975-1976ChevroletK10Scottsdale4.86GAS2
      1977-1978ChevroletK10Scottsdale58GAS2
      1975-1982ChevroletK10Scottsdale5.78GAS2
      1975-1980ChevroletK10Scottsdale6.68GAS2
      1975-1982ChevroletK10Silverado4.16GAS2
      1975-1976ChevroletK10Silverado4.86GAS2
      1977-1978ChevroletK10Silverado58GAS2
      1975-1982ChevroletK10Silverado5.78GAS2
      1975-1980ChevroletK10Silverado6.68GAS2
      1970-1974ChevroletK10 PickupBase4.16GASU/K
      1973-1974ChevroletK10 PickupBase4.16LPGU/K
      1970-1973ChevroletK10 PickupBase58GASU/K
      1970-1974ChevroletK10 PickupBase5.78LPGU/K
      1970-1972ChevroletK10 PickupBase6.68GASU/K
      1973-1974ChevroletK10 PickupBase7.48GASU/K
      1973-1974ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase4.16GASU/K
      1973-1974ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase4.16LPGU/K
      1975-1980ChevroletK10 SuburbanCustom Deluxe4.16GAS4
      1975-1980ChevroletK10 SuburbanScottsdale4.16GAS4
      1975-1977ChevroletK10 SuburbanSilverado4.16GAS4
      1975-1980ChevroletK5 BlazerCheyenne4.16GAS2
      1981-1982ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom4.16GAS2
      1981-1982ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom58GAS2
      1981-1982ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom5.78GAS2
      1978-1980ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom Deluxe4.16GAS2
      1981-1982ChevroletK5 BlazerSilverado4.16GAS2
      1975-1982GMCJimmyBase4.16GAS2
      1970-1974GMCJimmyBase4.16GAS2
      1970-1974GMCJimmyBase4.16GASU/K
      1972-1974GMCJimmyBase4.16GAS2
      1972-1974GMCJimmyBase4.16GASU/K
      1970-1974GMCJimmyBase4.86GAS2
      1970-1974GMCJimmyBase4.86GASU/K
      1970-1972GMCJimmyBase58GAS2
      1978-1982GMCJimmyBase58GAS2
      1970-1972GMCJimmyBase58GASU/K
      1970-1973GMCJimmyBase58GAS2
      1970-1973GMCJimmyBase58GASU/K
      1970-1982GMCJimmyBase5.78GAS2
      1970-1974GMCJimmyBase5.78GASU/K
      1975-1979GMCJimmyBase6.68GAS2
      1973-1974GMCJimmyBase7.48GAS2
      1973-1974GMCJimmyBase7.48GASU/K
      1975-1982GMCJimmyHigh Sierra4.16GAS2
      1977-1982GMCJimmyHigh Sierra58GAS2
      1975-1982GMCJimmyHigh Sierra5.78GAS2
      1975-1979GMCJimmyHigh Sierra6.68GAS2
      1975-1982GMCJimmySierra Classic4.16GAS2
      1977-1982GMCJimmySierra Classic58GAS2
      1975-1982GMCJimmySierra Classic5.78GAS2
      1975-1979GMCJimmySierra Classic6.68GAS2
      1975-1982GMCJimmySierra Grande4.16GAS2
      1977-1982GMCJimmySierra Grande58GAS2
      1975-1982GMCJimmySierra Grande5.78GAS2
      1975-1979GMCJimmySierra Grande6.68GAS2
      1978-1982GMCJimmyStreet Coupe4.16GAS2
      1978-1982GMCJimmyStreet Coupe58GAS2
      1978-1982GMCJimmyStreet Coupe5.78GAS2
      1978-1979GMCJimmyStreet Coupe6.68GAS2
      1975-1978GMCK15 SuburbanBase4.16GAS4
      1977-1978GMCK15 SuburbanBase58GAS4
      1975-1978GMCK15 SuburbanBase5.78GAS4
      1975-1978GMCK15 SuburbanBase6.68GAS4
      1975-1978GMCK15 SuburbanHigh Sierra4.16GAS4
      1975-1978GMCK15 SuburbanSierra Classic4.16GAS4
      1975-1978GMCK15 SuburbanSierra Grande4.16GAS4
      1972-1974ChevroletG10 VanBase4.16GASU/K
      1973-1974ChevroletG10 VanBase7.48GASU/K
      1972-1974ChevroletG10 VanSportvan4.16GASU/K
      1970-1973ChevroletG10 VanSportvan58GASU/K
      1970-1974ChevroletG10 VanSportvan5.78GASU/K
      1975-1976ChevroletK10Custom Deluxe4.86GAS2
      1980ChevroletK10Custom Deluxe4.86GAS2
      1975-1980ChevroletK10Custom Deluxe5.78GAS2
      1972-1974ChevroletK10 PickupBase4.16GASU/K
      1970ChevroletK10 PickupBase4.86GASU/K
      1972ChevroletK10 PickupBase4.86GASU/K
      1973ChevroletK10 PickupBase4.86GASU/K
      1972-1973ChevroletK10 PickupBase4.86GASU/K
      1970-1974ChevroletK10 PickupBase4.86GASU/K
      1970-1973ChevroletK10 PickupBase58GASU/K
      1970-1974ChevroletK10 PickupBase5.78GASU/K
      1974ChevroletK10 PickupBase7.48GASU/K
      1974ChevroletK10 PickupBase7.48GASU/K
      1973ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase4.16GAS3
      1974ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase4.16GAS4
      1973-1974ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase4.16GASU/K
      1973ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase58GAS3
      1973ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase58GASU/K
      1973ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase58GASU/K
      1973ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase5.78GAS3
      1973-1974ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase5.78GASU/K
      1973-1974ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase5.78LPGU/K
      1973-1974ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase7.48GASU/K
      1981-1982ChevroletK10 SuburbanCustom5.78GAS4
      1977-1979ChevroletK10 SuburbanCustom Deluxe58GAS4
      1975-1980ChevroletK10 SuburbanCustom Deluxe5.78GAS4
      1975-1979ChevroletK10 SuburbanCustom Deluxe6.68GAS4
      1981ChevroletK10 SuburbanDeluxe5.78GAS4
      1977-1979ChevroletK10 SuburbanScottsdale58GAS4
      1975-1980ChevroletK10 SuburbanScottsdale5.78GAS4
      1982ChevroletK10 SuburbanScottsdale5.78GAS4
      1975-1979ChevroletK10 SuburbanScottsdale6.68GAS4
      1977ChevroletK10 SuburbanSilverado58GAS4
      1979ChevroletK10 SuburbanSilverado58GAS4
      1975-1977ChevroletK10 SuburbanSilverado5.78GAS4
      1979ChevroletK10 SuburbanSilverado5.78GAS4
      1980ChevroletK10 SuburbanSilverado5.78GAS4
      1982ChevroletK10 SuburbanSilverado5.78GAS4
      1975-1977ChevroletK10 SuburbanSilverado6.68GAS4
      1979ChevroletK10 SuburbanSilverado6.68GAS4
      1977-1980ChevroletK5 BlazerCheyenne58GAS2
      1975-1980ChevroletK5 BlazerCheyenne5.78GAS2
      1975-1979ChevroletK5 BlazerCheyenne6.68GAS2
      1976-1978ChevroletK5 BlazerCheyenne7.48GAS2
      1977-1980ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom Deluxe58GAS2
      1975ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom Deluxe5.78GAS2
      1977ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom Deluxe5.78GAS2
      1978-1980ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom Deluxe5.78GAS2
      1975ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom Deluxe6.68GAS2
      1977ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom Deluxe6.68GAS2
      1978-1979ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom Deluxe6.68GAS2
      1977-1978ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom Deluxe7.48GAS2
      1978ChevroletK5 BlazerSilverado58GAS2
      1980ChevroletK5 BlazerSilverado58GAS2
      1981-1982ChevroletK5 BlazerSilverado58GAS2
      1978ChevroletK5 BlazerSilverado5.78GAS2
      1980ChevroletK5 BlazerSilverado5.78GAS2
      1981-1982ChevroletK5 BlazerSilverado5.78GAS2
      1978ChevroletK5 BlazerSilverado6.68GAS2
      1978ChevroletK5 BlazerSilverado7.48GAS2
      1977-1978GMCK15 SuburbanHigh Sierra58GAS4
      1975-1978GMCK15 SuburbanHigh Sierra5.78GAS4
      1975-1978GMCK15 SuburbanHigh Sierra6.68GAS4
      1977-1978GMCK15 SuburbanSierra Classic58GAS4
      1975-1978GMCK15 SuburbanSierra Classic5.78GAS4
      1975-1978GMCK15 SuburbanSierra Classic6.68GAS4
      1977-1978GMCK15 SuburbanSierra Grande58GAS4
      1975-1978GMCK15 SuburbanSierra Grande5.78GAS4
      1975-1978GMCK15 SuburbanSierra Grande6.68GAS4
      1973GMCJimmyBase4.86GAS2
      1973GMCJimmyBase4.86GAS2
      1973GMCJimmyBase7.48GAS2
      1973GMCJimmyBase7.48GAS2
      1973GMCJimmyBase4.86GASU/K
      1973GMCJimmyBase4.86GASU/K
      1973GMCJimmyBase7.48GASU/K
      1973GMCJimmyBase7.48GASU/K
      1973ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase4.16GAS3
      1973ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase58GAS3
      1973ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase7.48GAS3
      1973ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase4.16LPG3
      1973ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase5.78LPG3
      1974ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase4.16GAS4
      1974ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase5.78GAS4
      1974ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase7.48GAS4
      1974ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase4.16LPG4
      1974ChevroletK10 SuburbanBase5.78LPG4
      1974ChevroletG10 VanBase5.78LPGU/K
      1974ChevroletG10 VanSportvan5.78LPGU/K
      1975ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom Deluxe4.16GAS2
      1976ChevroletK10Scottsdale7.48GAS2
      1976GMCJimmyHigh Sierra7.48GAS2
      1976ChevroletK5 BlazerBase4.16GAS2
      1976ChevroletK5 BlazerBase5.78GAS2
      1976ChevroletK5 BlazerBase6.68GAS2
      1976ChevroletK5 BlazerBase7.48GAS2
      1976ChevroletK10Cheyenne7.48GAS2
      1976ChevroletK10Custom Deluxe7.48GAS2
      1976ChevroletK10Silverado7.48GAS2
      1976GMCJimmySierra Grande7.48GAS2
      1976GMCJimmyBase7.48GAS2
      1976GMCJimmySierra Classic7.48GAS2
      1976ChevroletG10Beauville6.68GAS3
      1976ChevroletG10Chevy Van6.68GAS3
      1976ChevroletG10Sportvan6.68GAS3
      1977ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom Deluxe4.16GAS2
      1977GMCJimmyBase58GAS2
      1978ChevroletK5 BlazerSilverado4.16GAS2
      1979ChevroletK10 SuburbanSilverado4.16GAS4
      1980ChevroletK10Scottsdale4.86GAS2
      1980ChevroletK10Scottsdale7.48GAS2
      1980ChevroletK10Custom Deluxe7.48GAS2
      1980ChevroletK10Silverado4.86GAS2
      1980ChevroletK10Silverado7.48GAS2
      1980ChevroletK10 SuburbanSilverado4.16GAS4
      1980ChevroletK5 BlazerSilverado4.16GAS2
      1980ChevroletK10Cheyenne4.86GAS2
      1980ChevroletK10Cheyenne7.48GAS2
      1981ChevroletK10Cheyenne58GAS2
      1981ChevroletK10Deluxe4.16GAS2
      1981ChevroletK10Deluxe58GAS2
      1981ChevroletK10Deluxe5.78GAS2
      1981ChevroletK10Scottsdale58GAS2
      1981ChevroletK10Silverado58GAS2
      1981ChevroletK5 BlazerDeluxe4.16GAS2
      1981ChevroletK5 BlazerDeluxe58GAS2
      1981ChevroletK5 BlazerDeluxe5.78GAS2
      1981ChevroletK10 SuburbanCustom58GAS4
      1981ChevroletK10 SuburbanDeluxe58GAS4
      1982ChevroletK10Custom6.28DIESEL2
      1982ChevroletK10Scottsdale6.28DIESEL2
      1982ChevroletK10Scottsdale58GAS2
      1982ChevroletK10Silverado6.28DIESEL2
      1982ChevroletK10Silverado58GAS2
      1982ChevroletK10 SuburbanCustom6.28DIESEL4
      1982ChevroletK10 SuburbanScottsdale6.28DIESEL4
      1982ChevroletK10 SuburbanSilverado6.28DIESEL4
      1982ChevroletK5 BlazerCustom6.28DIESEL2
      1982ChevroletK5 BlazerSilverado6.28DIESEL2
      1982GMCJimmyBase6.28DIESEL2
      1982GMCJimmyHigh Sierra6.28DIESEL2
      1982GMCJimmySierra Classic6.28DIESEL2
      1982GMCJimmySierra Grande6.28DIESEL2
      1982GMCJimmyStreet Coupe6.28DIESEL2
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      VERIFY FITMENT

      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.