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ARB Air Locker Dana 35 27 Spline 3.31 & Down

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Air locker locking differentials allow you to tackle the toughest terrain. The world's premier traction aid, ARB air lockers keep you moving in all conditions.

A complete air locker kit: replacement differential, activation switch, solenoid valve, air line and bulkhead fittings.

Please note: Not all units are supplied with replacement carrier bearings.
Required Parts:

These parts are required for installing this product on your vehicle.

  • CKSA12 air compressor (extremely compact, operates up to 2 air lockers, not intended for oversized tire inflation) or 
  • CKMA12 air compressor (compact, operates up to 2 air lockers and will inflate tires when paired with a 171302) or
  • CKMTA12 air compressor (still compact, operates up to 2 air lockers when paired with 171503, will inflate tires AND run air tools when paired with a 171302 and will run even faster when paired with 171501air tank)
Optional Parts:These parts are not required for installing this product on your vehicle.

  • ALSB1 - bracket for mounting a single rocker switch. Manufactured from steel and powder-coated black. (Suitable for a compressor switch) or 
  • ALSB2 - bracket for moutning two (2) rocker switches. Manufactured from steel and powder-coated black. (Suitable for mounting both a compressor and locker switch) or
  • ALSB3 - bracket for mounting three (3) rocker switches. Manufactured from steel and powder-coated black. (Suitable for moutning both a front and rear air locker and a compressor switch.)
Fitment:
  • Dana 35 27 Spline 3.31 & Down

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Vehicle Engine Notes
1991-1997
Ford Explorer
Eddie Bauer
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1995
Ford Explorer
Expedition
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1993-1997
Ford Explorer
Limited
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1991-1997
Ford Explorer
Sport
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1991-1997
Ford Explorer
XL
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1991-1997
Ford Explorer
XLT
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1990-1992
Ford Ranger
Custom
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1990-1992
Ford Ranger
S
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1990
Ford Ranger
S Plus
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1993-1997
Ford Ranger
Splash
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1991-1993, 1997
Ford Ranger
Sport
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1990-1997
Ford Ranger
STX
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1993-1997
Ford Ranger
XL
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1995
Ford Ranger
XL Sport
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1990-1997
Ford Ranger
XLT
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1984-1989
Jeep Cherokee
Base
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts. No c-clip
1985-1988
Jeep Cherokee
Chief
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts. No c-clip
1985-1989
Jeep Cherokee
Laredo
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts. No c-clip
1987-1989
Jeep Cherokee
Limited
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts. No c-clip
1985-1989
Jeep Cherokee
Pioneer
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts. No c-clip
1989
Jeep Cherokee
Sport
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts. No c-clip
1987-1992
Jeep Comanche
Base
  • Axle: D44
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts.
1987-1988
Jeep Comanche
Chief
  • Axle: D44
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts.
1986
Jeep Comanche
Custom
  • Axle: D44
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts.
1988-1992
Jeep Comanche
Eliminator
  • Axle: D44
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts.
1987-1988
Jeep Comanche
Laredo
  • Axle: D44
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts.
1987-1992
Jeep Comanche
Pioneer
  • Axle: D44
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts.
1986
Jeep Comanche
X
  • Axle: D44
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts.
1986
Jeep Comanche
XLS
  • Axle: D44
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts.
1998
Jeep Grand Cherokee
5.9 Limited
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is 35 not D44A
1993
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Base
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is 35 not D44A
1999-2004
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Laredo
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Quadradrive traction control vehicles require non-Quadradrive axle shafts. Confirm axle is not D44A
1993-1998
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Laredo
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is 35 not D44A
1999-2004
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Limited
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Quadradrive traction control vehicles require non-Quadradrive axle shafts. Confirm axle is not D44A
1993-1998
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Limited
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is 35 not D44A
1995, 1997
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Orvis
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is 35 not D44A
2002-2004
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Overland
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Quadradrive traction control vehicles require non-Quadradrive axle shafts. Confirm axle is not D44A
1994-1995
Jeep Grand Cherokee
SE
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is 35 not D44A
2004
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Special Edition
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Quadradrive traction control vehicles require non-Quadradrive axle shafts. Confirm axle is not D44A
2002
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Sport
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Quadradrive traction control vehicles require non-Quadradrive axle shafts. Confirm axle is not D44A
1997-1998
Jeep Grand Cherokee
TSi
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is 35 not D44A
1997-2004
Jeep TJ
Sahara
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1997-2006
Jeep TJ
SE
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1997-2004, 2006
Jeep TJ
Sport
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
2005
Jeep TJ
Sport
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
  • Ratio: 3.31 down
  • Spline: 27
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Axle: D35
2004-2006
Jeep TJ
Unlimited
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
2006
Jeep Wrangler
65th Anniversary Edition
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1987-1993
Jeep Wrangler
Base
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1988-1992
Jeep Wrangler
Islander
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1987-1990
Jeep Wrangler
Laredo
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1991-1994
Jeep Wrangler
Renegade
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1995
Jeep Wrangler
Rio Grande
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1988, 1991-1994
Jeep Wrangler
S
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1997-2004
Jeep Wrangler
Sahara
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1988-1995
Jeep Wrangler
Sahara
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1997-2006
Jeep Wrangler
SE
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1994-1995
Jeep Wrangler
SE
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1997-2006
Jeep Wrangler
Sport
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1987-1988
Jeep Wrangler
Sport
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
2004-2006
Jeep Wrangler
Unlimited
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
2002-2006
Jeep Wrangler
X
  • Axle: D35
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 3.31 and down
  • Confirm axle is not D44. Some models may require Air Locker ring gear bolt holes to be enlarged due to larger ring gear bolts
1994
Mazda B4000
LE
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1994
Mazda B4000
SE
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1992-1994
Mazda Navajo
DX
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)
1991-1994
Mazda Navajo
LX
  • Axle: D35 IFS Rev
  • Shaft: 1.16"
  • Spline: 27
  • Ratio: 2.73-3.31
  • Confirm gears are reverse cut (high pinion)

Who is ARB?

ARB was founded by Tony Brown back in 1975. He was inspired by his offroading trip to Australia. And soon afterward, he decided to create a company that would provide quality offroad parts for various 4x4 vehicles. During those times, offroaders resort to homemade do-it-yourself parts that often fail during the trip.

The Australian outback is known for its harsh conditions like bumpy roads, extreme temperatures, which are punishing on the vehicles. Broken parts are a common occurrence and Tony decided he could do something better. Using his experience and know-how, he developed more durable equipment that would be able to handle any harsh condition. 

Starting in his small garage, he made his prototype, and from then on the rest is history. Today, ARB has become synonymous with 4x4 and offroading and has been the leading offroading brand in the world. They have become the largest offroad parts manufacturer with a presence in different parts of the globe.

Built with Only the Best

ARB heavily invests its resources in its research and development. The company uses the latest CAD, CAM modeling system that enables them to create and fine-tune its design down to the smallest detail. ARB also partners with some of the top brands in the world like IPF, WARN, and more. This allows them to create products that are unmatched when it comes to performance and quality.

Purchase ARB products at Vivid Racing

When it comes to 4x4 setups, ARB always comes to mind of every offroader out there. They have given enthusiasts quality and reliable parts that help them become the most trusted brand when it comes to 4x4 accessories. 

They offer a complete list of offroading parts such as bumpers, roof racks, under chassis protectors, exo cages, and other accessories needed to turn your vehicle into an offroading machine. Visit Vivid Racing and see the list of their products that would fit your specific vehicle.






ARB warrants ARB Products against defects in workmanship and materials for the Warranty Period. If defective workmanship or materials become apparent in the Warranty Period, ARB will replace or repair the defective ARB Product. Products that are used in competition void warranty. Product purchased “used” or “open box” are not covered under warranty. Warranty is non transferable and only valid to the original purchaser.
    Air Locker® – 5 years from the date of purchase
    Fridge Freezers – 3 years from the date of purchase
    Old Man Emu Suspension Systems – 3 years or 37,000 miles
    All other ARB Product – 2 years from the date of purchase

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