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There's more work in installing a ARB over a Detroit. While the center carrier for the diff and bull gear is replaced. You also have to drill and tap the housing for air and install the bull gear on the new setup. Along with bearings and adjusting everything. [thumbzup]
The Detroit is...
Even with the crate axle, you're still going to open it up to install the locker. You'll just save money by not having to buy the bearings and seals. As I recall, I was looking at re-sealing my front pinion seals and replacing the bearings. Just for the two bearings and seals needed that was...
Dug, for the money, you'd be better served buying a in-crate axle that has been rebuilt already. The seals and bearings get very pricey when you start trying to put together a rebuild kit.
If money were no object, I'd run ARB's in all three. No need for hubs since they go back to an open diff. Although hubs for the front axle would still be nice.