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Post by red85runner on Feb 29, 2004 23:52:44 GMT -5
who has the "Aussie locker" it sounds really appealing, mainly b/c of the cost, but im debating on the lockers im gonna get for my 85.... i was thinking maybe aussie locker in the front and powertrax in the rear, i dont have the $$ for ARB or Electrac....
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Post by Sean on Mar 3, 2004 14:34:40 GMT -5
I don't really think there is much to choose between the aussie and the powertrax. I would go with one or the other for simplicity. Aussie's are supposed to be a bit more quiet.
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Post by red85runner on Mar 4, 2004 0:49:37 GMT -5
well actually, 4wheel parts has a special on now, 2 ring and pinions, 2 install kits, 2 genuine gear Quick Locks for $895, plus i get $150 off of install with a coupon. so thats an awesome deal, anyone know about Quick locks?
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Post by L8sho2003 on Mar 6, 2004 1:10:51 GMT -5
I know I'm thinking about it!!! Also adding a twin stick transfer case shifter. With the 4 wheelparts deal and the $150 twin stick, it's way cheaper than ARB's and I'd still be able to steer a little.
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Post by 86taco on Mar 14, 2004 18:59:32 GMT -5
I have an aussie locker put it in in november. I love it. I like the click click when I turn corners it makes poeple look. Now i dont hear it over the TSL's. It took like 2 1/2 months to get it they had shipping problems I was getting anxious. I can crawl up on some pretty steep hills in 2 wheel drive and when I lock in the hubs its even better. It was really easy to install and I have had no problems yet. I think you can get a lockrite for about hte same price. But that is up to you. later
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Post by banshee45 on Mar 14, 2004 22:34:05 GMT -5
i am curious about the twin stick, is that for the toyota transfercase, and who makes and how do you get ahold of them?
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Mar 14, 2004 23:43:30 GMT -5
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Post by joes94yota on Mar 14, 2004 23:56:58 GMT -5
Why does it got click click when you turn corners? I'm thinking about buying one for my truck
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Post by banshee45 on Mar 15, 2004 1:28:57 GMT -5
the teeth rotaing around on themselves as the locker open to allow the inside tire to spin fast during the corner. but i have really only heard my locker click once or twice sincei have a loud exhaust on v6
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Post by banshee45 on Jun 30, 2004 21:14:56 GMT -5
my update on my aussie locker so for. well now i am a lockright man, as it turns out my aussie locker was never unlocking. for the past 3-4 months before i just swapped housing my aussie never unlocked. which explained the no clicks around corners, having to fight my truck everytime i turn the wheel and the increased tire wear.
but i am not sure what caused it, as my pins finally gave out, but i think the spare 2pinion carrier that i used was warped or crooked, so it never allowed it to unlock
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Post by 86taco on Jul 17, 2004 15:38:56 GMT -5
Thats weird man. my aussie has performed flawlessly. wouldnt give it up for anything. Are you sure you set the backlash correctly. If you jack up the rear end you shouldof been able to turn one tire and hear it click.
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Post by lal357 on Jul 21, 2004 19:43:38 GMT -5
i just put mine in saturday and works fine i also tested it out before i took it on the road i could spin the tires and both turn then grab one a reverse it and ya click click click doesnt matter if i do it in forward or reverse then i tried it on the ground wheels lock up tight but left me turn as normal .
did you check your gap between the two inside pieces mine gaped out at .157
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Post by banshee45 on Jul 24, 2004 1:04:28 GMT -5
when i still had mine it it would never unlock, but sincei had never had a locker before i didn't know it wasn't working right. but after i had to change rear axles, and put in a lock-right i know my aussie locker wasn't working
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Post by 4TACXOMA4 on Sept 10, 2004 14:00:02 GMT -5
With the rear end jacked up and an automatic locker installed, I believe both tires should not spin when you turn one of them. You should hear the ratcheting sound...
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Post by 93stucktruck on Feb 12, 2005 15:01:20 GMT -5
hey banshee45 sorry it didnt work for you... was the aussie locker totaly broken... if not would you want to sell it...??
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Post by hoeRunna on Apr 16, 2005 20:47:24 GMT -5
Some questions on these lockers. Usable on a daily driver, Weekend wheeler, on both front and Back diffs?(89pickup, presently importing Helix Surf) Or should a not so serious wheeler save his bucks for other goodys and just put one on the front? As far as lockers of this style go Aussie lockers sound as good as any other? what do you guys think? On this Helix Surf(4runner) front end it has auto locking hubs, Would my diff be turning all the time on this model unlike my pickup with manual freewheeling hubs? And would instaling lockers be within the realm of a guy who has had his rear end apart to change all the seels and wheel bearings?
Thanks
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