Aussie Lockers Only $199.99 [Archive] - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board

spencurai

05-15-2003, 12:11 PM

BTW, I just wanted to let all of you know I'm disrespectful at times and I apologize for my previous post here regarding this new product. It may take them some time to ramp up and have a locker available for my Samurai.

I did not see the "Vendor bashing will NOT be tolerated in this forum!" sentence in the rules at the top of the forum, again my sincerest apologies for being such a a huge asswipe. I sure hope Lance does not ban me, I bet if I screw up one more time i'm gona get axed from PBB.

woody

05-15-2003, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by spencurai
Inappropriate statement deleted my the Moderator

...and with that caliber of request, I'm sure they'll be adding your vehicle model to their lineup immediately.... :rolleyes:

rockrunner64

05-17-2003, 03:57 PM

Is there a 35 spline dana 60 locker

Ditto

NIC

05-17-2003, 08:22 PM

link didnt work for me.

i am interested to know, are these sold in australia as a lokka? or are they something different.

NICK

Blucruz

05-17-2003, 11:44 PM

Link worked for me-didn't see anything for a Dana 60 or for Toy
V6. Looks a lot like a lockright but doesn't look like it has as many springs in it. Wish I could see a better breakdown picture of it-Price is right if it works as stated. How much for shipping to CA.?

steveh

05-18-2003, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by Blucruz
Link worked for me-didn't see anything for a Dana 60 or for Toy
V6. Looks a lot like a lockright but doesn't look like it has as many springs in it. Wish I could see a better breakdown picture of it-Price is right if it works as stated. How much for shipping to CA.?

Full list in Acrobat format (https://offroadlockers.com/Model_List.pdf)

I see both the Dana 60 and the Toy v6

aussielocker

05-19-2003, 09:25 AM

When you go to the SHOP page there is an option to check on other models that are not on the current model page. There is an Acrobat note and all you have to do is to click there and this takes you to the model list that includes engineering programs in process. Next up will be the Ford 8.8" and 9". Following that is the GM 12 and 14 bolt units.

Thanks you for your interest in the Aussie Locker......

Traction to go anywhere

aussielocker

05-19-2003, 09:34 AM

Shipping costs for the Aussie Locker is $14.00 per unit. This includes insurance and the rate is good for anywhere in the lower 48 states. We use UPS Ground for all shipping.

Let us know if there are any other questions.

64rovr

05-22-2003, 09:00 PM

i just ordered mine, will let everyone know how it is!

good deal, Aussie Locker :cool:

JeepinIan

05-23-2003, 05:18 AM

I could not find a D60 35 spline for a front GM D60. Do you know when/if they are going to be coming out w/ one?

willbeis

06-01-2003, 10:20 AM

We just heard, they are having problems with manufacturing and there isn't any stock in the states yet.
We will not wait any longer for these since there is no E.T.A. and we have been waiting allmost a month.
So with that said..........Where is the best(cheapest) place to get a Detroit soft locker for the front of an 85 Toy? (east coast) :mad:

64rovr

06-01-2003, 10:27 AM

the owner replied to my email and said that the toy lockers will ship out the week after next... i am keeping my order.

DogDenII

06-03-2003, 11:44 AM

There are so many possible growing pains in a company. Although there are obviously no excuses, it's safe to say that CHIT will happen.

It's not like the guy has charged up a bunch of credit cards and is refusing to repay.
It's not even like they guy is not telling you what is going on and keeping you all in the dark.

He's got a product that he WANTs to get out there but his suppliers can't stand up straight. I'd rather he switch suppliers then wait. That is what he has done.

Relax - Soon you'll hear the good and bad once the lockers are in.

Not making excuses but I remember waiting a LONG time, in the dark, for a product that was charged to my card immediately and then took months to have it re-credited due to a 4month delivery wait.

Keep that in mind

Ben Holloway

06-03-2003, 09:41 PM

let me know how they work, thinkin about throwing one in the 44 so i can save some bucks for superior shafts

Ben

yotacowboy

06-08-2003, 03:53 PM

so what's the skinny? has anybody recieved/installed one of these yet?? just curious...

willbeis

06-08-2003, 05:09 PM

I heard they were having problems with there spring vender.
The spring vender went belly up.
I think he should chime in here and let us know what's going on or atleast an ETA.

aussielocker

06-08-2003, 06:33 PM

Yes, we had a spring availability and product performance problem with our spring vendor. They had a machine breakdown that required parts from Europe, and those were delayed. When we got the springs they were short and would not accept them even thought the difference was 1mm. They then informed us that they could not produce the spring to full specification in the volumes we require. We had to find and qualify a new spring vendor and that has been done. We are expecting springs to be shipped to us this week and we have product setting in boxes just waiting for the springs. We are now expecting to have product in the air to us on the weekend or on 9 June at the latest. First available will be Toyota, Dana 44 and AMC 20. The balance of the Dana models will follow very quickly.

We have not charged anyones credit card for a locker that has been ordered. We have also notified our customers of this problem and have given them the option of cancelling or keep the order and getting a gift certificate of appreciation when we ship. I am pleased to say that we have had only 3 orders cancelled.

We certainly apologize for this delay. However, our commitment to quality is absolute and if it costs us business to ensure the highest quality locker on the market, so be it.

Thanks to everyone for their support and questions. Please let us know how we can assist you.

Bill

willbeis

06-08-2003, 07:10 PM

Very good, thank you for the up date.
Yes we are still waiting for the Toyota lockers to come in.
I had to rebuild my front axle and was hoping to have the locker to put in at the same time. We rebuilt the axle this past weekend, it HAD to be done before I burned it up. I will tare it down again when they come in.

DogDenII

06-09-2003, 06:19 AM

EXTREMELY happy to hear this Bill!

I know that people get frustrated when what they expect does not come through. Heck, I lead THAT bunch :rolleyes: but in that situation, you usually end up with no communications, a charged card, wasted phone bill costs and a super bad taste in your mouth every setteling with the credit card company.

Fortunately, that's not so in this case. It's a new product in a large market. Things are bound to happen.

If you run into anything else, just keep us informed! Thanks Bill.

Jon

trdvet

06-09-2003, 05:57 PM

TTT. Anybody get theres yet? Later

DogDenII

06-10-2003, 06:19 AM

We are now expecting to have product in the air to us on the weekend or on 9 June at the latest.

If they got the product yesterday, I would imagine within the next week we should be seeing the product arriving at our doors.
I'll be sure to post here when I see one.

willbeis

06-12-2003, 09:06 AM

Are you guys sure this is not a cruel joke that some one made up?
Well, we have waited this long. I will only wait till the first of july to get one to my door.:mad:

DogDenII

06-12-2003, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by willbeis
Are you guys sure this is not a cruel joke that some one made up?
Well, we have waited this long. I will only wait till the first of july to get one to my door.:mad:

The most information that I can offer is this:

Email response recieved 6/12/03

"Our new vendor had to order some new equipment to meet our specification and they have done so at great cost to them. The initial test run was right on spec. so we gave them to go ahead for full production. They were to ship this week and while I was hoping that "this week" meant Monday it also means "Friday", but as of this morning everything looked like we would have them in our production facility Tuesday or Wednesday. This would enable us to ship to the USA by the end of the week and unless we get hit with a customs delay to our customers by end of the following week. Clearly a painful departure from our business plan."

I would imagine we'll see them before July.

The big UCP 2-event is in August. It would be nice to test these out before we get to the event.

willbeis

06-12-2003, 09:46 AM

I will also be going to the UCP event and am hoping to have it by then.
:D

trdvet

06-16-2003, 09:46 AM

Anybody heard from this guy?? I emailed him and PM'd him on thursday and no word. Later

aussielocker

06-16-2003, 06:09 PM

Kyle,

We responded on 6-12 the date you sent the e-mail to us. The message was returned on 6-13 saying it was non-deliverable due to Persistent Transient Failures. We sent it again on 6-14 and it was again returned to us today with the same response. We have again sent you the information you requested today.

We do not know if the problem is with our ISP or yours, but we have been responsive and apologize for the inconvenience.

Bill Cole

trdvet

06-16-2003, 07:55 PM

Bill,

Send it to trdvet@excite.com or kingalbritton@yahoo.com I have recieved mail in these boxes so I don't know where the problem is coming from? Have you shipped the lockers out yet? Thanks

willbeis

06-17-2003, 04:21 AM

I guess you can tell, we are anxiously waiting for these lockers to come in.
What's that old saying........."good things come to those who wait".
:)

Since we are here though:

UCP Event Information (http://www.lieblweb.com/UCP/UCP.html)

oregon

06-22-2003, 04:53 PM

I just ordered mine on their site (https://offroadlockers.com). This is a great deal. If you look at the locker:
https://offroadlockers.com/shp/sto_display_oversize.phtml?n=40.full.jpg
they appear to be similar in some ways with the old Power Trax "performance locker" which was supposed to be stronger than the standard Lock Right. Anyway, you can't go wrong with this price!. I can't wait to try it! :bounce2:

willbeis

06-27-2003, 08:54 AM

Anyone know what's going on?
Are they built?
Are they in the states?
Are they for sale?
Are we ever gonna see one?
I am getting a little frustrated waiting.
I had to rebuild the front axle before getting the locker.

*****************************
Edit:

OK - so I just really want to get this thing installed and find out
if it's really "all-that" :D

steveh

06-27-2003, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by willbeis
Anyone know what's going on?
Are they built?
Are they in the states?
Are they for sale?
Are we ever gonna see one?
I am getting a little frustrated waiting.
I had to rebuild the front axle before getting the locker.

Did ya call them, or just post here? Try calling the vendor, I doubt they live here on PBB waiting for you to post

DogDenII

06-29-2003, 07:05 AM

*****************************
Edit:

OK - so I just really want to get this thing installed and find out
if it's really "all-that" :D [/B]

Always starting trouble aren't you :D

We should know this week. ;) I have Chad on standbye and the UCP event is quickly approaching.

DogDenII

07-02-2003, 08:42 AM

Update:

First shipment should clear customs on the 9th and then be delivered to NY. :D

DogDenII

07-06-2003, 06:42 AM

The first shipment has reached the states!

The Aussie Lockers for the Toyota 8" 30 spline (non-V6) diff (XD-20830), AMC 20 and Dana 44 (over subscribed) are on their way on a United Flight out of Australia today. Our forwarder has indicated that with the 4th holiday we will get them through customs on July 9 and we are set up to ship on the 10th. The 8.876 lockers (XD-21230) should ship by the end of next week.

Hang tight for updated information.

Bill Cole will also be at the UCP event at

UCP Information (www.lieblweb.com/UCP/UCP.html) Paragon Adventure Park (www.paragonap.com)

willbeis

07-06-2003, 09:18 AM

Well, this is great news.
OK, people line up and place your orders.:p

Phantom

07-09-2003, 05:31 PM

Still wont order till I get the POR word :) but waiting anxiously.

aussielocker

07-13-2003, 03:48 PM

Aussie Lockers for the Toyota 8", AMC 20 and Dana 44 shipped to our customers last week. More models are arriving next week and we expect that by the end of July the long dry spell will be over for those who have patiently waited for their Aussie Locker to be delivered.

David Moore, the evaluation locker was shipped to the address you provided. We look forward to your installation and product review.

Aussie Lockers.....Traction to go anywhere

willbeis

07-14-2003, 04:31 AM

Bill, this is great news for everyone. I hope that your product takes off and you have more orders then you can fill.
This site will make you or break you with there testing of the locker...... I wish you success.

DRM

07-15-2003, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by aussielocker
David Moore, the evaluation locker was shipped to the address you provided. We look forward to your installation and product review.

I can't wait either :)

trdvet

07-15-2003, 02:05 PM

I got mine today....thank you. I will install it when I have more time off work. Later

DogDenII

07-15-2003, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by trdvet
I got mine today....thank you. I will install it when I have more time off work. Later

HOLY! I'm in PA and I haven't gotten mine yet. I guess that shows where PA stands w/UPS. Patiently waiting. I'll have mine installed the first week it's here and I'll have it up at UCP on August 9th, 10th and Paragon and Rausch Creek.

Come on Big Brown

trdvet

07-15-2003, 04:42 PM

What can brown do for you? I was glad to see him too! Always nice to get parts in. Later

DogDenII

07-16-2003, 10:34 AM

The sun gets brighter every day. Locker install scheduled for Friday July 18th. :flipoff2:

View Details
Status: In Transit

Package Progress:

Date Time Location Activity

Jul 16, 2003 6:08 A.M. LANCASTER, PA, US OUT FOR DELIVERY

6:07 A.M. LANCASTER, PA, US ARRIVAL SCAN

Jul 15, 2003 10:35 P.M. HORSHAM, PA, US DEPARTURE SCAN
2:42 P.M. HORSHAM, PA, US ARRIVAL SCAN

Jul 14, 2003 10:15 P.M. HENRIETTA, NY, US DEPARTURE SCAN

7:37 P.M. HENRIETTA, NY, US ORIGIN SCAN
4:36 P.M. HENRIETTA, NY, US PICKUP SCAN
2:57 P.M. US BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

DRM

07-16-2003, 12:51 PM

Got the testing unit today. Pacgaking looks good, product looks good too :)

Installation instructions are impressive!

Testing unit will be installed and tested in the front of a Toyota 8" solid axle 4Runner within the next 2 weeks, expect a review here on Pirate4x4.com to follow shortly after :)

DogDenII

07-17-2003, 05:12 AM

I also got mine yesterday.

Holy Tiny package! :D

I checked the package against the inventory list and all looks good. Whatever you do....... Keep an eye out on the package when you open the box. There is a small bag with spacers and springs. You DON'T want to lose them.

Grabbed the Install Instructions :eek: You can't possibly have ANY questions how to install it unless you don't know the terminology. Absolutely complete.

Now...... The real test. Willbeis and I are pulling the front 3rd out tomorrow night. This will be in a completely stock birf front set-up.

David.... are you running longs?

Jon

trdvet

07-17-2003, 06:35 AM

I will be installing mine on my front D44. Later

cruiseroutfit

07-17-2003, 02:05 PM

Any pictures of the unit and its parts?

DogDenII

07-17-2003, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by cruiseroutfit
Any pictures of the unit and its parts?

I'll get them for you tomorrow.

jdog

07-17-2003, 07:07 PM

is there one of these for 78 ford front hp dana 60? i looked and didn't see one.

aussielocker

07-18-2003, 08:53 AM

Dana 60 Aussie Lockers are scheduled for next year. The next models will be a Toyota 7.5" 27 spline. Following that is a Ford 9" (full locker set) and the Ford 8.8". We expect to be adding models at the rate of one per month.

kpj

07-18-2003, 10:11 AM

Any chance of getting the HP 60 ones moved up sooner? :D

No_Bucks

07-18-2003, 12:22 PM

Here's a pic of the components:

No_Bucks

07-18-2003, 12:27 PM

And one more:

BeerStud

07-18-2003, 10:04 PM

How long will this "introductory price" last?

aussielocker

07-19-2003, 09:54 AM

The Introductory Price of $199.99 for the Aussie Locker was originally intended to expire on July 1. However, with our delay in shipment we are extending it until October 1.

trdvet

07-19-2003, 06:59 PM

Installed mine today, not too bad at all. Going to Gilmer TX this coming weekend to test it out. Later

DogDenII

07-19-2003, 07:45 PM

Mine is sitting on stands w/3rd out and the locker will be installed on Monday. I'll be at the UCP Event (http://www.lieblweb.com/UCP/UCP.html) on August 9th and 10. Aussie Locker will be able to see his product perform in person :D

http://mywpages.comcast.net/dogdenii/Animal/sblue.jpg

madmarx

07-19-2003, 09:21 PM

Aussilocker, Because the aussi locker is not available for the Dana 60 now, and will not be available before October 1, is there some way I can lock in the 199 price for a 60 locker before the Oct 1 end of intro price?

aussielocker

07-20-2003, 07:18 AM

The Dana 60 product development program is on our list of new products to be introduced. The engineering schedule was set back due to engineering having to be deeply involved in our spring vendor sourcing and qualification. We will be meeting with engineering next month to discuss our plans, and timing, and then will be in a much better position to advise customers when they will see certain models for purchase.

Since the Dana 60 is a large diff I do not expect that the Introductory Price will be the $199.99, but I know it will be less than any other product on the market.

Thanks for your continued interest in the Aussie Locker.

Bill

madmarx

07-20-2003, 07:39 AM

Thank you for the prompt response. Can't blame a guy for trying to save a few bucks:D. Please keep us informed.

DogDenII

07-20-2003, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by aussielocker
Dana 60 Aussie Lockers are scheduled for next year. The next models will be a Toyota 7.5" 27 spline. Following that is a Ford 9" (full locker set) and the Ford 8.8". We expect to be adding models at the rate of one per month.

Unless R&D is cheaper on these models and in turn less time consuming and expensive, I believe that the D60 may me a more profitable route prior to the Toyota 7.5 or the Ford 8.8. The 9" is widely used and is possibly a larger market then the d60. I know that the 8.8 is a popular choice for the YJ rear swaps but not as much as the D44 or D60 swaps.

Just thinking out loud.

JamisonWorkshop

07-21-2003, 11:36 AM

Is the Toy 8" in stock in the states now or are you shipping all direct from Aussie. If not when will you be keeping a # of the units on hand in the states. Sounding more and more tempting
since I will never get the money together for an ARB. I myswell lock it and forget about it. Thanks. Michael

Arya Ebrahimi

07-21-2003, 06:26 PM

I know this is the all-mighty "Pirate" board, but are there any production plans for the D30s?? Believe it or not, many people use these in the world outside the "hardcore rockcrawling I'm billy-badass arena" :flipoff2:

ranger

07-21-2003, 08:03 PM

What are you guys paying for shipping?:skull:

bubs

07-22-2003, 06:19 AM

who makes them for you over here?

cause i am interested and can't see the point in buying it then having it shipped back to australia

looks like a better product than what is offered here un the lokka brand

DogDenII

07-22-2003, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by JamisonWorkshop
Is the Toy 8" in stock in the states now or are you shipping all direct from Aussie. If not when will you be keeping a # of the units on hand in the states. Sounding more and more tempting
since I will never get the money together for an ARB. I myswell lock it and forget about it. Thanks. Michael

Let me see if I can help you guys out here.

First off, the first shipment of lockers has been shipped out of NY. They are not being shipped directly from Aussieland to you.

As I understand it, now that the spring vendor has been qualified and the testing complete, production should be consistant and a normal flow of lockers will begin shortly. With the normal flow of lockers comes the "in stock" availability. Unfortunately for both Aussie Lockers and the customer, the problems with the spring vendor caused a HUGE back-log in product availability. This is now cured. :D

I should have my 3rd member back tomorrow and it will be "backyard" tested until the UCP Event (http://www.lieblweb.com/UCP/UCP.html) at Paragon AP (http://www.paragonap.com) and Rausch Creek (http://www.rauschcreekoffroadpark.com/home.asp) on August 9th and 10th.

DogDenII

07-22-2003, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by bubs
who makes them for you over here?

cause i am interested and can't see the point in buying it then having it shipped back to australia

looks like a better product than what is offered here un the lokka brand

I would imagine that Bill should be able to work something out but I can't say for sure. Remember, once he does it once, he'll have to have it available to everyone else.

DogDenII

07-22-2003, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by ranger
What are you guys paying for shipping?:skull:

Shipping was pretty cheap from me since I'm just a state away :flipoff2: Really though... just go to UPS' website (http://www.ups.com) and enter a weight of 7lbs or so to your location from his. Should be pretty damn close.

aussielocker

07-22-2003, 11:13 AM

Average shipping weight is 7 pounds. There is also a $7.00 handling charge added that covers shipping insurance, etc. Average shipping now is running about $14.00 for the USA by using UPS ground.

aussielocker

07-22-2003, 11:17 AM

Yes, we have a Dana 30 model. We expect them in our inventory on or before August 10.

We do not sell outside of the Americas. That is Canada through the tip of South America.

We have run through virtually all of the first shipment and have more Aussie Lockers shipping on Thursday July 24. We will have inventory for all models from the first part of August on. Our customer service goal is shipping all orders by next business day.

Thanks for the continued interest and purchases of the Aussie Locker.

ranger

07-22-2003, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by DogDenII

Shipping was pretty cheap from me since I'm just a state away :flipoff2: Really though... just go to UPS' website (http://www.ups.com) and enter a weight of 7lbs or so to your location from his. Should be pretty damn close.

No ground UPS shipping in AK, air only...Which costs $$$. Most of the time shipping is more than the product.
The reason I asked is I initally assumed they were being shipped from Aussieland, so shipping to me would be comparable to you. I guess not.:(

liljimmyman

07-22-2003, 10:14 PM

So when the introductory price is over how much are we looking at? You keep saying lower than every one else, but do you have a figure yet?

aussielocker

07-23-2003, 08:05 PM

Contact us at bill@offroadlockers.com and we can discuss shipping via US Postal Service. I recall that their rates on 7 pounds were competitive, and with your zip code we will be pleased to verify the cost of shipping and delivery time.

jeep family

07-24-2003, 11:24 AM

liljimmyman "So when the introductory price is over how much are we looking at? You keep saying lower than every one else, but do you have a figure yet?"

Check out their web site. It has a full price list page with standard pricing for every available unit.

trdvet

07-27-2003, 05:58 PM

Just wanted to let everyone know it held up fine, I just came back from wheeling in north Texas. Great locker. Later

Phantom

07-27-2003, 10:39 PM

OK :) now lets get some specifics on how it handled.. I know some of us have been waiting a while to hear so lets make with the nitty gritty LOL.

I personally would like to know if you noticed it in turns and such? Any noticible noise? How well it did on the trails you went on?

Thanks in advance

trdvet

07-28-2003, 12:29 AM

It handled fine, on some ledges it was very hard to turn. No noticeable noice unless you were rolling around with your hubs locked. I did not have problem on any trail I went on, I crawled right up and it did it's job like it was suppose to. Later

DogDenII

07-28-2003, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by trdvet
It handled fine, on some ledges it was very hard to turn. No noticeable noice unless you were rolling around with your hubs locked. I did not have problem on any trail I went on, I crawled right up and it did it's job like it was suppose to. Later

You're kidding right? :rolleyes:

You are the first one to wheel with this locker and you give absolutely no tech on it? :eek:

"No noticeable noice unless you were rolling around with your hubs locked"

Can you possibly ellaborate on this?

You've been wheeling how long without a front locker and now you have one and it makes no noticible difference? Spend some time will you? Give a decent write-up about the thing working in certain situations.

DRM

07-28-2003, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by DogDenII

You're kidding right? :rolleyes:

You are the first one to wheel with this locker and you give absolutely no tech on it? :eek:

"No noticeable noice unless you were rolling around with your hubs locked"

Can you possibly ellaborate on this?

You've been wheeling how long without a front locker and now you have one and it makes no noticible difference? Spend some time will you? Give a decent write-up about the thing working in certain situations.

With all due respect, having not yet installed the locker but looked ot over very closely in my own hands - there is no reaosn why it should any different in it's function than a lockright or EZ locker.

There may be some slight design changes that would make it quiter, but it's function should be identical.

DogDenII

07-28-2003, 08:22 AM

DRM -

Yo man, I completely understand what you are saying but to just come back and say "it works" it rediculous. Did you "get it", "did you just stay mild? Did you feel anything strange? Was there ANYTHING negative? Even if you were giving a run down on a lock-right, people want to know the "real" information.

Also, the lockrights often fail in situations, was it put in the situation?

AxlesUp

07-28-2003, 03:35 PM

um DRM hasnt installed his yet :rolleyes:
trdvet did and said he liked it.

im sure when drm gets it installed we will have the full scoop..

Peace
Jw

Eskimo

07-28-2003, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by DogDenII

Also, the lockrights often fail in situations, was it put in the situation?

In what situations would this be? I'd like to know, since my rig has had a LR in it for 4 years of hard use, now running 38.5" SX's, and I'd like to not break it...

Yes, I've broken the pins... after 4 Newfield breaks...

Detroits break too when the inner axle goes, nothing is bulletproof.

trdvet

07-28-2003, 10:07 PM

Originally posted by DogDenII

You're kidding right? :rolleyes:

You are the first one to wheel with this locker and you give absolutely no tech on it? :eek:

"No noticeable noice unless you were rolling around with your hubs locked"

Can you possibly ellaborate on this?

You've been wheeling how long without a front locker and now you have one and it makes no noticible difference? Spend some time will you? Give a decent write-up about the thing working in certain situations.

Chill. It's a lockright ask other people how lockrights are. Besides DRM is doing a full write up and tech, I was just saying I like mine and it wheeled great yours might be different since your rig is different i.e. tires size and so forth. The only noise you get from the locker is when it locks and makes a clicking sound like all lockrights. Later:rolleyes:

Phantom

07-29-2003, 06:54 PM

I think you miss the point bud.. this item has been touted to be better than the lockright in several areas.. quiet and smooth operation was one of my concerns.. as well as no tire wear..

I understand that DRM is going to do a full right up.. if you didnt want to elaborate on the operation of the unit.. you probably shouldnt have announced that you had it in and was going to do some testing yourself..

I feel its only fair for those of us who have hinged our decisions to buy on the ok and particulard of those who braved in and bought it sight unseen. I know I dont have 200 bucks to spare to buy one to find it doesnt suit my needs.. I could use the 200 to put towards something that may.

Telling us to chill is holy unrealistic by any means... sorta like dangling the carrot on a string in front of us.

I am sure we all are certain of the fact that this item will lock the axles.. wether it broke during use, was it smooth in its transfer, if it clicked when it locked, how loud was it.. and was there a noticeable jolt (etc.) associated with it. In your use do you think there might be any less tire wear (if any) over a regular lock-rite? OR is this item exactly like a Lock-Rite that it truly does not merit any accolade or comment that would set it apart?

If you could elaborate on that I would be much happier than the lacking response you have provided so far.

Comprende'

trdvet

07-29-2003, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by Phantom
wether it broke during use, was it smooth in its transfer, if it clicked when it locked, how loud was it.. and was there a noticeable jolt (etc.) associated with it. In your use do you think there might be any less tire wear (if any) over a regular lock-rite?

No problem, no it did not break, i thought the locking action was very smooth with an audible click that could be heard barely over idle of my V6, no jolt what so ever, tire wear is not a concern with me since it is in my front axle. To give some specs on my vehicle I am running the locker in my toyota tacoma in the front d44, supercharged V6 and 35x12.50 MTRs.

Seabass, boo hoo.:D If you think my posts are useless don't comment on them. Later

steveh

07-29-2003, 11:30 PM

Hey! Move this disscusion to a tech forum! This is not the place for it!

'nough said!!!

adrunner

08-01-2003, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by DRM

Testing unit will be installed and tested in the front of a Toyota 8" solid axle 4Runner within the next 2 weeks, expect a review here on Pirate4x4.com to follow shortly after :)

Thought it was goin in the rear 3rd, David? Sup? Doesn't really matter. Will be down there Saturday ASAP.:grinpimp:

DogDenII

08-12-2003, 04:34 AM

I got the chance to test it out (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=167389)

fj40john

08-12-2003, 11:51 PM

Ordering mine tonight!! Sounds like a good plan, and it'll be a few bucks cheaper than a LR. Plus, I guess I will get to test it out for the Cruiser crowd. :D

Dazz

08-21-2003, 11:33 AM

Are the Dana 30 locker in stock and ready to ship?

aussielocker

08-21-2003, 02:14 PM

The shipment of Dana 30 lockers did not leave Australia last week. They have been rescheduled for Tuesday or Wednesday. We apologize for the delay and are working with our freight forwarder to expedite the process whereever possible.

Thanks for your consideration of the Aussie Locker.....Traction to go anywhere

AJ CJ

09-03-2003, 12:56 PM

I hope the Dana 44 lockers are in stock I just placed an order for an xd 14430. It was between this and the lock right for the rear, I figured I'd try something new, and the price was right.

Yunaderis

09-12-2003, 09:55 AM

sent you a PM

Grendel

09-13-2003, 10:12 AM

When's the 35 Spline 60's going to be done?
What will they cost?
I'll take 4

aussielocker

09-13-2003, 10:23 AM

We have asked engineering to do the Dana 60 family as soon as they have completed two Ford and two GM models that are currently in the schedule. We also have two additional Toyota models that are either in field test or are getting ready to be installed in vehicles.

Since the Dana 60 family of locker is larger and therefore uses more material and processing, the end cost has not been determined. However, we do know that it will be less than our competitors offerings. We will be bringing it out with "Introductory Pricing".

We apologize we are unable to provide you with better information at this time.

Dazz

09-22-2003, 12:31 PM

Any Dana 44 Lockers in stock and ready to ship?

Wideopen

09-22-2003, 04:07 PM

Would you be willing togive any better deal, If I was to buy 5 or 6 locker's???
Also, what would shipping run??

kpj

09-24-2003, 01:53 PM

Can I get a quote for a D44 and a D30 locker w/shipping to 04090.

Thanks,

ken

aussielocker

09-25-2003, 08:22 AM

KPJ, email sent direct to you requesting full address so we can get you a quote.

Thanks for your interest in the Aussie Locker.

fallapartphill95

09-29-2003, 09:36 PM

SOOOO..... When are the ford 9" lockers coming out?? If it was in the past posts, to hell with them I am not reading all of them!:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

aussielocker

09-30-2003, 04:31 AM

The Ford 9" will be a complete locker set, rather than just the drivers that our competitors use. They use the existing side gears in the diff, and our approach is to supply a full locker.

We will be introducing the Ford 9" and two Ford 8.8" Aussie Lockers in about 60 days.

njc

09-30-2003, 07:51 PM

how long do you plan on having them at this cost? I am interested, but I just started a new job so I will need to wait about a month. Will they still be $200??
thanks :beer:
nick

aussielocker

10-01-2003, 08:11 AM

Prices are being held at the $199.99 to December 31, 2003.

SlamChops

10-01-2003, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by aussielocker
Prices are being held at the $199.99 to December 31, 2003.

man, you sure did make my day with that post... i was contemplating real hard whether or not to just drop in debt to pick up one for cheap. but now i can stay on top, and still get one at the intro rate. you'll be hearing from me in a month or so. hey, my b-day is coming up anyone wanna get me one? :flipoff2:

funkskunk

10-02-2003, 10:51 AM

Can you post on here or email me when the Ford 8.8 locker is available? I just got done reading the review of the Aussie and it sounds real nice. I was gonna go lockright but after that review of how much better your's works and how cheap your selling it.. its all Aussie now. Thanks for the deal on a great product!

aussielocker

10-02-2003, 02:12 PM

We will post all new Aussie Locker model introductions here.

natas6280

10-02-2003, 10:54 PM

Have you had any beta testers in an 80 yet? Could I get a quote for shipping and a stock check for a 95 FZJ80 LC FF rear...
Thanks

ryaex

10-08-2003, 10:40 PM

Just finished installing an Aussie Locker in the front of my TJ d30.
This was my first locker install, it took me and a couple of buddies about 4 hours from very start to finish. That's including lots of breaks, and general goofing around time.
Install was fairly straight forward and I should get to test it out tomorrow. The instructions were a little vague in areas, but we figured it out after a little while.
I did back the Jeep out and drive it around the block to make sure I hadn't screwed anything up and I could defitely hear the locker clicking in the front during turns, it is a litlle quieter than a lock-rite, and there was absolutely no noticeable effect on steering.

Josh83

10-15-2003, 08:01 PM

Do you guys have any stickers? I like stickers and was disappointed that I didn't get one with my locker:D

aussielocker

10-16-2003, 06:06 AM

Stickers are on order and should be delivered in a few weeks. They are being made by a local NY company so we do not have any shipping delays. We will be sending out stickers to all Aussie Locker purchasers.

Thanks for your interest in the stickers Josh.

kwrangln

10-20-2003, 03:41 PM

Cant wait for my 2 to show up. Maybe I'll get lucky and make the sticker list.:D

sw99

10-21-2003, 04:13 PM

Are they available for the reverse cut ford dana 44's?? What about for a dana 70 rear?

JJSBADYJ

10-22-2003, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by Lincolnloc
Are they available for the reverse cut ford dana 44's?? What about for a dana 70 rear?

Yeah,what he said.

kwrangln

10-23-2003, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by Lincolnloc
Are they available for the reverse cut ford dana 44's?? What about for a dana 70 rear?

Pssst, <whisper> reverse cut and standard 44's take the same carrier and locker.;)

crawlinxj

10-23-2003, 09:35 AM

do you have the d35 and d30 avail? i am looking at buying 2 of each.

jeff

TruckTrader

10-23-2003, 08:56 PM

Sooooo... are those Toyota 8" lockers available yet? Last I heard they were supposed to be in this Friday.

ikeaboy

10-24-2003, 01:01 PM

how can i get a sticker if i already bought a locker?

aussielocker

10-24-2003, 06:25 PM

We will be sending out an email for those past purchasers of Aussie Lockers asking who wants stickers. We will then mail them to those who respond in a positive manner.

usmcdoc14

10-27-2003, 06:39 AM

also intrested in when you come out with a 60, 35 spline.
let me know when/price

Thanks

socalchef

10-28-2003, 09:50 PM

just someone else planning to purchase one for an 8.8. i'll be waiting.

Kornchild

10-29-2003, 02:10 AM

Any ETA on the 9" lockers? Will the 9" locker still cost 199?

Jrod-13

11-08-2003, 09:11 PM

Just wondering what the status is on the dana 35 lockers?
I ordered one last week for my exploder, and I was currious when I should expect it?

Jared.

Dr. Deuce

11-08-2003, 11:43 PM

I put a D30 model in my XJ with a non-disco(no hubs) axle. Not noticeable on the street unless at steering lock. Ran Rubicon and Fordice, No problems- still daily driver. Good product- I'll take one for a D60 and a 'Yota. :D

j-me4runner

11-09-2003, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by Jeepxr400
I put a D30 model in my XJ with a non-disco(no hubs) axle. Not noticeable on the street unless at steering lock. Ran Rubicon and Fordice, No problems- still daily driver. Good product- I'll take one for a D60 and a 'Yota. :D

You have them for the 60 now?

aussielocker

11-09-2003, 10:53 AM

No Dana 60 yet. We are still working an issue on the Dana 35 spacer than came up as we were doing final tests on the production run. We hope to have an answer early in the week, so we can notify our customers.

The Ford 9" and 8.8" family will be started right after we get the Dana 35 lockers on the way to the customers who have orders. The introductory pricing will be announced when they go into production, as we do not know costs yet, or the exchange rate between the Australian and US dollar.

silverbackcustoms

11-09-2003, 06:41 PM

sent ya an email

Jason M

11-09-2003, 09:04 PM

I want a 60 one...

ChiliPepper

11-11-2003, 01:48 PM

I ordered a locker from TorQMasters (https://offroadlockers.com/) on 11/04. However, I have not received my locker nor can I get any response from them. I have sent several emails and left voice messages from the president on down. Anybody know what's going on with this company? Did they just flake out? :confused:

Or, did I just order this right in the middle of the fawking SEMA show? :laughing:

SlamChops

11-11-2003, 07:57 PM

i was kept informed of everything that happened to my locker while in transit. they let me know it wasn't shipped right away due to a previous shipment getting lost, they let me know when my CC was billed, and gave me a tracking # as soon as it was shipped.

surveyboy

11-11-2003, 10:03 PM

what are the status of the lockers for the following
dana 30 front
amc 20 rear

85 cj7

do you have them in stock? if not, how long before you might?

I saw that you posted that the $199 was continuing till the end of the year, is that true for these two?

thanks

sb

btw stock 3.73 gears

funkskunk

11-12-2003, 07:24 PM

Well fawk, looks like us boys running Ford Axles are screwed out of the 199 deal. I don't see them making them before Dec.31... O well....

aussielocker

11-12-2003, 09:26 PM

Dana 30 lockers are due to ship to us in 8 working days. AMC 20 lockers are in stock and can ship next day. Dana 35 lockers are on hold pending a spacer and design issue...we hope to have an update from engineering this weekend.

The introductory price of $199.99 is valid until December 31, 2003 on all existing models of the Aussie Locker.

We do not charge your credit card until just before we ship.

Thank you for your patience and interest in our product.

Bill

surveyboy

11-13-2003, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by aussielocker
Dana 30 lockers are due to ship to us in 8 working days. AMC 20 lockers are in stock and can ship next day. Dana 35 lockers are on hold pending a spacer and design issue...we hope to have an update from engineering this weekend.

The introductory price of $199.99 is valid until December 31, 2003 on all existing models of the Aussie Locker.

We do not charge your credit card until just before we ship.

Thank you for your patience and interest in our product.

Bill

just ordered a pair. the dana 30, should be here by mid december right?

TheGhost

11-14-2003, 12:43 AM

Originally posted by aussielocker
Dana 30 lockers are due to ship to us in 8 working days. AMC 20 lockers are in stock and can ship next day. Dana 35 lockers are on hold pending a spacer and design issue...we hope to have an update from engineering this weekend. The introductory price of $199.99 is valid until December 31, 2003 on all existing models of the Aussie Locker.

I was told the DANA 30's were going to ship at the end of this week. Has this shipment date also changed. I ordered the Dana 35 Mid October and it is starting to look like a wash and now the Dana 30 is starting to look the same. :confused:

aussielocker

11-16-2003, 08:39 AM

We are working the delivery issues daily with the factory. Running machines 24/7 to meet demand is causing some breakdowns that we had not anticipated. We will have an update on Monday or Tuesday on all shipments and will be notifying all of our customers by e-mail. We appreciate everyones patience, and understand their frustration.

TruckTrader

11-16-2003, 06:43 PM

Do you have any Toyota 8" lockers in stock? I need a V6 model and a 4cyl if you have it.

mywillys

11-17-2003, 02:14 PM

I was looking to get a aussie for my 88 Comanche with a dana 44. I had read on some other boards that the aussie wouldn't work with a Dana 44 with a trac loc? Is this true?

thanks

Wade

aussielocker

11-17-2003, 03:27 PM

The Aussie Locker is designed to work with an open diff. Therefore a TracLoc or other posi or LSD diffs are incompatible. We appreciate your interest in the Aussie Locker.

92 S-Dime

11-26-2003, 02:44 PM

sorry to bring this back from the dead but is there any plans to make an aussie locker for a rear GM 7.625 28 spline axle? I want the aussie locker for my D30 front axle...and would like one in the rear too but you dont make one for my rear axle currently.

aussielocker

11-26-2003, 06:00 PM

We do have the GM 7.625 Aussie Locker in our design schedule for next year. The model number is XD-37628. We will announce on Pirate when we expect to see it available. We appreciate your interest in the Aussie Locker.

'80Toad

11-29-2003, 01:55 PM

Any possibility of getting a sticker?
Any available?

Corey Ross

aussielocker

11-30-2003, 12:21 PM

Just got them in. Send me your mailing address to bill@offroadlockers.com and we will get one out to you.

Jeepin_Jeffster

12-08-2003, 12:25 PM

Bill, any update on the Dana 30's yet?

Alfred

12-09-2003, 06:26 AM

Hey, Bill:

got some Toy 8" in stock?

I take it you are still on the busy side... :o)

... just come back to me on our little "business" we discussed a while back, when things cool down :p

Alfred
Stgo, Chile

junkyard joe

12-09-2003, 02:38 PM

got any toy in stock if so ill take one!!!!!!!
or how long of a wait would you expect if ordered emediatly?

aussielocker

12-09-2003, 07:59 PM

Dana 30 Aussie Lockers are supposed to ship on Friday, December 12 and the Toyota 8", Dana 44 and AMC-20 about 10 days later. Dana 35 is still in development so not scheduled until sometime in late January. Toyota LC should ship first week of January. Not what we had hoped for in schedules, but this is the latest information. We appreciate your patience.

MountaineerMac

12-09-2003, 10:21 PM

Keep us updated on the LC Aussie's...Thanks!

Tim Florian

12-09-2003, 11:11 PM

I emailed you guys 4 availability of 2 8" 4 cyl lockers and havent heard back yet. Please call me at 818-535-0131 Im ordering these for a friend that is losing interest in the sport bacause his junk has been broke for a while now. HHEELLPP

ooops I see above were it says the toy 8" will be a couple weeks. I still would like to get my order in so please call me. Thanks Tim

JTJeep

12-10-2003, 12:26 AM

I would like to throw one into my DD which has a Dana 35? will the introductory rate still be honored?

aussielocker

12-11-2003, 07:41 AM

For those who have Dana 35 lockers on order by 31 December, 2003 we will honor the introductory pricing on the new models. For orders placed after 31 December it will be at the new price. Whatever model is required for the customers vehicle will be provided irrespective of the pricing in effect on January 1, 2004. We will be contacting all Dana 35 customers with information on how to correctly identify which of the multiple new Dana 35 models their vehicle requires. Our Model Listing will be updated for January. Thank you for your continued interest in the Aussie Locker.

Alfred

12-11-2003, 08:49 AM

.

aussielocker,

can you confirm that if I order before dic 31st you will honour the introductory price?

when would you start charging the Credit Card. At the day of order or at the day of shipment? :D

any rough idea on when toy 8" would be shipping?

thx
alfred

jdetar

12-11-2003, 12:21 PM

Bill,

I ordered a 'yota 8" locker a few days ago and Emailed sales@ and have been trying to call or leave a voice mail for administrative services. Noone has replied to the Email and noone ever picks up the phone and the voice mailbox has always been full.. I must admit I'm becoming worried of what to expect in customer service once the locker arrives. If we're in the middle of the install and run into any questions is there any direct number for someone we could call for help?

dcg9381

12-11-2003, 02:06 PM

I've ordered one for the front of my toy too.. Today..
Got voice mail when I tried to call..
At least they've posted an expected ship date above.. I'll want a tracking number.. pay with a credit card in the event that they dont ship..

Good price on a locker though. Gets good reviews too..

4runner88

12-11-2003, 08:48 PM

ordered mine about two mounths ago. still hasnt shown up... bill, i tryed to email you guys with no response. i called about a mounth ago and he told me it would be on its way after yal get your next shipment. well just wonderin whats up? my email is bw88@uwyo.edu. thanks

aussielocker

12-12-2003, 12:16 AM

We are traveling and had our inside sales person handling our phones. Our traffic on phones have always been heavy and it sometimes takes us a few days to get back to people, but our employee has been ill with the flu for the past week and has not been up to answering phones. Just getting out of bed has been a problem for him. We apologize for the problem in contacting us and we are working to get some backup for him.

As to our policy on charging. We only charge a credit card when we have the inventory to ship. So if you order today and we cannot ship for two weeks, you will not get charged until the product is ready to go out the door.

As to shipping scheduled. We expect to be shipping Dana 30 lockers on Friday of next week. The factory is scheduled to ship some quantity of Dana 44, Toyota 8" and AMC20 lockers before Christmas, but we do not expect to receive them until after Christmas. Toyota LC lockers are scheduled to ship early January. Additional Dana 44, Toyota 8" and AMC20 scheduled to leave Australia on Jan. 5, 2004.

Dana 35 models still in engineering and we will have at least four models. We are not expecting to see the first models out until late January and mid-March for the full product line to be available.

Any orders booked on our web site by 31 December 2003 gets the special introductory price.

For those who question our customer service, we can only point to having only one failure in all of the lockers we have sold, and we have many repeat customers. We are not a major parts wholesaler and we do not profess to have all the resources they do either, but then we do not charge you $240.00 for a locker than is not even close to the quality of the Aussie Locker either.

yotamika

12-12-2003, 01:56 AM

Hi

What is right aussielocker model for toyota land cruiser bj-40 1978 rear? And what company in USA is selling me one? I live in Finland and can pay with VISA. Finnish resellers are taking too much profit and they wont sell me one straight from torq masters.

JJSBADYJ

12-14-2003, 04:17 PM

I would like to order a D44 locker but cant get through on the phone. any help?

dcg9381

01-05-2004, 08:50 AM

Ordered before Christmas, at the time I was told that I'd be on one of two orders:
1) Right after Christmas
2) Beginning of January

Today I get an email telling me that the manufacturer can't build these fast enough (something to that effect) and that they have no estimate on future shipping dates. Lovely....

The good news is that they don't actually bill you for this thing until it ships... The bad news is that if it ships two months from now good luck trying to communicate with an actual person to cancel your order before that date..

Just a realistic shipping date would be nice.

funkskunk

01-09-2004, 10:24 PM

any news on aussies for 8.8s??

DogDenII

01-11-2004, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by aussielocker
For those who question our customer service, we can only point to having only one failure in all of the lockers we have sold, and we have many repeat customers. We are not a major parts wholesaler and we do not profess to have all the resources they do either, but then we do not charge you $240.00 for a locker than is not even close to the quality of the Aussie Locker either.

WoW -

It's really frustrating watching everything negative happen all at once. My experience with Aussie Lockers has been nothing but positive. I was one of the first to install and run the Aussie Locker in the Toyota. I've never had a problem with it, and I never had a problem with communications or customer service either. In fact, I'm about to order up another for the 4Runner now.

If anyone has any doubts with regards to whether or not Aussie Lockers is an upstanding company, please feel free to ask. As we all well know, Chit happens and when it does, it's normally not a single-event. I would much rather wait for the product that works rather than have to tear my junk down more often.

There are a lot of folks out there making big strides w/smaller companies. Especially in the Toyota, Zuk and Jeep markets. I think we do them a great disservice by asking them to act like one of the larger Co's. They are really trying to keep up with the demand. Realize, that every time somone asks "do you have a locker for -this- application, they are R&D'ing to bring them to market. Do you have ANY idea what that takes?

Just my opinion of course.
Jon

jdetar

01-11-2004, 12:54 PM

I realize some of the pro's and con's.. and will continue to wait on the Aussie Locker. A small business should be expected, more so than a larger business to have great customer service. I am standing by Aussie to wait for the locker due to the price and positive things said by forum members. It's not like you need a lunchbox locker to run your rig so I can live with the wait..

.. however back to customer service, in a small business this should be crucial!! They don't have the big name, thousands of customers saying good things, and a long business history to speak good things about them. If I didn't know about this forum, I would have cancelled my order weeks ago. I never get through the phones.. and it takes weeks to respond to Emails. The business they are losing by this is of course their decision and sacrifice, but the amount of dedication, or lack thereof, willing to put forth to customer service speaks incitement to those of competitors and customers.

aussielocker

01-11-2004, 08:23 PM

We have read the postings and have, of course received a lot of email messages and phone calls regarding the product delivery and associated customer service issues on the Aussie Locker.

No business owner likes to write his customers a letter saying that he is unable to advise them of when their order will ship. However, we were in a situation where that was the only honest thing to do, and we felt that our customers needed to know this so they could make other product arrangements if they were time constrained.

When we established the company we set the pricing and company customer service standards based on operating an Internet based business. Information on the company and product would be provided and an easy forum for ordering was to be a key part of the operation. A phone number was added not to serve as the primary focal point for model number information or for placing orders, but for spill over issues.

We love the fact that the Aussie Locker has received such a great acceptance in the marketplace and that our customers have exhibited incredible loyalty. We are off roaders and love to talk about our vehicles, the family sport we are involved in and all those things that make this an industry we are proud to be a part of. However, each call is averaging 16 minutes, and we do not have a dozen customer service people to handle calls. So our customers get transfered to the voice mail, and at the end of the day, we have been on the phone virtually all day, and there are up to 50 phone calls in the voice mail. We admit that we have not done a good job in handling this incredible increase in phone traffic. We are working to improve this but it is taking more time than we would like to admit.

We have placed on order significant quantities of inventory, but the factory is still capacity limited. Our quality standards have not slipped as our volumes have increased, but these standards result in lower yields from manufacturing runs. Some would relax the quality, increase the yields by at least 30% and live with the warranties. That is not the way we conduct our business.

We have a great product and a good price. We have exceptional quality and product performance. We are suffering in corporate infrastructure to handle the phone traffic and manufacturing capacity. All of those are being addressed and we can only apologize to those customers who have been inconvenienced.

We will do our best to improve these areas of concern.

Bill

kwrangln

01-11-2004, 09:23 PM

Bill, thanks for being honest and bringing this all out in the open.

I have two of your lockers installed and am very pleased with them. I have and will continue to suggest your product to others. Hope you get things worked out and it doesnt cost you too much buisness in the process.

Lowrangerider

01-12-2004, 09:07 AM

I got my Aussie locker and it has worked flawlessly. I hope that everyone will be patient and wait because it really is a great product for a incredible price.

SLOwag

01-25-2004, 08:35 PM

I am interested in an aussie locker for my rear D60. What kind of price am I looking at now. Thank you very much.

JJSBADYJ

01-26-2004, 11:31 AM

I ordered a locker for a D44 on or around dec31/jan1. Bill, you gave me an order # and sent me info stating the payment wont be billed till it ships and another attachment that stated the delay in manufacturing and shipping. I have read and understand these, however I am at a stand still with my install and I am patiently waiting for the locker to arrive. My emails to you have been answered in a very timely manner and so far you have been very honest about the delays. I was a bit worried when every call I placed to you was sent to voicemail and I didnt receive any calls in return. I read this post and found out that I am not alone in this. I hope these delays in production can be overcome and you wont skimp on quality to provide quantity.

That being said, any ideas when you might get some D44 lockers in?

JJ

4runner88

01-26-2004, 12:44 PM

bill.. its been about three months now.. i called about twice a mounth ago and they told me they would ship out in a week... still no charge on my account and no box at my door.. :confused:

i tryed emailing with no reply... do you mind emailing me to let me know whats goin on and so i can give you my order #. thanks bw88@uwyo.edu

yamayota

01-29-2004, 10:04 AM

I ordered a toy 8" in mid-december.......
and so far received the email about the delays in shipping

hell....it's worth the wait!!!

I'd like to get email reguarding the status
but I'm sure it's hectic enough trying to keep up with new orders

(maybe I should've ordered 2?!?!?!)
;)

jdetar

01-29-2004, 10:39 AM

supposedly more units are starting into production again next week (had some problems with their steel supplier) and hopefully we should expect to see some lockers shipping again the 1st or 2nd week of February... at least for wishful thinking

duckwacker

01-30-2004, 01:43 AM

I guess by outhouse luck when I ordered my locker they were in stock and I received it promptly. When I installed it I had a problem with the installation of the unit. I sent a email to them late on a saturday night and early sunday morning received email from Bill by monday someone from their tec service department had sent me another email with some info that helped me out(problem was on my end not theirs) So I am up and going. I live in Wyoming and we've had our first real winter in a while this year so I haven't done any rock crawling yet but this locker has operated flawlessly in very deep snow. I and the group of people that I wheel with have been amazed with the results of this locker. Needless to say guys give these folks a chance if they were selling crap they would have a warehouse full of lockers and their service would be just as crappy. I'm very happy with the results of my Aussie Locker

JJSBADYJ

01-30-2004, 09:38 AM

Duck - it looks like we are giving them a chance and we are all waiting patiently for the product supply to catch up with the demand. The locker seeems to be working great for mostly everyone on here. Some of us are just growing a little anxious to get ours and run em. Bill and the crew that rep Aussie Locker have been pretty good about keeping the Pirate crowd updated on delays. Hell how many times have we had to wait on a trail because someone in front of us got hung up or broke unexpectedly? this is kinda like that. Just gotta grab another beer and wait it out.

JJ

misatori

01-30-2004, 11:33 AM

ordered mine on 11/23/03. still waiting..

the tremendous wait makes me wonder what kind of turnaround warranty issues would have?

JJSBADYJ

01-30-2004, 01:32 PM

Just received an email:

30 January 2004

Reference: Aussie Locker Purchase

We want to thank you for your recent purchase of the Aussie Locker for your vehicle.

When you placed your order we were temporarily out of stock. We had expected a shipment from the factory in Australia to be released the first week of January. We were just advised that a shortage of spacers has delayed the shipment. It is expected that some orders impacted by this delay will be partially covered by a shipment currently scheduled to leave Australia on 6 February. At this time we do not have the information on the exact model mix or quantities in the early February shipment so we are unable to advise you when your order will ship.

For shipments after the one expected next week we are waiting for an updated schedule from the factory. They have advised us that their allotment of steel with the proper alloy mix used in the Aussie Locker has been impacted by a shortfall in the global availability of this product. Therefore, they are not able to quote with confidence the next shipping schedules as they are dependent on the steel delivery being confirmed by their supplier. The delay could be as long as 6 weeks.

We apologize for the delay in shipping your order. We will notify everyone once we have a schedule we can confirm. We understand that you may have off road commitments that make waiting for the Aussie Locker to not be an option. If you need to cancel your order please let us know as soon as possible.

As is our policy, we have not charged your credit card and will not do so until we are ready to schedule your shipment.

nickbike

02-04-2004, 06:00 PM

I ordered mine on October 22, so 3 months and still waiting. I have received 2 e-mails about delay status. They must have a HUGE back log considering how much publicity they have gotten on PBB.
the tremendous wait makes me wonder what kind of turnaround warranty issues would have?
misatori, I was thinking the same thing

Nick

CanukYJ

02-05-2004, 09:31 AM

I've been waiting on my rear locker since Dec but have since requested to change my order to a front locker (since they make the D30's) but haven't gotten an answer yet as to whether they will let me change my order or not. I would assume they would let me cuz the rear I ordered doesn't even exist yet hehe. Anyone know of any major delays on the Dana 30 front locker? (Don't even start with the 'why lock a d30' hehehe).

surveyboy

02-07-2004, 11:49 PM

back at the first of december I bought mine for an AMC 20 and ordered the dana 30. never got the dana 30 but he told me ahead of time about it. so far with one real wheeling trip to the hammers, its held up quite well and is not bad to drive with on the street.

so, once you get them you should be quite happy. its just getting them is the problem.

Scott Jensen

02-08-2004, 10:50 AM

at least there doing the right thing by not charging your card until there ready to ship:rolleyes:

jdetar

02-08-2004, 02:17 PM

Actually, that's law. So many consumer's are not aware of this but a store cannot charge your credit card the full amount prior to shipping.

CanukYJ

02-08-2004, 10:34 PM

Sounds good I guess. Kind of frustrating sometimes really, not that I am blaming Bill at all for the probs they are having. It's just for someone like me who has always wanted a locker and finally see's what may be the holy grail, cheap, strong, reliable, well mannered. Worst part is not saving up for it, but getting the thing to your door, lol. I've always had trouble finding the cash for what I want so it's a real turn around when you are throwing your money at it but you just can't get it.

ccrane

02-09-2004, 11:55 AM

You've got mail.

Keith Strong

02-09-2004, 05:41 PM

Well I sent an email today about possibly ordering one, but I am not willing to wait that long :( Are there certain ones in stock (specifically D44) or are they ALL back ordered?

guinea13

02-10-2004, 08:23 AM

Is the price still $199?

jdetar

02-10-2004, 08:39 AM

According to their website, no.

guinea13

02-10-2004, 08:46 PM

Yeah, I noticed that but figured checking here just in case he is still running the special on forum.

njc

02-11-2004, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by Keith Strong
Well I sent an email today about possibly ordering one, but I am not willing to wait that long :( Are there certain ones in stock (specifically D44) or are they ALL back ordered?

I ordered mine for a d44 dec 31 and am still waiting on it

misatori

02-11-2004, 09:45 AM

the next partial shipment was supposed to leave australia feb 6th. any word on if they have ?

nickbike

02-15-2004, 04:00 PM

I got this e-mail on saturday Feb. 14th from Bill Cole. This is for a toyota 8" I ordered in October.

"Your long awaited Aussie Locker ships from Australia tomorrow via air. Normal transit time is 5-6 days and we ship within 2 days of receipt. We appreciate your patience.

Nick

misatori

02-15-2004, 06:35 PM

I got the same one for a toy 8" as well. Hopefully it'll be here soon then. Looking forward to the install.

misatori

02-18-2004, 06:56 AM

I just got an email stating "This message is to confirm that a transaction has been successfully processed by Torq-Masters Technology Inc.. " so i have been billed so I should see it soon.

juiceman

02-23-2004, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by njc

I ordered mine for a d44 dec 31 and am still waiting on it

I ordered my d44 locker in November, and still have no promise date. I wasn't concerned, because the d44 was a winter project, but jesus christ, spring is almost here, I would like to finish it up. I am ready to shop for something else.

toyota87

02-24-2004, 07:35 AM

I placed an order for an 8" Toy during the last week in January and I received notice on February 22nd that it had shipped. Maybe the lag time is getting smaller.:)

jdetar

02-24-2004, 08:12 AM

Got word my Toyota 8" shipped too! I'm expecting it in the mail any day now. Can't wait!

WHEEL N TOY

02-24-2004, 07:57 PM

sent you an e-mail

4runner88

02-24-2004, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by toyota87
I placed an order for an 8" Toy during the last week in January and I received notice on February 22nd that it had shipped. Maybe the lag time is getting smaller.:)

?!?! i ordered my toy 8" in october.. and still no word! sent emails.. no reply.. whats up?

ZJ Admiral

02-25-2004, 01:51 PM

WOOHOO I just got a confirmation that my AMC 20 locker is being sent. And it works out GREAT because my biggest wheeling trip of the season(Winterfest) is Feb 23! Oh shit that means it's a week too late:mad:

misatori

03-03-2004, 11:59 AM

got my toy 8" locker on Monday - no instructions tho - one quick email from bill cole & I got them.

jdetar

03-03-2004, 12:16 PM

Got my toyota 8" too.. and installed! However I noticed the kit only came with 1 spacer.. however it would only fit on one side anyways. Is this right? Did your kit come with 1 or 2 spacers? Instructions say 2.. but only 1 side would fit one anyways?? I left a message for the tech line 2 days ago but of course they never called back.

misatori

03-03-2004, 03:08 PM

i have two spacers.. I haven't installed it yet...

jdetar

03-03-2004, 03:41 PM

SOB!

B43

03-03-2004, 08:33 PM

yep mine came with 2 spacers too

nickbike

03-05-2004, 02:18 AM

My 8" Toyota Aussie locker arrived Wednesday March 3 after being ordered at the end of October. It does have 2 spacers in it.

Nick

87'4runnah

03-07-2004, 12:12 PM

Would like price for toy v6 8" shipped to 96701.TY

CanukYJ

03-22-2004, 04:17 PM

BTT. Anyone else receive the email stating that last week the shipment came in from aussie land and that he was just awaiting customs? Anyone get a locker in? Just checking up.

zukikid

03-29-2004, 12:53 AM

could aussie locker please update where they are @ in their productoin ? getting caught up? ect.
i am sure i am not the only one who would like to know .

zukikid

ZJ Admiral

03-29-2004, 08:54 AM

Has bill answered any of your emails?? He emailed me a month ago saying he was getting ready to ship to me, and then nothing came....I've emailed him several times with no response:confused: :confused:

1mudnut

03-29-2004, 09:20 AM

Here's the latest E-mail

We were waiting for answer from the factory. The have just told us that the
Toyota 8" is now in a production run that is scheduled to start in 4 weeks.
That would put our availability out to the end of April. Let me know how
you want to handle this as I know it has been a long time for the order, and
I apologize

aussielocker

04-06-2004, 10:07 AM

We are finally making progress on our manufacturing backlog. Current status is:

Dana 30 (XD13027)
I shipment in customs and will clear tomorrow and ship on Thursday
1 shipment arrives in NY tonight and should clear customs by Monday due to the holiday.
All back orders will be filled with these two shipments and we will have some inventory

Toyota 8.875" (XD21230)
In final stages of production and expected to ship from Australia on Tuesday April 13. Given normal intransit time we expect to ship all orders by April 20. All backorders will be filled and we will have some inventory.

Dana 44 (XD14430)
In process and shipment from Australia expected no later than April 20. We are expecting to ship all backorders no later than April 29.

Toyota 8" (XD20830)
In process along with Dana 44 units. Expected to ship from Australia no later than April 22. We are expecting to ship all back orders by April 27/28.

AMC20 (XD92912)
Production run set to start on April 20, with shipment to us scheduled for April 28. Given normal transit times we expect to ship all backlog on or before May 4.

Dana 35 still not out of engineering. No date established yet.

Phones are manned 24/7. Any installation or warranty issue is dispatched to technical service within 30 minutes of receipt. 95% of all emails are responded to within 24 hours. Those that require research or information from Australia are normall responded to within 48 hours.

We appreciate the patience of our customers while we worked our way through a number of problems. One problem we have not had to address is reliability and our track record there is the best in industry.

Jeepskate

04-06-2004, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by aussielocker
Dana 44 (XD14430)
In process and shipment from Australia expected no later than April 20. We are expecting to ship all backorders no later than April 29.

Just to clarify, does this mean that you will not have any 44's for inventory? If not, what would be the lead time for the next batch? Thanks.

aussielocker

04-06-2004, 12:50 PM

The Dana 44 production run is a very large one, and we will have units for inventory. As we have seen, often shipments sell out before they leave Australia but we have purchased significantly larger orders, and the new high speed process the factory has installed is starting to make a difference in not only response time, but also in size of lots they can manufacture.

You are correct that my statement needed clarification in how it was worded. Thank you for bringing that to my attention.

Bill

DogDenII

04-06-2004, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by aussielocker
the new high speed process the factory has installed is starting to make a difference in not only response time, but also in size of lots they can manufacture.
Bill

GREAT! Congrats on the process upgrade!!

azwildyoat

04-06-2004, 12:59 PM

Are you making them for the Toyota V6 8" and is the price still $199.99? Sorry if you have all ready mentioned this but I don't want to read 10 pages to find out. Thanks- Josh

aussielocker

04-06-2004, 02:48 PM

No the locker for this diff has not yet been released by engineering. They are still hung up on the Dana 35 family of Aussie Lockers, but they do have prototype units for the V6 in the field. Once they get the Dana 35 released, the V6 should be out quickly. At this time we have not yet set a price on the V6 Aussie Locker, but with the weakness of the US dollar against the Aussie dollar and the increase in air freight costs due to fuel surcharges it is not too likely we will be able to meet the introductory price of $199.99. We will keep it as low as possible.

socalchef

04-06-2004, 07:21 PM

when would be a good time to contact you regarding availability of and ordering a d30 locker? if what you said works out, i think i'd like to order up a unit, i just don't want to wait for it.

aussielocker

04-06-2004, 10:19 PM

We presently have some of the Dana 30 Aussie Lockers in inventory. You may order from our web site at www.offroadlockers.com and select SHOP. Go to the model chart and find XD13027 and click on BUY. Follow the instructions and your order will be placed. For orders placed today we will ship no later than Monday.

CanukYJ

04-07-2004, 06:50 PM

Hopefully you are sending me one of those d30's since I have been waiting since Nov last year for my locker. I sent you an email Bill, this is Jeremy at given2fly52@hotmail.com. Please respond and confirm my shipping addy as I had a diff shipping address than my billing one as we discussed back in Nov. Thanks

aussielocker

04-08-2004, 06:19 AM

Youi Dana 30 Aussie Locker, ordered in December, was shipped yesterday. We have sent you two emails with the UPS tracking number and today sent another. Your patience is greatly appreciated and we know you will enjoy the dramatic increase in traction your Aussie Locker will provide. Let us know if you have any questions.

Franklin

04-08-2004, 07:55 AM

Bill, have any for a D60 yet?

aussielocker

04-08-2004, 08:01 AM

No Dana 60 yet. We are still in the middle of the Dana 35 family of locker development. We took some development engineers and assigned them to work in getting the new higher speed manufacturing equipment and processes in place, so we did build in some of the delay, however, there were some other issues with what we found on the Dana 35 that will enable us to ensure that the Aussie Locker is the best locker for that model diff.

Our development schedule after the Dana 35, is the Dana44 for the aluminum diff, Ford 8.8 and 9", additional Toyota lockers and then on to GM 10 and 12 bolt. The two Dana 60 Aussie Lockers are after the GM

Thanks for your continued interest in the Aussie Locker.

CanukYJ

04-09-2004, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by aussielocker
Youi Dana 30 Aussie Locker, ordered in December, was shipped yesterday. We have sent you two emails with the UPS tracking number and today sent another. Your patience is greatly appreciated and we know you will enjoy the dramatic increase in traction your Aussie Locker will provide. Let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks Bill! Can't wait to give you some good reviews when I install it this weekend! Thanks again for not forgetting me, I was getting a bit jumpy when everyone around me was saying theirs are coming in and I hadn't heard from ya! Thanks again for answering all my emails during 'the wait'. :cool:

Realsquash

04-09-2004, 03:39 PM

What's the availability look like for a 30 spline Dana 44 model? Do you have any in stock?

Andy

aussielocker

04-10-2004, 06:13 AM

Andy,

The Dana 44 Aussie Lockers are scheduled to ship from Australia on the 20th. This is a very large shipment so we should be in an inventory position.

Thanks for your interest.

Bill

kwrangln

04-10-2004, 06:59 AM

Did stickers ever come in? Been running your lockers front and rear for a while now, wouldnt mind advertising for ya a bit.

aussielocker

04-10-2004, 07:19 AM

Sure did come in. We sent out emails to everyone letting them know, but guess the internet ate yours..

Send me your address to bill@offroadlockers.com and I will get some out to you in the mail on Monday.

kwrangln

04-10-2004, 07:49 AM

Email sent,

Thank you.

Glad things are working out for you and your company now.

CanukYJ

04-14-2004, 03:08 PM

Well I got my locker dropped in over the weekend and all I can say is great work Bill. It locks, it's quiet, and my jeep goes anywhere I point the wheels now. Great work once again and thanks for keeping in touch with me during the whole wait! Cudos to ya from Canada :) .

Bbrac

04-20-2004, 07:44 PM

dakuda

04-21-2004, 03:40 PM

Just thought that I would share that I ordered my AUssie last week (Thurs?) and it arrived today. NIce and quick, just how I like ordering things.

Emails were answered within a reasonable timeframe as well.

Thanks Bill

04-22-2004, 10:45 AM

Are tacoma 8.4" lockers in the works?

aussielocker

04-23-2004, 08:14 PM

Yes, the Tacoma Aussie Locker are an approved and budgeted development program, but we do not expect to see them until late Fall.

87'4runnah

04-23-2004, 08:35 PM

bill,
Bout when will the toy v6 lockers be available?Still trying to decide to wait or go another route.thanks.

aussielocker

04-24-2004, 08:57 AM

we know the V6 have been in test for a number of months. I understand that they are waiting to get the new production equipment on-line before introducing that model so the timing would say 60-90 days from now.

Capt. Nemo

04-24-2004, 09:08 PM

Just ordered two from you. What is the estimated time of shipment on a rear D44 (XD-14430) and a front High Pinion D30 (XD-13027)? Thanks! I look forward to trying these out next month...

zukikid

04-25-2004, 03:47 AM

Well its the 20th of of Apil and I havn't gotten mail that my cruiser lockers I ordered in Oct. have been shipped. Bill let me Know whats happening, heck I may just weld up my spiders and get this thing wheeling again. See ya

i have yet to receive shipping notice aswell...whats going on with the cruiser lockers ?

zukikid

aussielocker

04-25-2004, 07:42 AM

Aussie Locker delivery notes:
XD13027 Dana 30 In Stock
XD21230 Land Cruiser 8.875" shipped from Australia expected in USA on Thursday or Friday.
XD14430 Dana 44 scheduled to ship to USA in first week of May
XD20830 Toyota 8" scheduled to ship to USA mid-May
XD92912 AMC20 scheduled to ship to USA third week of May

We normally ship within two days of clearing customs.
We do not charge your credit card until the shipment is in the air from Australia and we have an arrival schedule from our forwarder.

zukikid

04-25-2004, 07:51 PM

cool , thanks for the update :-)

zukikid

masscrusher

04-30-2004, 04:43 AM

Aussie Locker delivery notes:
<snip>XD21230 Land Cruiser 8.875" shipped from Australia expected in USA on Thursday or Friday.<snip>

We normally ship within two days of clearing customs.
We do not charge your credit card until the shipment is in the air from Australia and we have an arrival schedule from our forwarder.

Good to know. My card got charged early this morning. I would love to install the locker at the same time with my new third member. Will you guys contact me directly to provide ETA?