Well, I don't know about the rest of you guys that have been sitting around all winter waiting for the Aussie gods to bless us with a couple of lockers, but I am tired of waiting. I ordered my Dana 44 unit in November, and still have no word of when it might make it here. It is nearly impossible to get anyone from Bill Cole's place to email you back, and the phone messages suck too. We are now in March, and I want to finish the project so I can go wheelin again.

So I am looking now for the best price on a lockright. Anyone has any suggestions where I can get the best price, lay it on me. At this point, money is less of an object, I am more concerned with just getting my hands on the damned thing so I can get back to work.


Juice

I ordered one a couple weeks ago and sent an email on friday to find out when they might be shipping, I'll check my work email tonight to see if they answered. They have not charged me as of yet.

well that kinda sucks, i was thinking about one for my d44, but i can't wait around forever. $252 for a lock rite at this site.

http://www.ntwonline.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?&DID=48&Product_ID=1123&CATID=16

check porc in the vendors section, i got one a while back for $200 shipped and i got it in less than a week after waiting damn near 6 weeks or more for my aussie locker:flipoff2:

Originally posted by sknydwn
check porc in the vendors section, i got one a while back for $200 shipped and i got it in less than a week after waiting damn near 6 weeks or more for my aussie locker:flipoff2:


Fargin A, I talked to porc and he is gonna hook me up. Thanks for the info.

Juice

yep, fuck aussie lockers, well at least their shipping and customer service department. I finally canceled my order 1.5 months after I was told it was going to be sent. :rolleyes:

jegs has a dana 44 lock right for $193

thats not a bad price at all, im going to look into both of those.

i have'nt had a problem. i ordered mine in november and recieved it in mid december (dana 44) i called a couple of times and my call was answered.
just my .02

Call Ken at Specialty Parts 1-800-504-JEEP

Or Adam Ant at Rosemont Auto. 916-366-9191

Originally posted by mcYJ
jegs has a dana 44 lock right for $193
got a link? My buddy is tired of waiting for his aussie locker.

This is for the good people of "Aussie" whom market a product as something it's not - ie Aussie.....:flipoff:
(sorry brief vent - back to regular programing)....

Originally posted by Mike Beach

got a link? My buddy is tired of waiting for his aussie locker.

here you go (http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=2006&prmenbr=361)

Originally posted by mcYJ


here you go (http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=2006&prmenbr=361)
Sweet, thanks.

Anyone know if they're still in business?

I got email today from Bill confirming the cancellation of my order. Says they are continuing to struggle with manufacturing problems, yada yada.....

I did get an Aussie Locker for my front axle back in December. I haven't installed it yet, as I am waiting to finish the rear axle before I regear the front. It looks like a clean, well-machined unit. I don't have any doubts that it will work as well as a Lock Right.

porc contacted me right away after I messaged him. I like that level of customer service. However, Jeg's does have the best price at $193 for LockRight. Whatya say, Alex, can you keep up with that?

Juice

support the board, go porc, what's 7 bones anyways,:flipoff2:

PORC is a local shope around me (hour and a half) away. Their service and prices are so good I basically drive past three different shops on my way there, that should tell you how good they are. In the local club I think PORC gets damn near 100% of the clubs business. They have and will continue to have all my business in the future.

Once again thanks for the quick turnaround on the gear work guys!!

Porc has given me pretty close to the best prices around on anything I've asked him about IE: RE springs, gears, carrriers, etc... unfortunately my plans have kinda changed and I'm not going to be able to buy right now ::(:

yep... i ordered mine 12/27/03 bill sent me a few emails saying blah blah hes got a lot of orders and no lockers blah blah then about a 2 week ago he sent me a email saying it could be as long as 9 weeks so i figerd its not worth time and canceled

Another thumbsup for PORC, great service and great prices, support the board and give alex a call, judd :D

BUY FROM PORC BEST CUST SERV IVE SEEN

another vote for PORC. doing my spring over with parts almost entirely from them. i've been nothing but surprised and satisfied with alex and his crew. a buddy had an issue with his shocks and some shipping lagging but i think everything got worked out.
even sporting the porc badge.
http://abendig.com/wheelinpics/soa/08.jpg

Gonna have to get in touch with my local Lockrite guy.... What a pain in the ass this is. I ordered one for my 30 back in September and it showed up in about 6 days, now I get a 44 front and I ordered it back at the beginning of february and still have yet to hear or see anything.
Bad business.

Originally posted by HybridPOS
Gonna have to get in touch with my local Lockrite guy.... What a pain in the ass this is. I ordered one for my 30 back in September and it showed up in about 6 days, now I get a 44 front and I ordered it back at the beginning of february and still have yet to hear or see anything.
Bad business.

PORC

www.mikegreen4x4.com
He's my local guy, he is also a Yellow Star Holder here.

Great guy, big time into wheeling, honest, works about 10 minutes from my house, I know him... Blah Blah Blah

I think his name on here is Billyji . Not real sure though.

Does PORC have a web site?

Yep

http://www.performanceoffroadcenter.com

Just got an email that my aussie is on its way (ordered in jan.)

I was just about to cancel and go with a lockright too.

I just got an email from Bill yesterday that stated that he is supposed to be getting a shipment in sometime in the middle of April, and if I needed to cancel before then he understands and would cancel the order.


Wondering if I should wait another month for him to get them in and then ship them or cancel the order and get the Lockrite?

Delete some damn posts dude:rolleyes:

I got an email from Bill a month ago saying he was getting ready to ship mine....still nothin. Ordered in december.

I REALLLLLLY meant it... LOL

Oopsie!

Funny, I hit send and shut down my computer earlier, not sure why that happened.

Some WIERD shit goin on round the PBB:confused:

finally installed my AL in my rear 44, and the thing went in perfectly, works perfectly and feels great, positive and strong...... quick locking and easy to judge the action. i just hope ORL's figures things out because they got a great product. i will deffinetly purchase another AL, hopefully by that time the'll have their shit straight. great locker IMO

Here is what has transpired in the emails:


Chris,

We feel we are ok on that date, but we have had a number of slips by the
factory and the last thing we want to do is make you miss a trip or have to
go out unlocked. To be totally safe, we would recommend that you buy
something else.

We will cancel your order, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cloud, Christopher (TX)"
To: "Bill Cole" <bill@offroadlockers.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 11:08 PM
Subject: RE: Order Status


> Bill, with this being said, would I be expecting to receive one mid april
or would I be waiting for some time after that? I have a run I want to go on
at the end of april, if I can't expect to get it by then you can go ahead
and cancel my order.
> Thanks for your reply,
> Chris Cloud
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Cole [mailto:bill@offroadlockers.com]
> Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 12:10 PM
> To: Cloud, Christopher (TX)
> Subject: Re: Order Status
>
>
> Chris,
>
> We appreciate your new order. Right now we are back ordered on the Dana
44
> models and we do not expect to receive a new shipment until around
midApril.
> Let me know if you cannot wait that long. I apologize for the delays.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cloud, Christopher (TX)"
> To: <sales@offroadlockers.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 2:14 AM
> Subject: Order Status
>
>
> > Hello, I was wanting to find out what happened to my order. Last friday
I
> ordered an Aussie Locker for my Dana 44 and I just wanted to make sure
that
> my order worked and that it will be on the way. If you could give a rough
> ETA on it I would also appreciate it. I did it through the "Shop" link on
> the website. When I bought one the same way for my old dana 30 I got it
> RIGHT away, I was impressed.
> > Thanks,

this sucks cause I wanted to go with an usssie locker. What a pain in the ass...

It's a great locker....I keep saying it's worth the wait but the wait is getting pretty ridiculous. I got my front locker only a month after my order and I've been waiting on the rear for 3 months now....I love the front one though. In 4wd when off the gas there is no sign at all that it is there, but once you get on the gas it locks right up, never even makes a sound. I'm sure I'll like one in the rear just as much, but this wait is looooooooong.

Originally posted by B43
finally installed my AL in my rear 44, and the thing went in perfectly, works perfectly and feels great, positive and strong...... quick locking and easy to judge the action. i just hope ORL's figures things out because they got a great product. i will deffinetly purchase another AL, hopefully by that time the'll have their shit straight. great locker IMO

Have you run a different brand lunchbox locker in the rear before? So far, the on road manners are good? Do you have a stick or auto? 4,6,8 cyl?

Originally posted by SundevilYJ


Have you run a different brand lunchbox locker in the rear before? So far, the on road manners are good? Do you have a stick or auto? 4,6,8 cyl?
the oonly other locker that i have driven was a detriot locker, the road maners seem tobe almost the same, stay on the gas around turns cherp tires lay off pedel smooth, i running a auto trans (turbo 350) and V8 (327) in a 48 flat fender w/33's.
the locker is noticable while driving in town, not too noticable on freeway