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DHONDAGOD · 04-25-2005, 04:12 PM

after the toyota jambo im ready for the next round of upgrades on my 40.. after talking to bobby long (nice man) i bought a set of his 30-spline longs and inners..

dont have a locker up front and need to know if a detroit locker would be the best choice BASED ON ACTUAL EXPERIANCE not hearsay.. aussie locker would be probley second consideration. i dont want to mess with an ARB.. this is a trail rig,welded rear and will be linked front and rear before the end of the year... im pretty easy on the throttle and am running 36" tsl's. got hydro assist to install now so steering wont be a problem.. just looking for someone whos done it. thanks in advance

chris

wngrog · 04-25-2005, 04:14 PM

Chris, nice meeting you by the way. The Detraoit is a great unit when you have a weak carrier. I think the Aussie locker or any other "lunchbox" locker will do you just fine as the Cruiser carrier is so strong.

Save your pennies and do the Aussie.

Jason M · 04-25-2005, 04:28 PM

Save the pennies for the links.. Go aussie

OnTheSpot · 04-25-2005, 04:56 PM

With the correct shimming up front with the Aussie/lockright, I think you would be equally as pleased with a detroit. I run a detroit in the rear and a lockright in the front. When I put the lockright in I installed the thickest shims the Toyota dealership had. This keeps everything nice and tight. I am pleased with this set up so far.

weak-link · 04-25-2005, 08:21 PM

aussie

Goebeler · 04-26-2005, 08:16 AM

I have a 40 with front and rear detroits and like it. I broke the locker last year due to a heavy foot and a large tree, but otherwise have had no problems at all. I like knowing it is as locked as I can get it once I lock the hubs. I abuse the sht out of that 40 and thus far very few problems. I have no experience with the ausee locker so I can't say if it would be better.
Mine has held up well with 37's and the birfield eliminator. All abused from a tpi 350. The birfiels elim kit...now that is another story...not good.

DHONDAGOD · 04-26-2005, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goebeler

The birfiels elim kit...now that is another story...not good.

bobby long was out at the hammers this past weekend with his axle testing (destructive) machine. he had a birfield eliminator axle there that he broke for us. (amongst other things) after talking to him and his wife that afternoon i bought his 30-spline longs and inners. the only thing that was stronger than those was a 35-spline dana 60 outer shaft that broke at like 11500 ft lbs of torque. (going on memory here, he showed it on video for us) the stock dana 60 outer broke alot earlier than the 30-spline long did. i dont like buying things twice so id rather spend some money up front and build my axle once and not worry about it. detroits have a rep as being brutally strong so thats why im leaning toward that. thanks for the input btw. i appreciate it..

chris

Jason M · 04-26-2005, 09:22 AM

Get a 60

FJBen · 04-26-2005, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHONDAGOD

bobby long was out at the hammers this past weekend with his axle testing (destructive) machine. he had a birfield eliminator axle there that he broke for us. (amongst other things) after talking to him and his wife that afternoon i bought his 30-spline longs and inners. the only thing that was stronger than those was a 35-spline dana 60 outer shaft that broke at like 11500 ft lbs of torque. (going on memory here, he showed it on video for us) the stock dana 60 outer broke alot earlier than the 30-spline long did. i dont like buying things twice so id rather spend some money up front and build my axle once and not worry about it. detroits have a rep as being brutally strong so thats why im leaning toward that. thanks for the input btw. i appreciate it..

chris

sent ya a PM!

kling-on · 04-26-2005, 12:11 PM

I have a full Detroit in my 60 I like it its alot smoother than the E/Z or Lock rite I've had before .... but money talks the other worked great for years for less

DHONDAGOD · 05-06-2005, 03:02 PM

got a detroit coming thanks to fjben

thanks guys...

chris

Tomsryd · 05-06-2005, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHONDAGOD

got a detroit coming thanks to fjben

thanks guys...

chris

IT'S EASY TA GET ALL THE ANSWERS & PARTS QUICK WHEN YOU'RE A BIG,MEAN,UGLY MONKEY

DHONDAGOD · 05-07-2005, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomsryd

IT'S EASY TA GET ALL THE ANSWERS & PARTS QUICK WHEN YOU'RE A BIG,MEAN,UGLY MONKEY

you are not a nice man....

forgive me.. i had too!

chris

Josh83 · 05-07-2005, 11:41 PM

For those interested in Aussies I am running my second one right now(first one was in the front of a TJ and was great). I'm running it in the back of my 97 80 with 36" TSL's and after about 750 miles(its a dedicated trail rig, so the miles are going on slowly) it has been absolutely flawless. On the street, it is invisable. It clicks in parking lots, but it doesn't bind up and cause loud bangs and pops. It is MUCH better than the detroit I ran in my old 4Runner. I think part of the reason it is so great is the auto tranny, but like I said, it is invisable on the street, so it couldn't be that much different with a manual. For those curious about dropping it in the non-clip full floating axle found in most FZJ's, it went right in like butta. Great product and great price(not paid endorsement, just happy customer).

Goebeler · 05-08-2005, 08:01 PM

""""""""""""""bobby long was out at the hammers this past weekend with his axle testing (destructive) machine. he had a birfield eliminator axle there that he broke for us. (amongst other things) after talking to him and his wife that afternoon i bought his 30-spline longs and inners. the only thing that was stronger than those was a 35-spline dana 60 outer shaft that broke at like 11500 ft lbs of torque. (going on memory here, he showed it on video for us) the stock dana 60 outer broke alot earlier than the 30-spline long did. i dont like buying things twice so id rather spend some money up front and build my axle once and not worry about it. detroits have a rep as being brutally strong so thats why im leaning toward that. thanks for the input btw. i appreciate it..

chris""""""""""""""""""

Who has Bobby Long's contact info?
Might be worth the conversation with him. Either that or it is 60 or rockcrusher time for the front. tired of being being afraid to hammer the crap out of my fj front axle..

4x4Poet · 05-08-2005, 08:46 PM

http://www.toyotasuperaxles.com/

Once I finish with my tow rigs, I'll be splurging for the chromo Longs. Bad@$$ product that will allow me to keep my FJ frt axle for anything I intend to do (trail rig).

04-25-2005, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
DHONDAGOD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34369 Location: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Posts: 3,132	LC Front Detroit? Yes/no after the toyota jambo im ready for the next round of upgrades on my 40.. after talking to bobby long (nice man) i bought a set of his 30-spline longs and inners.. dont have a locker up front and need to know if a detroit locker would be the best choice BASED ON ACTUAL EXPERIANCE not hearsay.. aussie locker would be probley second consideration. i dont want to mess with an ARB.. this is a trail rig,welded rear and will be linked front and rear before the end of the year... im pretty easy on the throttle and am running 36" tsl's. got hydro assist to install now so steering wont be a problem.. just looking for someone whos done it. thanks in advance chris __________________ [COLOR="Magenta"][QUOTE=Earl_of_Burl] Q: What is Hell? A: A place that is without God. Q: How do you find God to avoid Hell? A: Through his son, Jesus Christ. Q: What does this mean to me? A: If you are living your life without accepting Jesus Christ as your personal savior, you are on the road to Hell.[/QUOTE][/COLOR] Last edited by DHONDAGOD; 04-25-2005 at 04:13 PM.

04-25-2005, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 22,056 Blog Entries: 4	Chris, nice meeting you by the way. The Detraoit is a great unit when you have a weak carrier. I think the Aussie locker or any other "lunchbox" locker will do you just fine as the Cruiser carrier is so strong. Save your pennies and do the Aussie. __________________ Nolen Grogan 1997 FZJ-80 Land Cruiser, 37's 2010 RZR-4 www.cottonlandcruisers.com www.rockmidgetphotography.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

04-25-2005, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jason M Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5286 Location: Vegas Posts: 9,827	Save the pennies for the links.. Go aussie __________________ DEAR MADAM: THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT ORDER FROM OUR SEX TOYS WEBSITE. YOU'VE REQUESTED THE LARGE RED VIBRATOR AS FEATURED ON OUR WALL DISPLAY. PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER ITEM. THAT'S OUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER

04-25-2005, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
OnTheSpot Rock God Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34900 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,936	With the correct shimming up front with the Aussie/lockright, I think you would be equally as pleased with a detroit. I run a detroit in the rear and a lockright in the front. When I put the lockright in I installed the thickest shims the Toyota dealership had. This keeps everything nice and tight. I am pleased with this set up so far. __________________ Applying the Beef Treatment

04-26-2005, 08:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Goebeler Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19406 Location: Illinios Posts: 430	I have a 40 with front and rear detroits and like it. I broke the locker last year due to a heavy foot and a large tree, but otherwise have had no problems at all. I like knowing it is as locked as I can get it once I lock the hubs. I abuse the sht out of that 40 and thus far very few problems. I have no experience with the ausee locker so I can't say if it would be better. Mine has held up well with 37's and the birfield eliminator. All abused from a tpi 350. The birfiels elim kit...now that is another story...not good. __________________ 64, 66, 67, 72, 75, 75, 76, 78... storage space is limited....

04-25-2005, 08:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
weak-link Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 45843 Location: Fresno,CA Posts: 116	aussie

04-26-2005, 09:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jason M Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5286 Location: Vegas Posts: 9,827	Get a 60 __________________ DEAR MADAM: THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT ORDER FROM OUR SEX TOYS WEBSITE. YOU'VE REQUESTED THE LARGE RED VIBRATOR AS FEATURED ON OUR WALL DISPLAY. PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER ITEM. THAT'S OUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER

04-26-2005, 12:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
kling-on Kool Arrow Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13666 Location: pimpin parts in San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,827	I have a full Detroit in my 60 I like it its alot smoother than the E/Z or Lock rite I've had before .... but money talks the other worked great for years for less __________________ 82 FJ60 5.3, 4L60E, SOA, 35's, 456's, lockrights, ARB bull & side bars and warn 12k 85FJ60 SOLD 82BJ42 3B,H55, Fj60 p/s.... And a boat load of parts in the garage GIT-R-DONE!!!! low riders want SWITCHES... 4 wheelers want SHIFTERS

05-06-2005, 03:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
DHONDAGOD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34369 Location: CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Posts: 3,132	got a detroit coming thanks to fjben thanks guys... chris __________________ [COLOR="Magenta"][QUOTE=Earl_of_Burl] Q: What is Hell? A: A place that is without God. Q: How do you find God to avoid Hell? A: Through his son, Jesus Christ. Q: What does this mean to me? A: If you are living your life without accepting Jesus Christ as your personal savior, you are on the road to Hell.[/QUOTE][/COLOR]

05-07-2005, 11:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Josh83 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5899 Location: Frankfort, KY Posts: 1,274	For those interested in Aussies I am running my second one right now(first one was in the front of a TJ and was great). I'm running it in the back of my 97 80 with 36" TSL's and after about 750 miles(its a dedicated trail rig, so the miles are going on slowly) it has been absolutely flawless. On the street, it is invisable. It clicks in parking lots, but it doesn't bind up and cause loud bangs and pops. It is MUCH better than the detroit I ran in my old 4Runner. I think part of the reason it is so great is the auto tranny, but like I said, it is invisable on the street, so it couldn't be that much different with a manual. For those curious about dropping it in the non-clip full floating axle found in most FZJ's, it went right in like butta. Great product and great price(not paid endorsement, just happy customer). __________________ Josh "Tim McGraw is my cousin. Everyone says we look alike, only i am the uglier more out of shape version of him with creepy eyes. He never calls. He beat me up once at a family reunion when i was 8. Then he married Faith. Goddam prick."

05-08-2005, 08:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
Goebeler Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19406 Location: Illinios Posts: 430	""""""""""""""bobby long was out at the hammers this past weekend with his axle testing (destructive) machine. he had a birfield eliminator axle there that he broke for us. (amongst other things) after talking to him and his wife that afternoon i bought his 30-spline longs and inners. the only thing that was stronger than those was a 35-spline dana 60 outer shaft that broke at like 11500 ft lbs of torque. (going on memory here, he showed it on video for us) the stock dana 60 outer broke alot earlier than the 30-spline long did. i dont like buying things twice so id rather spend some money up front and build my axle once and not worry about it. detroits have a rep as being brutally strong so thats why im leaning toward that. thanks for the input btw. i appreciate it.. chris"""""""""""""""""" Who has Bobby Long's contact info? Might be worth the conversation with him. Either that or it is 60 or rockcrusher time for the front. tired of being being afraid to hammer the crap out of my fj front axle.. __________________ 64, 66, 67, 72, 75, 75, 76, 78... storage space is limited....

05-08-2005, 08:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34756 Posts: 1,464	http://www.toyotasuperaxles.com/ Once I finish with my tow rigs, I'll be splurging for the chromo Longs. Bad@$$ product that will allow me to keep my FJ frt axle for anything I intend to do (trail rig). __________________ <>< Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

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