Aussie Locker: I read the review, so what?

[aussielocker]

Originally Posted by ProJunkRacing

So any plan of one for a dana 60 front 35 spline?

The Dana 60 35 spline lockers are on order. They are not on the manufacturing schedule for the next 4 months as of yet. We will advise as soon as they are scheduled.

[dirtoyboy]

ltlbuddy on here broke one. I can't recall the circumstances but know that he runs 37's.

[kfeist]

37's, I-6(7mge) and dual cases... DD and about 7,000 miles on em.

Aussie's front and rear and i have no complaints. When i need em, they are there.

I would recommend them.

[cmasfca]

Fox got dealt so fawking hard

I'm just mad I haven't ordered my Aussie Locker yet

[aussielocker]

Originally Posted by dirtoyboy

ltlbuddy on here broke one. I can't recall the circumstances but know that he runs 37's.

We have yet to see a broken Aussie Locker. If your buddy will contact us with the details, even if his locker was out of the 2 year warranty, if there was any defect in the locker we would warranty the locker at no cost to him. All we want is to see the locker so we can evaulate the breakage. We have seen incredible carnage in a diff when an axle lets go, or a cross pin breaks, but so far no broken Aussie Locker parts. Not to say with all the kinetic energy in the diff when there is a catastrophic failure not related to the locker that a locker component might break, but again we have yet to see a part. Have your buddy contact bill@offroadlockers.com and reference this posting.

[yotasmob]

Thanks for all the information guys. I have been trying to decide on what i want to throw out back in my 85 4runner. It is a DD so I have leave it decently streetable. Its good to see aussielocker is here giving all the information I would need to know about their product. I also really like the two year waranty. You guys seem like a great company and I think you may have won me over. Thanks again for taking the time to reply to our questions. That alone is what really made me change my mind.

[turtle4x4]

Your knowledge of this product has really sold me. I will be pinching pennies wherever i can to buy a pair of these.

[SinisterTaco]

I have a Powertrax No-Slip in the rear and an Aussie Locker up front. Daily driven '98 Tacoma with heavy armor and 33s. No problems with either locker. The Aussie still allows me to steer in 4wd and the traction gains are incredible. Shift back into 2wd with the hubs locked and you can't tell the locker is there. Quiet, smooth, predictable. Look forward to experimenting with it in the snow!

Realized that I had the wrong locker when install time came around (a few months after getting it). Notified Aussie and they got me the right locker, threw in a T-shirt, and handled shipping (to and from Alaska!) all at no cost to me. They were very apologetic and never questioned me. Very good service. Wish they sold something else I needed!

[TBItoy]

I used to run welded diffs only. I couldnt see why someone would spend the money on a locker.
Then while I was building up my truck, I bought an IFS 4runner and did a mild build: winch, 33s, no lift, bumpers/sliders, 4.7 tcase, and welded rear diff.

Then I started to weld the front, but bought an Aussie instead. And it Rocks!!! its quite, its locked, and I can turn just as easy as stock!

I like it so much, I am getting one to put in another 3rd for the rear and I'll use the welded one as a spare.

[deepmud]

Sweet. Now that I have Longs - Aussie is next up front. Good to hear you can still steer it.

[MK13]

I daily drive my truck and have never driven with a locker on the street. What do you guys think about an Aussie locker in the snow. I've always heard a mechanical locker was dangerous, that is why I was leaning towards a selectable locker (i.e. ARB, Toyota E-locker ) but I would rather have the simplicity and lower cost of a mechanical locker if you guys think it will be managable in the snow.

[SinisterTaco]

Originally Posted by MK13

I daily drive my truck and have never driven with a locker on the street. What do you guys think about an Aussie locker in the snow. I've always heard a mechanical locker was dangerous, that is why I was leaning towards a selectable locker (i.e. ARB, Toyota E-locker ) but I would rather have the simplicity and lower cost of a mechanical locker if you guys think it will be managable in the snow.

If you are conservative with throttle and can anticipate the way your rig handles in a spin, you will be able to get used to driving with an auto locker in snow/ice/rain. It will fishtail easier, but it's manageable.

In snow I can turn my truck in its own length by simply cranking the wheel and mashing the throttle.

[deepmud]

Originally Posted by SinisterTaco

If you are conservative with throttle and can anticipate the way your rig handles in a spin, you will be able to get used to driving with an auto locker in snow/ice/rain. It will fishtail easier, but it's manageable.

In snow I can turn my truck in its own length by simply cranking the wheel and mashing the throttle.

Ya, when it's slick, I can get a one-wheel-wonder to do that, with a little 3 mph run at it. Funny, I always hear folks say a limited slip is safer - but to me, on ice a limited slip feels like a welded diff .

I've driven a lifted Zuk on 35's(studded) with a rear EZ-locker - it's all about ssssmmmmooooootttthhhh drivin' in icy conditions, locked/welded or open diff.

[MK13]

I'm pretty conservative in snow/ice even with open diffs because I've seen to many people fold up good trucks because they got brave just because of four wheel drive. Its good to know it is managable with a locker , helps me make my decision.

Thanks Guys

[ProJunkRacing]

I wish you had one for a d60 want an arb bad but this could be more affordable .Anyways it you have one by Jan I might buy other wise pony up for an arb.

[Brian894X4]

Originally Posted by MK13

I daily drive my truck and have never driven with a locker on the street. What do you guys think about an Aussie locker in the snow. I've always heard a mechanical locker was dangerous, that is why I was leaning towards a selectable locker (i.e. ARB, Toyota E-locker ) but I would rather have the simplicity and lower cost of a mechanical locker if you guys think it will be managable in the snow.

Whatever you do, you don't want to run dual auto lockers, duel welded or any combination of the above on ice. You want at least one unlocked tire making contact with the ground, while the others are spinning. With all four wheels locked, they'll all lose traction at the same time, which means your truck will far more easily go out of control. This can happen anytime such as starting out, with all four tires breaking loose causing you to head for the ditch (or ledge) on a crown road or causing you to spin in a corner, at any speed.

I ran twin lockrites. That was the worst set up. Rear lockrite and front Truetrac wasn't much better. As mentioned, the front LSD seemed to work like a spool on ice, but of course never acted like a spool in other off road conditions when I wanted it too.

I run a front ARB now and love it. I'd like to have an ARB in the back, but I still run the rear Lockrite and I'm just careful when I hit ice and snow. So if you want to be economical, I think a rear lunchbox and a front ARB or electric is the way to go if you encounter a lot of snow and icy conditions.

[MK13]

Thanks Brian894x4 I had always heard you needed 1 tire to push and 1 tire to keep you on the right track that is why I wondered about running a locker in the snow. When I do put a locker in the front I had always planned for it to be selectable (easier steering, hopefully less abusive to the front axle) I just can't afford a selectable right now and I really would like to go ahead and grt the rear locked, so it's good to know it can be managable if your carefull.

Thanks

[Monkeybutt]

Just thought I'd give a bomp for Aussie Lockers...I'm running them front & rear in my CJ w/ Dana 44's, 4.56 gears, 35's, and around 300hp. I have abolutely no complaints and they perform exceptionally well.

[mrarmyant]

Just ordered one for my 77 blazer dana 44. Ya'll need to make one for a d60 so when I get one I can have the locker on the way.

I have that awesome 300hp, 400 torque motors (soon to be a caddy 500 hopefully) and a sm465 with granny low. We will see if I can break them on my 36's, or when those where out 38.5"s... of course at that point i doubt the locker would be the first to go.

[darreng]

Originally Posted by aussielocker

We have yet to see a broken Aussie Locker. If your buddy will contact us with the details, even if his locker was out of the 2 year warranty, if there was any defect in the locker we would warranty the locker at no cost to him. All we want is to see the locker so we can evaulate the breakage. We have seen incredible carnage in a diff when an axle lets go, or a cross pin breaks, but so far no broken Aussie Locker parts. Not to say with all the kinetic energy in the diff when there is a catastrophic failure not related to the locker that a locker component might break, but again we have yet to see a part. Have your buddy contact bill@offroadlockers.com and reference this posting.

Are you kidding me? No one has sent back 1 failed unit? No manufacturing defects, no breakage? Does one have to ship it back to australia or do you have an office in the states?

[aussielocker]

Originally Posted by darreng

Are you kidding me? No one has sent back 1 failed unit? No manufacturing defects, no breakage? Does one have to ship it back to australia or do you have an office in the states?

We never seen an Aussie Locker where the gear sets broke. We have seen a lot of photos and actual units where competitors product broke. Our warranty levels are a fraction of 1% and that includes warranty replacements that are actually customer service rather than product related. We have had a two units out of many, many thousands where there was a manufacturing error. We are located in Rochester, NY so any warranty issue is promptly handled.

[Chass]

I gota say, next time I buy a locker, its going to be one of these. I wish I had read this years ago . . .

Chass
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[dirtchicken]

You guys need to get your shit together and start making Toy V6 units.

[MiniSimp]

Originally Posted by aussielocker

We never seen an Aussie Locker where the gear sets broke. We have seen a lot of photos and actual units where competitors product broke. Our warranty levels are a fraction of 1% and that includes warranty replacements that are actually customer service rather than product related. We have had a two units out of many, many thousands where there was a manufacturing error. We are located in Rochester, NY so any warranty issue is promptly handled.

That's why I run your locker front and rear.

[my toys]

Originally Posted by dirtchicken

You guys need to get your shit together and start making Toy V6 units.

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