Aussie locker review - Page 6

Matt16 · 01-25-2009, 12:31 PM

Sounds like a bad install. Never had that problem. Mine has never made any noise off road. What were his install measurements?

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slosurfer · 01-25-2009, 04:19 PM

Here's another review specifically for the aussie in the front IFS.

IFS Aussie Locker Review

I have the elocker in the rear and so far have found the combo to work really well for the type of wheeling I normally do.

Matt16 · 01-28-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slosurfer

Here's another review specifically for the aussie in the front IFS.

IFS Aussie Locker Review

I have the elocker in the rear and so far have found the combo to work really well for the type of wheeling I normally do.

Great review there. I found the locker to be smoothest with super heavy dino oil (85W140), and really quite rough with synthetic. REdline Shockproof synthetic sounded like it should have been great (microscopic calcium particles suspended in heavy synthetic to provide some cushioning for the gear teeth, locker "gears" and bearings, BUT, it was the pits. The locker was really annoying with this stuff. I eventually settled on a cheap brand of dino oil (its SAE certified hypoid GL5 gear oil, just cheap).

I'd really like to hear how it handles in snow. I would have a front locker yesterday if i were comfortable with the idea of the diff locking and unlocking on a steering axle.

RoBatt · 01-29-2009, 05:32 AM

well this review on has pretty much inspired me to get an aussie locker but i will soon be getting a 4inch lift and 35s will the lift and bigger tires change the perfomance on road like matt 16 described he has on his rig?

RoBatt · 01-29-2009, 01:18 PM

wait will the aussie locker even fit a 93 3.0?

Matt16 · 01-29-2009, 04:52 PM

It won't fit your current diff. You could go buy a 4.10 diff from a 4cyl truck (its plug and play) and regear it as you'd have to anyways to run 35s. The 4 cyl diff won't have a problem with the torque of the V6 if properly set up.

Camach · 02-10-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt16

It won't fit your current diff. You could go buy a 4.10 diff from a 4cyl truck (its plug and play) and regear it as you'd have to anyways to run 35s. The 4 cyl diff won't have a problem with the torque of the V6 if properly set up.

That's what I did. Got an aussie for christmas and I wanted to keep it so bad I bought a 4cl diff. With that, this little guy came in the mail today.

It's a slow step at a time but I'm getting her locked.

xcmountain80 · 02-10-2009, 05:51 PM

Damn this locker rocks! We had a run this weekend and while running the Nitto At's and choosing the lines where I wasn't following 38" ruts, I was good to go.

Aaron

bigt · 02-10-2009, 06:05 PM

anyoneknow where in canada i can get a aussie or lockright... dont want to pay duty or exchange as they are both not in my favour haha..

BUT ive recently had a change of heart..decide 2 things one i cant sell my truck and two i wont be able to afford a proper sas for atleast a year...

so im going to lock the front..and play.

love the welded rear and was just gonna weld a spare front... but id like to drive this beat to work in the winter to keep the hilux salt free!

so a lockright is better!

but brokerage ,duty and exchange arent in the budget but im willing to play a little more in canadian obviously!

slosurfer · 02-10-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoBatt

wait will the aussie locker even fit a 93 3.0?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt16

It won't fit your current diff. You could go buy a 4.10 diff from a 4cyl truck (its plug and play) and regear it as you'd have to anyways to run 35s. The 4 cyl diff won't have a problem with the torque of the V6 if properly set up.

Just to clarify, Matt is right, the 8" will not fit your rear diff, but the 7.5" locker will fit your front diff whether it is v6 or 4banger.

Matt16 · 02-11-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigt

anyoneknow where in canada i can get a aussie or lockright... dont want to pay duty or exchange as they are both not in my favour haha..

BUT ive recently had a change of heart..decide 2 things one i cant sell my truck and two i wont be able to afford a proper sas for atleast a year...

so im going to lock the front..and play.

love the welded rear and was just gonna weld a spare front... but id like to drive this beat to work in the winter to keep the hilux salt free!

so a lockright is better!

but brokerage ,duty and exchange arent in the budget but im willing to play a little more in canadian obviously!

You only get hit with duty about half the time. i didn't pay it on my Aussie. Aussies have to be bought online at www.aussielocker.com. Stores don't sell them I don't think.

SKULLYOTA · 02-24-2009, 04:28 PM

this is a great write up matt, i just bought scuba's aussie so i look forward to installing it and testing the driving characteristcs. i was nervous about handling on ice, but this really settled my mind. with anything on ice the trick is to drive with attention, caution and finesse. Missoula Mt probably won't get any more ice this year, so that'll give me spring and summer to get used to it. i will realy be looking forward to being able to take some loose trails in 2wd!
again, terrific job.

Matt16 · 02-26-2009, 02:16 AM

33x12.5 MTRs an no weight on the rear end may be a little tricky on ice, but that's more the fault of the tire and the truck than the locker. After a couple days/weeks, you;ll be able to adapt to road new conditions in seconds or minutes. Its a lot less tricky than figuring out a standard transmission.

SKULLYOTA · 02-26-2009, 06:42 AM

i don't run my MTRs in the winter i switch to skinny 235/75 R15 on taco rims. MTRs are tricky on ice without a locker.... toughest part will be deciding where to put that cool new australia shaped sticker

Matt16 · 02-27-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKULLYOTA

i don't run my MTRs in the winter i switch to skinny 235/75 R15 on taco rims. MTRs are tricky on ice without a locker.... toughest part will be deciding where to put that cool new australia shaped sticker

Yeah, I've still got the sticker sitting on my bedroom shelf. I told my girlfriend at the time it was a brand of hand cuffs... so sorry, I can't tell you where to put the sticker.

Matt16 · 03-24-2009, 12:00 AM

UPDATE 22/03/09

I survived my first full winter with a locker. There was only one instance where I had to put the truck in 4wd to tame it a bit on the road, not including sideslope encounters. It was on the highway, right after a big snow fall and there was about an inch of packed snow on the highway. I was doing about 70-80km/h and whenever i started going up a gentle hill in 4th gear low rpm, the back tires would spin. Note, this is an indication of how slippery it was. Anyways, the back would start to gentle drift a bit and i'd let of off the back and the tail would jump back into line. I didn't feel in danger or anything. Problem was solved by shifting to 4wd. Getting stuck on a side slope was interesting in slick winter conditions. The back end definitely tries to walk on you. If I were only driving in conditions that normal SUV drivers would take on, this wouldn't be a problem, but i was using my truck as an impromptu snow plow in 3'+ of snow and frequently was getting high-centered or grounded on the frame.

In summary, locker+4Runner+all terrains is not a scary combo in winter, even when I tried testing the limits. I let my younger brother drive in the snow a number of times and didn't fell like i was endangering him. It is different and demands a little more attention that open diffs, but its by no means a challenge. If things get hairy, just engage 4wd and the truck is transformed into a very stable, well handling snow vehicle.

treknwil · 04-02-2009, 01:55 PM

I finally got my Aussie locker in the 4runner last weekend. I've had it also most ready to go in for 10 months now but, with Hernia surgury and a bearing replacement kit proplem. I finally did it. So anyway last night my son and I went over to some dirt hills to test it out. WOW what a difference. I was able to climb up hills in 2lo that took 4lo before. It feels a little different on the road but not bad. I like this thing.

fyreandwater · 04-15-2009, 07:36 PM

I have aussies front and rear and just installed a Marlin twin stick. I have to tell you all that this is the way to go. I'm headed to Moab again this weekend and my aussies have been flawless where ever I've gone. I talked my dad into installing an aussie in his Scout with a Dana 44 and he's sold (although not as easy to install as it was on my 83 toy).

Matt16 · 04-25-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fyreandwater

I have aussies front and rear and just installed a Marlin twin stick. I have to tell you all that this is the way to go. I'm headed to Moab again this weekend and my aussies have been flawless where ever I've gone. I talked my dad into installing an aussie in his Scout with a Dana 44 and he's sold (although not as easy to install as it was on my 83 toy).

What do you do with the front locker in winter? 3wd?

tj884Rdlx · 04-28-2009, 02:19 PM

HEY MATT! man, thanx for this thread. i just happend to send a PM to Zuk asking his opinion on lockers when i move to 4.88s and he suggested an Aussie. I was thinking I'd go with a Powertrax NoSlip or Detroit Truetrac, which I believe are both clutchless LSDs. But I'll take Zuk's word when it comes to gears, and after reading this great thread, I can see you really have thoroughly tested the Aussie.

My truck is a DD on pavement including interstate 65mph daily. I thought a locker would be inappropriate based on what i've read PRIOR to reading your thread here.

What really is the difference between the Aussie and the Powertrax Noslip and the Truetrac??

thanx again for your post here!
tj

fyreandwater · 05-03-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt16

What do you do with the front locker in winter? 3wd?

I don't drive it much in the winter. With 33x12.50's it doesn't behave well on snowpacked or ice road which has nothing to do with the lockers just lack of weight on wide tires. You could just lock one hub and do 3wd or I can switch from 4wd to 2wd easily with my twin stick.

ajoebob · 05-11-2009, 07:13 PM

i installed an aussie in the rear of my 82 last weekend. i just used the factory recomended oil in it and i bearly heard it a few times. it would bog down a little at a stop sign when making a 90*right turn but not bad. i had a friend with me that has a lockright and he said he wished he got an aussie. he said mine was quieted than his and hes runing thicker oil. he also thought mine was smother. i havnt got to try it out much but hope to this weekend

IndustryYota · 05-18-2009, 07:50 AM

I have an Aussie Locker in the rear of my '84 Pickup on 35's and love it. It always performs great, no matter what the conditions. I have Synthetic Valvoline 75-90 (expensive) in the diff and it's dead smooth and quiet, with a load or without.

I'm rebuilding my truck right now because it was just half destroyed in an accident and when the front axle comes apart, another Aussie is going in the front.

gtlegs · 05-18-2009, 04:25 PM

I ordered one this weekend and it said they were in stock but I got an email today saying they were on back order. Bummer

ajoebob · 05-18-2009, 06:27 PM

i finely got to try mine some. it worked great on soft sand, mud, and rock. it felt a little werd on the sand but i got used to it fast.it would go all over the place. spots that i would dig down in before i wouldnt spin a tire. in the mud i went thru a mud puddle and the intake got some water in it and stalled in the midle of it and got high centered. i got it started agen, droped it in 1st low and it slowly started to pull me out of it and then i was off agen. then i went on some hill climes and some rocks i was going up a steap off camber hill with a wall on one side. i floped over on to the wall and it still pulled me the rest of the way out and back up right. which i wasnt 90* on my side becuse i was agenst the wall but i was draging and only on 2 wheels and it was still going. then i went up a rock hill with steps about 12" to 18" and it walked right up it. this weekend i'll get to test it more. i love it so far.

01-25-2009, 04:19 PM	#127 (permalink)
slosurfer Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!) Posts: 2,155	Here's another review specifically for the aussie in the front IFS. IFS Aussie Locker Review I have the elocker in the rear and so far have found the combo to work really well for the type of wheeling I normally do. __________________ Chris 7th Annual Pismo Jamboree: Sept. 25-27, 2009 '93 4runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4WD '07 Tacoma Dcab 4x4 TRD offroad '89 F250 4x4 w/utility bed M416 1/4 ton military trailer "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan Semper Fi SLO 4wheelers

01-29-2009, 05:32 AM	#129 (permalink)
RoBatt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 336	well this review on has pretty much inspired me to get an aussie locker but i will soon be getting a 4inch lift and 35s will the lift and bigger tires change the perfomance on road like matt 16 described he has on his rig? __________________ -Robert 93 4Runner/3.0/5 Spd/4 inch rough country lift/35inch KM2s/Surco rack/4 4x warn spot lights/CB (ashtray mod)/2001 tacoma center console/ISR mod/350,xxx miles ---whatever it takes---

01-29-2009, 01:18 PM	#130 (permalink)
RoBatt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 336	wait will the aussie locker even fit a 93 3.0? __________________ -Robert 93 4Runner/3.0/5 Spd/4 inch rough country lift/35inch KM2s/Surco rack/4 4x warn spot lights/CB (ashtray mod)/2001 tacoma center console/ISR mod/350,xxx miles ---whatever it takes---

02-10-2009, 06:05 PM	#134 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 3,200	anyoneknow where in canada i can get a aussie or lockright... dont want to pay duty or exchange as they are both not in my favour haha.. BUT ive recently had a change of heart..decide 2 things one i cant sell my truck and two i wont be able to afford a proper sas for atleast a year... so im going to lock the front..and play. love the welded rear and was just gonna weld a spare front... but id like to drive this beat to work in the winter to keep the hilux salt free! so a lockright is better! but brokerage ,duty and exchange arent in the budget but im willing to play a little more in canadian obviously! __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X turbo diesel right hand drive toyota imported in 2005 from japan, 130,000 km 31 bfg a/t auto current build 1987 LWB suzuki samurai. turning 2 into one.. yota axles welded front to back, yota springs , ifs steering box,, this bad boy will not only eat jeeps but toyotas aswell \m/

02-24-2009, 04:28 PM	#137 (permalink)
SKULLYOTA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 152	this is a great write up matt, i just bought scuba's aussie so i look forward to installing it and testing the driving characteristcs. i was nervous about handling on ice, but this really settled my mind. with anything on ice the trick is to drive with attention, caution and finesse. Missoula Mt probably won't get any more ice this year, so that'll give me spring and summer to get used to it. i will realy be looking forward to being able to take some loose trails in 2wd! again, terrific job. __________________ 1987 Truck, tube frame flatbed, homemade bumpers, stockish running gear, Aussie locker in rear-end, bronco tire carrier, 36" Swampers on American Racing Baja 16x8's, 1.5" BJ spacers, rear lowered 1" with u-bolt flip, Summit racing seats, long travel front shock mounts, 8000 lb winch, rear frame mounted gin pole, several ammo boxes for storage, air tank, snorkel, smokestack, 4.88s, 1" aluminum body lift. and lots of skulls. check out my truck Senate Minority Report on "Global Warming"

02-10-2009, 05:51 PM	#133 (permalink)
xcmountain80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,876	Damn this locker rocks! We had a run this weekend and while running the Nitto At's and choosing the lines where I wasn't following 38" ruts, I was good to go. Aaron

02-26-2009, 06:42 AM	#139 (permalink)
SKULLYOTA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 152	i don't run my MTRs in the winter i switch to skinny 235/75 R15 on taco rims. MTRs are tricky on ice without a locker.... toughest part will be deciding where to put that cool new australia shaped sticker __________________ 1987 Truck, tube frame flatbed, homemade bumpers, stockish running gear, Aussie locker in rear-end, bronco tire carrier, 36" Swampers on American Racing Baja 16x8's, 1.5" BJ spacers, rear lowered 1" with u-bolt flip, Summit racing seats, long travel front shock mounts, 8000 lb winch, rear frame mounted gin pole, several ammo boxes for storage, air tank, snorkel, smokestack, 4.88s, 1" aluminum body lift. and lots of skulls. check out my truck Senate Minority Report on "Global Warming"

04-02-2009, 01:55 PM	#142 (permalink)
treknwil Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vacaville Posts: 259	I finally got my Aussie locker in the 4runner last weekend. I've had it also most ready to go in for 10 months now but, with Hernia surgury and a bearing replacement kit proplem. I finally did it. So anyway last night my son and I went over to some dirt hills to test it out. WOW what a difference. I was able to climb up hills in 2lo that took 4lo before. It feels a little different on the road but not bad. I like this thing. __________________ 2007 FJ Cruiser 4x4 285/70-17 MTR's, Home made level lift, Home made Rock sliders, home made lower control arm skides, Home made Highlift jack clamps, AP LCA's, 4 KC's on roof rack, 1987 4runner SR5 22RE 5spd. Budbuilt skids and transf. case cross member, Flowmaster, 32x11.50/15's BFG MT's, Amer. racing rims, home made 1" body lift, winch & brush Guard, Downey truss, 26mm t-bars, home made 1" BJ spacers, Home Rocksliders, home rear quater sliders, Aussie locker in rear 4.30 gears

04-15-2009, 07:36 PM	#143 (permalink)
fyreandwater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 119	I have aussies front and rear and just installed a Marlin twin stick. I have to tell you all that this is the way to go. I'm headed to Moab again this weekend and my aussies have been flawless where ever I've gone. I talked my dad into installing an aussie in his Scout with a Dana 44 and he's sold (although not as easy to install as it was on my 83 toy). __________________ 1983 Toyota SR5 Short Bed 4x4 3" suspension lift, 1.5" body lift 33x12.50 Firestone Destination M/T's Front and Rear Aussie Lockers 4.88 dif gears 4.70 Crawler tcase gear Stock 22R Hedman Header Custom Bumpers, Warn Winch

04-28-2009, 02:19 PM	#145 (permalink)
tj884Rdlx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ATL! Posts: 513	HEY MATT! man, thanx for this thread. i just happend to send a PM to Zuk asking his opinion on lockers when i move to 4.88s and he suggested an Aussie. I was thinking I'd go with a Powertrax NoSlip or Detroit Truetrac, which I believe are both clutchless LSDs. But I'll take Zuk's word when it comes to gears, and after reading this great thread, I can see you really have thoroughly tested the Aussie. My truck is a DD on pavement including interstate 65mph daily. I thought a locker would be inappropriate based on what i've read PRIOR to reading your thread here. What really is the difference between the Aussie and the Powertrax Noslip and the Truetrac?? thanx again for your post here! tj __________________ 88 4Runner DLX, 15x8 soft8s w/ BFG 33x10.5 A/Ts. 1.5" SDORI spacers, OME CS009s, 1" 4crawler b.l., original Canback top

05-11-2009, 07:13 PM	#147 (permalink)
ajoebob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oklahoma Posts: 128	i installed an aussie in the rear of my 82 last weekend. i just used the factory recomended oil in it and i bearly heard it a few times. it would bog down a little at a stop sign when making a 90right turn but not bad. i had a friend with me that has a lockright and he said he wished he got an aussie. he said mine was quieted than his and hes runing thicker oil. he also thought mine was smother. i havnt got to try it out much but hope to this weekend __________________ '82 toyota pickup 5" lift, weber 36deg carb, 32x11.5 sx super swompers,rear aussie locker,5.29 gears, cb, and 261c cam

05-18-2009, 07:50 AM	#148 (permalink)
IndustryYota Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Industry, Maine Posts: 14	I have an Aussie Locker in the rear of my '84 Pickup on 35's and love it. It always performs great, no matter what the conditions. I have Synthetic Valvoline 75-90 (expensive) in the diff and it's dead smooth and quiet, with a load or without. I'm rebuilding my truck right now because it was just half destroyed in an accident and when the front axle comes apart, another Aussie is going in the front.

05-18-2009, 04:25 PM	#149 (permalink)
gtlegs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 38	I ordered one this weekend and it said they were in stock but I got an email today saying they were on back order. Bummer

05-18-2009, 06:27 PM	#150 (permalink)
ajoebob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oklahoma Posts: 128	i finely got to try mine some. it worked great on soft sand, mud, and rock. it felt a little werd on the sand but i got used to it fast.it would go all over the place. spots that i would dig down in before i wouldnt spin a tire. in the mud i went thru a mud puddle and the intake got some water in it and stalled in the midle of it and got high centered. i got it started agen, droped it in 1st low and it slowly started to pull me out of it and then i was off agen. then i went on some hill climes and some rocks i was going up a steap off camber hill with a wall on one side. i floped over on to the wall and it still pulled me the rest of the way out and back up right. which i wasnt 90* on my side becuse i was agenst the wall but i was draging and only on 2 wheels and it was still going. then i went up a rock hill with steps about 12" to 18" and it walked right up it. this weekend i'll get to test it more. i love it so far. __________________ '82 toyota pickup 5" lift, weber 36deg carb, 32x11.5 sx super swompers,rear aussie locker,5.29 gears, cb, and 261*c cam

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