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LOCKER Questions
Hey all I am buying a Locker for my 95 4runner, just want to make sure I get the right one. Its a 95 4runner V6 axle code is G144. is that the 30 count axle spline, 8 inch, 4 pinion diff? is this correct?
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The only differences were gear ratio and 2 or 4 pinions (V6/turbo diff).
According to the axle code decoder for G/14/4:
G= 8"
14= 4.88 gear ratio
4= 4 pinion
Just going that, the third probably came off a V6 auto with the 31" tire package.
According to the axle code decoder for G/14/4:
G= 8"
14= 4.88 gear ratio
4= 4 pinion
Just going that, the third probably came off a V6 auto with the 31" tire package.
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Apparently Aussie Lockers are quite good. They are just like a Lockright, but supposedly stronger and smoother. I think I will be buying one soon. Have a look. www.offroadlockers.com
I would recommend driving a locker-equipped vehicle before buying one. Find a member on Yotatech etc., go to your local offroad shop/ club and ask if anyone would be willing to demo their locker.
I would recommend driving a locker-equipped vehicle before buying one. Find a member on Yotatech etc., go to your local offroad shop/ club and ask if anyone would be willing to demo their locker.
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Apparently Aussie Lockers are quite good. They are just like a Lockright, but supposedly stronger and smoother. I think I will be buying one soon. Have a look. www.offroadlockers.com
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I really don't think they will get one out by then, but prove me wrong, I'd love to get a Aussie and have cheap 4.56 thirds (4.56 are V6 third which currently Aussie does not make a locker for).
As far as I know, the problem is that there is apparently only one way to make a locker that will fit in a 4 pinion diff and Lockright is pretty protective of its patent.
As far as I know, the problem is that there is apparently only one way to make a locker that will fit in a 4 pinion diff and Lockright is pretty protective of its patent.
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Detroit makes the ez locker which is in a lawsuit with lockrite as I understand it. becuase they are the same. I found a lockrite locker for right at 200 dollars from profromancecenter.com
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The aussie v6 has been "comming soon" for the past 3 years or so. They are so unreliable - I got tired of waiting and got the original lockright. Total wait time = 7 days for shipping from georgia.
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I really don't think they will get one out by then, but prove me wrong, I'd love to get a Aussie and have cheap 4.56 thirds (4.56 are V6 third which currently Aussie does not make a locker for).
As far as I know, the problem is that there is apparently only one way to make a locker that will fit in a 4 pinion diff and Lockright is pretty protective of its patent.
As far as I know, the problem is that there is apparently only one way to make a locker that will fit in a 4 pinion diff and Lockright is pretty protective of its patent.
Since there is nearly zero difference in making a 4 pinion locker, I seriously doubt that Aussie will EVER come out with one.
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I should also tell you that after you get the locker and diff together it's a good idea to put the axles in it for a test before you put it in the axle housing on the truck. Since there is no clearances to check on the locker you may find the locker does not release easy. If this is the case you'll need to pull the locker and change to a thinner thrust washer. Otherwise if you do like the instructions, you'll have the diff and axles back in on the truck when you find the locker not working correctly.
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Ok, one last post. The strength differences between the 2 pinion lockers from Aussie, LockRite, D. EzLocker is in the spider pinion. I think some lockers re-use the Toyota one, some supply a new one, but regardless this pinion is what breaks on drop in lockers. HOWEVER, the 4 pinion locker does not suffer from this due to the re-use of the very strong Toyota 4 pinion spider.
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