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Old 11-28-2010, 03:10 PM
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Aussie vs Spartan lockers

hey guys i am about to put a new set of tires on and my rear diff is currently welded and is wearing down the old set fast so with this new set i want to take care of them and get a locker so it'll have some give around turns. I want to buy one of these two and i was wondering if anybody has pro's/cons for these so that i can make a good choice! thanks!
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I have aussies, and they're amazing. But needless to say, they'll still tear down your tires. just push the clutch in and coast through it.
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if you can find an aussie get it. their website has been sold out of the 8 inch toyota one for a really long time and i have no idea when theyll have them back. if you find a place that has them tell me!
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Spartans are cake to install.

Work good too!
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i have had better luck with the lockrights over the aussie lockers
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Lockrights, Aussies, Spartans...
All the same design and practically same performance.

Pick whichever one you can find cheapest.

I run lockrights front and rear and love them.


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I have a rear lockright. It works perfect but is definitely noisy.
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A new shipment of 8" Aussies came in last month. I know, because I got one! Check the website.

I love mine, and any of the above would be a huge improvement over spool/welded.
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go with the spartan the pins are bigger and its easier to set up
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^^agreed, x2.
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thanks guys! i think i'm gonna give the spartan a try
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My Aussie has worked flawlessly so far. Torqmasters has great customer service as well.
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Aussie locker site is still out of stock. Anyone know where one can be purchased? They just have them for the turbo/6 cylinder... and IFS front
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What does anyone think of Ox-lockers? I havent seen many guys talk about them on yotatech.
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Pretty sure they don't make those for Yota's.....IIRC....
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Originally Posted by SCToy
Aussie locker site is still out of stock. Anyone know where one can be purchased? They just have them for the turbo/6 cylinder... and IFS front
Good incentive to re-gear with the stronger V6 rear heh.
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Originally Posted by BigBluePile
Pretty sure they don't make those for Yota's.....IIRC....
I see, thanks. Are there any mechanical lockers made for Toyota?

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Yes, I'd search for you but the link is broken....
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Originally Posted by 99blackSE
Good incentive to re-gear with the stronger V6 rear heh.
Not an affordable option at this time


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