Aussie Locker Install

jforte5650 · 12-12-2007, 04:42 AM

Hey, I just got my aussie locker in the mail. I'm reading through the directions (plus a bunch of directions on the 'net) and I'm trying to figure out what gaskets/seals/shims/washers I should go buy before I tear it apart. Also should I try to reset my pinion and or backlash?

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Volcom · 12-19-2007, 02:57 PM

You won't need anything but some black RTV and some brake cleaner. ZUK has some great writeups on installing Aussies on his homepage.

http://gearinstalls.com/

lal357 · 12-20-2007, 01:39 PM

its not hard/bad at all to unstall i had to clearance my carrier alittle to get it in but thats about all

olharleyman · 12-20-2007, 03:39 PM

Also if you read where they say use greese to hold the parts together DON'T just work them in with out it. I did mine to the letter and had to pull it apart twice because the greese would not let the locker freewheel and it stay's locked without any give.

brooklee1000 · 12-20-2007, 06:34 PM

What volcom said. check out Gearinstalls.com. You will have to remove the ring gear from the differential in order to get the aussie in where it needs to go and the backlash will need to be checked when you first pull the third member out in order to use the same measuement when reinstalling it. Very specific tools are needed. check gearinstalls.com, ZUK knows what he does, and i used the info there to re-gear my setup.

brooklee1000 · 12-20-2007, 06:38 PM

lal357- I would like to get an aussie for my truck. How well does it work in the front axle(steering)? They have alot of hype on their site, but not many reviews online. I want one for the rear of my 82 but worry about handling on icy roads. Thinking front instead but worried about blowing the birfields.

hodgepodge79 · 12-20-2007, 09:15 PM

I love mine in my front IFS. I haven't had any steering issues. As long as I am not giving lots of throttle, seems to unlock when needed.

12-20-2007, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
lal357 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: alabama Posts: 30	its not hard/bad at all to unstall i had to clearance my carrier alittle to get it in but thats about all __________________ 80 toyota flatbed 22r ,headman header,weber 32/36,8" lift,3612.5015 swampers,4.88, aussie locker in front yukon spool in rear,co2,full cage

12-20-2007, 03:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,291	Also if you read where they say use greese to hold the parts together DON'T just work them in with out it. I did mine to the letter and had to pull it apart twice because the greese would not let the locker freewheel and it stay's locked without any give. __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 88 stock 4runner 3.0 auto for now 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq.

12-20-2007, 09:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
hodgepodge79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 238	I love mine in my front IFS. I haven't had any steering issues. As long as I am not giving lots of throttle, seems to unlock when needed. __________________ '87 DLX, E-Locker, Aussie, 30x9.50-15 Mesa CT(street) 34x9.50-15 TSL(trail), DougThorley Header.... Best Mod...Desert Pin-Striping (you can't buy that kind of work!)

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12-20-2007, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
brooklee1000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ontario Posts: 118	What volcom said. check out Gearinstalls.com. You will have to remove the ring gear from the differential in order to get the aussie in where it needs to go and the backlash will need to be checked when you first pull the third member out in order to use the same measuement when reinstalling it. Very specific tools are needed. check gearinstalls.com, ZUK knows what he does, and i used the info there to re-gear my setup.

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brooklee1000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ontario Posts: 118	lal357- I would like to get an aussie for my truck. How well does it work in the front axle(steering)? They have alot of hype on their site, but not many reviews online. I want one for the rear of my 82 but worry about handling on icy roads. Thinking front instead but worried about blowing the birfields.