I just ordered my Aussie for the '84 Flatbed, I'll let you know how it installs and performs.

 

Where did you buy it and how much?? You can start w/those details

 

You'll like it.. I've been running mine for a year. I also run synthetic (Royal Purple) and it seems to make the locker work much smoother.

 

I ordered it from the only site I'm aware of:

www.aussielocker.com
I had some problems ordering the first time due to a server upgrade on Aussies end and Bill noticed that my order had gone uncompleted and sent me an e-mail assuring they would get me taken care of...impressive since I hadn't spent any money at that point. The cost was $260.00 shipped.

 

Thanks.. I'm looking for some lockers now.. I was thinking of lockrites.. but everyone likes these aussies so much, I might get these instead. They are only a few $ more.

 

I've got Aussies, F&R. They work great! Actual 4 wheel drive is soooooooooo much better than 2 wheels getting power in stock form.

 

hey volcom, is that a trail rig? im worried about lunchbox lockers in colorado. i also drive up 70 from denver to evergreen everyday.

 

Yup. I wouldn't worry to much about the rear locker in the snow. It just takes some driving in it to get used to it, so I've heard (although I've never actually driven in the snow with mine). The front is a different story. There are mixed feelings about having a full time locker on the snow covered streets.

 

thanks for the info volcom. i will do some more research and figure out what fits me best. im just worried about ice driving down the hill at night.

 

couldnt you just drive with one hub locked and the other unlocked?

 

You could, that may help. I've got a square shaft so anything over 20mph is tough for me

 

Subscribing, looking at the Aussie as on option for my '81...

 

It ought to be here Monday the 29th, I'll let you know how it goes.

 

im planning on getting an aussie in the rear when i regear. not sure what i want to do with the front end(sas/leave ifs/longtravel most likely take out front diff and make 2wd)

 

Is it really possible to only lock 1 hub? How does that work?

 

I wanted to get Aussies for my rig, but they don't make them for the V6 third members so I have Lockrights front and rear.

 

dj,

yeah its possible. if you have manual hubs, just lock one side and keep the other side unlocked. it'll pull to one side a bit but if you get used to it, not a big deal.

 

If you have manual hubs you just lock one wheel and leave the other unlocked...if you have auto hubs, no you can't leave only one unlocked.

 

I have manual hubs thankfully, so what's the purpose of that? Is it so your lockers don't engage full time? Won't that mess you your diff?

 

No problems with your diff...

It allows you to have better traction. If you were in 4wd with the front locked then the front would be squirrely, because under power the front would slide around (on snow or ice). With only one front wheel getting traction it won't slide but will provide extra grip...



Hope that helped.