I'm looking at lockers but i really don't make much money. I was looking at aussie lockers and they seem pretty reasonable in price and they say they do the job well but that's from reports off the site and i don't always trust the reviews from the site that's trying to sell the product. (http://www.aussielocker.com/item.php...0/320002/.html)
For anyone out there that has one or has heard anything about them what do you think. Is this locker worth the money or should i wait and save up for somthing else.

 

I have had one for a couple years now. It's noisy nad you do have to adjust your driving habits a bit but you get used to it. It climbs 100% better though so if you do any of that then it's worth dealing with the noise and stuff. I say do it.

 

There is also lockright which is techniqually the same thing.

I have a lock right and just like axekick said, you have to adjust your driving a little but you get used to it.

Look up matt16, he did a full wrightup on his aussie

 

what kind of changes did it cause on the road? Are U-turns still doable?

 

I put one in about a month ago and really like it. As axekick says it makes a little noise and will make you adjust your driving habits a little, doesn't take long to get used to though just be sure and put 85w-140 gear oil in it to help stop the lurching around corners and the ratcheting sound when it unlocks.

I just got past my break in period so I can't vouch for them off road yet. But I'll post up as soon as I get a chance to beat the hell out of it.

 

Off road is Awesome!!!!

And yes you can still turn, you just have to be easy on the throttle during the turn, or coast.

 

sounds like a good investment. Has anyone had anything bad to say about it. right now it sounds like it's deffinetly what i want to buy. any difficulties with install. I really havn't ever taken a differential apart. I heard one guy say that he had to grind the bell housing a bit to get it in.

 

Well is yours a 4cyl or v6?


I didn't install mine personally, i had it installed by some guy when he was rebuilding my diff (bearings were shot).


I don't have anyting bad to say about them some things to consider:

On slippery surfaces it will spin out easier if you force it.
Sometimes will make the truck learch around sharp turns if you are not easy on it.
People will give you looks in parking lots like your truck is broken when they hear it, but i like seeing their faces



Where are you planning on putting it? Front/rear/both?

 

they are the best bang for the buck. you won't regret it a bit.

 

Look in my signature for a review and discussion. I think it will answer your questions. Its more of a plus that a disadvantage for mixed driving.

 

I won't get into the install details as there are plenty of write ups if you search but I will add if you're doing it yourself and it's on a 4cyl rear stick the ring gear in the oven at 220 and leave it there until you're ready to put it back on your carrier. It will drop right on with no effort and allow you to line up the ring gear bolts easily until it cools off.

 

I have a lockright, it is similar in design, some say the aussie is better... In anycase, its great! You hardly notice it once past 5mph, infact once past say 20, its completley transperant... unless you are running a high hp engine

Look at Matt16's write up. You won't regret buying one

 

probably one of the best sites to check out http://gearinstalls.com/, Zuk has a ton of write ups on installing AUssies. I would have loved detroits but for the one the price of one I was able to get Front and Rear Aussies

edit: the oven method works great

 

Quick question: Is the Aussie designed more like the Lock Right or the No Slip locker? I've heard that it is quieter than the Lock Right, but how does it compare to the No Slip? I guess that was two questions

 

I have heard the no-slip has had alot of failures.... I heard some shops recomended not going with it....

 

yah I have a 90 with a 22re. How does the oven method work. No never mind i'll go to one of the forums

 

You don't need to heat anything. The ring gear slips over the carrier easier if you leave the ring gear in the sun, but you can also tap it on with a mallet or hammer and piece of wood.