Im lookin at Spartan, Lockright or even a Spool for the rear. Im lookin for a budget locker, its my DD.
Does anyone have some input or any opinion on what might be a good budget locker?

 

Spartan.

Really it depends on what you do with your rig.

 

Dont have experience with Spartan, but a Lockrite in the rear should be fine. I had one in my '87 and it was a DD.

I think Spartan and Lockrite are the same design, fits inside carrier.

 

I personally know of two lockrites blowing up when run with 33s. Probably just defective, but makes me shy away from them a little.

 

Lockright, aussie, spartan.. all the same design.

A spool will be crap for a DD and will tear up tires.
Not to mention, you'd have to have the gear pattern reset meaning paying someone to do it....

 

You run dual lockrites dont you scub? If so that totally changes my opinon because you wheel alot, and have some nice meats.

And i dont want to start a spool debate, but i have heard from many people that the wear isnt to bad, especially if you do mostly highway driving (like me), makes sense since you wouldnt be dragging a tire.

 

Aussie: $279
Spartan: $249
I think it might pay to shell out the extra $30, cuz Im tryin to stay under $300 for the rear.

 

Yep, lockrights front and rear.
Have not had an issue with the rear lockright for almost 2 years. And have not had an issue with the front for almost 1 year.
And yes. They do get plenty of use

 

I agree a lockright is the way to go I got em front and rear on my samurai and I wheel the piss out of it

 

Just to add fuel... I've got an Aussie in the rear on mine and have had no issues. It's been in two different vehicles and so far so good. The only thing you'll have to get used to with a lunchbox type locker is making sharp turns. Oh and sometimes in places like a parking garage they will unlock and lock back up with a loud BANG! Makes folks think you just busted something. *grin*

I've also got a Lockrite in the front and have no issues with it either. I'd say pick what you feel is right for you and go for it. If I had to recommend something I'd say grab the Aussie.

 

I think thats what Ima do. Go by route of the Aussie. Then to save up for something for the front. (IFS)

 

Hey I'm still IFS, so are a lot of folks running dual lockers. Don't count that front end as a weak point. It does damn good on the trails.

Oh and if you decide to regear to 4.56 let me know, I've got and open front IFS in 4.56 just sitting collecting dust. *grin*.

 

My Aussie goes in the Saturday!! WEEEEEEE!!!

-RONI-

 

Agreed. Just gotta know how to drive

 

Indeed. Even with 35's, makes things a lot easier...I do recommend the stud removal mod to ease in cv replacement...JUST in case...

 

Spartan in the rear on mine, has been great and no issues. Went with it because I know that Yukon gear makes a good product and the pin design was beefier, not to mention the price was a little bit less than a Lock Right or Aussie.

 

Can't say how they perform yet but I run a 94 with ifs just got front and rear aussies just gotta find time to install now

 

I ain't callin it weak. Its just alot different going from a 85 SFA to a 87 IFS. I will definitly let you know if I do gear swap it. I come down to Albq twice a year for the NMGCA gun show.


Most definitly

Awesome!!

 

I run dual aussies... no complaints here.

 

Alright Roni what is the verdict on your Aussie?