pros/cons for rear aussie locker
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Toy4ever
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I have an aussie locker. I think its wonderful if you plan on doing more offroading than the occasional rain. The only downfalls in my opinion are the "SOUND" of the damned thing lol. I am kinda picky about my T4R so i am always listening to the ratcheting of it and it drives me batty. You should also rotate your tires a little more often because you put greater wear on the back tires. Other than that it performs like a champ in the mud, snow, and climbing rocks. If you don't have the money for an ARB (900) E-Locker (600+) then buying an Aussie is the best way to go (250). The instructions are weird when you s tart to read into them but the installation is pretty straight forward. Find a friend that can pull a diff apart and you'll be set! :trophy:
Toy4ever
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I dont think he plans on buying the aussie locker of his friends 1st gen, that would just be bad :wow2:
Mr. Leary
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Aussie lockers are good for what they are...
Cons:
Icy or rainy conditions are gonna be more difficult to handle, you will have slighty greater rear tire wear, very tight turns will be more difficult on trails, and you will have to get used to that ratcheting noise. You cannot run it under power unlocked, as it locks at all timew when you are on the gas. That being said, your driving style will quickly adapt to the new setup.
Pros:
Cheap. The most bang for the buck on the market. You will just walk right up stuff you used to struggle with. You will never have to "switch" to off road mode as far as your drivetrain is concerned. You will always be ready to go (except airing down). These lockers are also very simple, with little that can go wrong with the workings.
Cons:
Icy or rainy conditions are gonna be more difficult to handle, you will have slighty greater rear tire wear, very tight turns will be more difficult on trails, and you will have to get used to that ratcheting noise. You cannot run it under power unlocked, as it locks at all timew when you are on the gas. That being said, your driving style will quickly adapt to the new setup.
Pros:
Cheap. The most bang for the buck on the market. You will just walk right up stuff you used to struggle with. You will never have to "switch" to off road mode as far as your drivetrain is concerned. You will always be ready to go (except airing down). These lockers are also very simple, with little that can go wrong with the workings.
SamSter0077
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Do it! I use mine as a DD and put a LockRight i 1620 in mine just recently and.. you don't notice it too much.. yeah sometimes, but it is no where are bad as I thought it would be. Sure is a HUGE improvement offroad!! The Suckiest part is two fold.. I have a clunk when put into drive, and reverse.. it's not that bad, but it is there. Also... going to the airport parking lot, if you have one of those 6 story corkscrews to go up.. you will think your rear diff is about to explode.. (TIC-TIC-TIC-TIC-TIC-TIC)... 
Cheap, easy and well worth the money for a trail rig. My Pics here: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/67552-samster0077s-97-4runner-build.html#post574602
OH, one more thing that really blows... if traffic is moving fast, and I am trying to turn into it.. can't do it with my foot on the gas like the old "open" days.. Inside tires either peals out, or it binds up so... I tend to wait for a larger opening so I can turn, straighten up and then gun it.
Cheap, easy and well worth the money for a trail rig. My Pics here: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/67552-samster0077s-97-4runner-build.html#post574602
OH, one more thing that really blows... if traffic is moving fast, and I am trying to turn into it.. can't do it with my foot on the gas like the old "open" days.. Inside tires either peals out, or it binds up so... I tend to wait for a larger opening so I can turn, straighten up and then gun it.
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Just Do It! You only notice the ratcheting at slow speed tight turns, I kind of like it!:biggrin2: Everything these guys above said, clunk when you put into in gear or go from D to R, increased tire wear (if you don't do more frequent rotations), and instead of mashing the gas to make a tight merging turn you're much better off just waiting!
maclean216
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Do it. You will like it. Most of the cons listed above are internet hype.
SamSter0077
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Got pics of your Rockware bumper? Know where I can score one?
maclean216
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SamSter0077
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Yeah... been staring for a while now. I am in love, it is exactly what I want. Damn it.. I don't think there are any for sale.
