catalina34
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Haven't done the Andy mod yet, so I can only defeat the traction control by being in 4 low. Offroad in 4 low it's been great though. No ill effects so far.
Rear Aussie Locker Initial Impressions
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Haven't done the Andy mod yet, so I can only defeat the traction control by being in 4 low. Offroad in 4 low it's been great though. No ill effects so far.
Snowy21
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I run a spartan in my rig as a DD, run without trac, vsc and abs off most of the time and there were zero issues with snow. 2wd it goes fine as long as you aren't a throttle jockey...if you are then you can cut some pretty fantastic doughnuts now. 4wd it's not noticeable at all, just point and shoot without another thought.
NateMob
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I just placed my order! Now to find the time to put all this stuff I got in
Where did you both order from?
cordrayj1
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ive got about 70,000 miles on mine, and im ready for a selectable locker...prob only because I have a 5speed though. from what I hear, you will always have violent stuff going on w the drivetrain w standard transmission applications and lunchbox lockers.
off road, straight beast.
off road, straight beast.
Skyehunter
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About 250 miles on mine (98", Auto, DD). Took it on a few wheelin and hunting trips. LOVE IT!. Can't hear the click unless window down and only get the occasional clunk when throttle up while turning under load, nothing that hasn't been addressed in this review. :cheers:
djtc
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Damn..I've got a 5 speed too!But wouldn't it be better that you could clutch in to a corner to avoid all the noise?
TXRick
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white_n_slow
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I have used both the Aussie Locker and the Lockright in in the past. I thought the Lockright had better road manners, but that may be because it was used in a heavier vehicle. I got the usual "clicking and popping" with both of them. It was not terribly noticeable unless you were pulling into a tight parking spot or something like that. Also not particularly audible with the windows up. I also found that using a heavier gear oil made the locker quieter. If you think installing it in a 4runner was easy, try installing it in a land cruiser. Takes about an hour
All in all, a lunchbox locker is probably the #1 bang per dollar modification you can do to any vehicle that will be used off road.
All in all, a lunchbox locker is probably the #1 bang per dollar modification you can do to any vehicle that will be used off road.
gannonrt
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I installed my Aussie in March 2012 and have about 10,000 miles on it. I do clutch in corners but my experience is that you still get the noise. There's a couple tight left turns that I make in my neighborhood that generates some "bucking" in the rear end. I think it's at just the right speed and radius that the Aussie is right in between locking / unlocking. That combines with the no front sway and crappy shocks to give some noticeable movement. It could also be that my 50% worn tires aren't the exact same diameter anymore either. I do agree about beast mode off-road. Trails that used to have my wheels spinning in 4WD I can now do in mostly 2WD. It helps on more technical terrain because I don't have to rely on momentum as much to get through some obstacles. I do want to save up for an ARB front someday to make the rig even more beast, but I'll do that with a regear at the same time.
cordrayj1
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i have found that actually depressing the clutch pedal and shifting to neutral greatly reduces what i feel like is unhealthy drivetrain drama (the bucking, popping, crazy ass noises that come from the locker). im also taking my driveshaft to the local driveshaft specialist to have them re-do the cardigan U-joints. they have become a little sloppy.
PS- momentum is so dangerous sometimes. i hate having to use it to get past a tough obstacle.
NateMob
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Cardon joint or constant velocity joint, neither have to do with sweaters.
. I would hate for you to request to have your cardigan joints reworked. They would probably take you to the cleaners thinking you were clueless. I know you aren't though!
cordrayj1
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Cordon joint or constant velocity joint, neither have to do with sweaters.
haha. yeah. i didnt use my cool google dictionary...ive already been quoted 100$ for the U-joint job. its the same place all the local toyota dealers use in town. and these guys know what they are doing.
gannonrt
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I do what you suggest sometimes too... but I find I can't coast through corners that way the time. I think the bucking still occurs at times then too....
I agree on the momentum. That's how I broke the front CV that inspired me to put in the Aussie.
montanaJON
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I just got my Aussie installed recently (~2500 miles ago). I am so impressed with it. As a daily driver its not nearly as bad as I thought it might be on road. Off road its brilliant. I had a lot of friends who said negative things about lunch-box lockers but none of them with one in their rig. Now that they've ridden in it they're quite impressed.
Anyone thinking about one should go for it! Considering the cost and usefulness its a no regrets must have.
Anyone thinking about one should go for it! Considering the cost and usefulness its a no regrets must have.
tyr0981
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Two last nagging rumors to dispel about auto-lockers, if any of you lunch-box locker equipped can tell your any experience please!?
1. Somewhere i read / heard that when the throttle is 100% off (going down hill) that engine braking is affected? true / false?
2. How does it act in towing, say going uphill in a corner?
thanks guys!
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1. Somewhere i read / heard that when the throttle is 100% off (going down hill) that engine braking is affected? true / false?
2. How does it act in towing, say going uphill in a corner?
thanks guys!
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white_n_slow
Senior Member
1. False. Although I do detect a little noise from the diff when engine braking.
2. Dunno, never towed anything.
catalina34
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Update: Just switched to Redline Heavy Shock Proof Gear Oil based on lots of people's suggestion that it will quiet the locker down. Didn't experience a reduction in noise, but everything still works as it should so nothing gained and nothing lost I suppose.
