Looking at putting a locker on the rear axle. found "Aussie Locker" Has anyone had any experience with them, Looking at there web page all looks good but I know they are just in sales. Any input would help. http://www.offroadlockers.com/
Aussie Lockers
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Quote from "MAD0RAM"
Looking at putting a locker on the rear axle. found "Aussie Locker" Has anyone had any experiance with them, Looking at there web page all looks good but I know they are just in sales. Any input would help. http://www.offroadlockers.com/
Running a full time locker in the rear is not always that great a thing if it's a daily driver. -
what axles do you have in the front and rear?
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Both axles are stock.
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Quote from "MAD0RAM"
Both axles are stock.
Not sure what axles come with a 2003 Stock Sport.... For some reason I think it could be a D44 like DrJ, or it could be a D35....
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It's not a DD but it sees more pavement than off-road. They say it is ok for pavement, am I missing something
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Looks like a D-35
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Quote from "MAD0RAM"
It's not a DD but it sees more pavement than off-road. They say it is ok for pavement, am I missing something
It will "unlock" when going around turns and can be quite un-nerving.Also, the D35 is not a very strong axle. There are a few that run them in D35's here.
Just be aware it won't be "invisible" on road.
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Quote from "Keith_C"
It will "unlock" when going around turns and can be quite un-nerving.Also, the D35 is not a very strong axle. There are a few that run them in D35's here.
Just be aware it won't be "invisible" on road.
What do you mean by "un-nerving"? -
Quote from "MAD0RAM"
What do you mean by "un-nerving"?
Loud bangs and such. -
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See I tried the search but came back with 0 items found.
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and if it doesn't "unlock" properly on the road one day and the roads are wet, it would not be fun...
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Quote from "TheMistaken"
and if it doesn't "unlock" properly on the road one day and the roads are wet, it would not be fun...
Is this a normal problem or just a what if??
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put in the front rob youwill be happier
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What we say is that you should not use a front locker on an icy highway when in 4WD. We recommend, if you are going to drive on icy highways in 4WD with a front locker installed you only do it when you have manual hubs and one is locked and the other is unlocked. An Aussie Locker in the rear works well on ice and snow, but like with any traction added product there are some changes in handling over a standard open differential. We have customers who use out products in snow plows with excellent results and many customer wheel in the winter in snow offroad. Let us know if we can provide any additional information on the Aussie Locker.
Engineering Service at Aussie lockers recommends the rear. With my setup "no locking hubs in front". -
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What do you plan on doing with your jeep? Daily driver? Hard-core wheeling? Somewhere in between?
If you're looking for just some additional traction on occasional trail rides, but will use the jeep as a daily driver, I would suggest not putting a locker in the rear. It will change the way your jeep handles, and for daily driving it will probably be more bother than it is worth. Put an Aussie in your front D30, which will only affect your driving in 4WD, which will only be on the trails or very deep snow. Or get a selectable (ARB with air, or Eaton electric) locker for the rear, and engage it only when needed.
If you're going to turn the jeep into a hard-core trail rig, you'll want something more heavy duty in the rear, like a Detroit full locker or ARB selectable locker, along with a Aussie or other locker in front.
Just my opinion...
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