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Re: lock rite locker in the front end
« on: Jan 14, 2008, 07:40:16 PM »
I prefer an Aussie Locker over a LockRight; however, the design is essentially identical.  I believe the Aussie is a better product because it is stronger (less people break them) and the springs are softer allowing it to unlock easier.

I run a Detroit rear and an Aussie front without problems.  It will create some crazy handling situations on snow & ice, but as long as you're careful and drive slow it can be managed.  Off road my Aussie seems to work as well as my Detroit in the rear.  It locks completely when torque is applied and makes minimal noise.

You don't have to worry about driveshaft orientation (as long as they're straight).  All mechanical lockers like the Detroit, LockRights, Aussie Locker, etc., lock when torque is applied and unlock when one tires rotates faster than it is being driven.  This is why the inside tire chirps going around corners on pavement.
1989 4Runner: Dual Ultimate (Inchworm front & Marlin 4.70 rear), Marlin Twin Stick, 1200-lb clutch, 4.88 R&P, Aussie Front, Detroit rear, 30-spline Longs, Long hub gears, ARP hub and knuckle studs & 35x12.50 Cooper STT PRO tires.  Marlin rear bumper & sliders.  FROR front bumper.  SAS with Alcan springs & Rancho 9000XL shocks.  Budbuilt Bolt-on traction bar.  Custom Interior Cage by Those Guys Rod and Customs.

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