Author Topic: Aussie Locker (Read 6374 times)

81RedRocket · « **on:** May 11, 2007, 01:19:21 PM »

81 Toyota with the 8" f/r, I bought an aussie locker for the rear but due to time constraints I'm going to have a local shop install it. The only real 4x4 shop quoted me; 5 hours @ $70 per hr. Reasonable time alloted? Thank yee

Duffil · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2007, 01:26:38 PM »

I don't think so. I put in a LockRight in about 2.5-3 hours from jacking the truck up to rolling out. With no prior experience.

dirtchicken · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2007, 01:26:59 PM »

I wouldn't pay anyone to install an Aussie. It's very easy to do. Go to gearinstalls.com and there is a TON of information on how to do it.

81RedRocket · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2007, 01:36:51 PM »

I would install it myself if I had the time or place to do it. Unfortunately I'm living in gov. housing

and working god forsaken hours. It's either have a shop install it or not have it installed at all

MiniSimp · « **Reply #4 on:** May 11, 2007, 01:39:01 PM »

The first one took me about an hour and a half, the second one took me about an hour to install it with the 3rd already on the table.
5 hours sounds like a hose job.

madhunt · « **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2007, 01:42:47 PM »

Quote from: 81RedRocket on May 11, 2007, 01:36:51 PM

I would install it myself if I had the time or place to do it. Unfortunately I'm living in gov. housing and working god forsaken hours. It's either have a shop install it or not have it installed at all

where are you located???

81RedRocket · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2007, 01:47:38 PM »

I thought it seemed steep, but I've never dealt with lockers. I just called again and asked about installing 5.29's and they said ~$800 for the front and ~$500 for the rear. I've installed gears before and I don't know how it could take them 10+ hours. They need some competition or something ...

I'm located in the middle of nowhere - Kalaloch Washington.

madhunt · « **Reply #7 on:** May 11, 2007, 01:53:11 PM »

did you know randy ring and pinion is in washington thats where there headquater is, they would be able to build it for you alot cheaper.

81RedRocket · « **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2007, 01:54:41 PM »

Thanks! I'll check into that

fullthrottle · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2007, 04:54:29 PM »

81RedRocket post up on nw-wheelers (http://www.nw-wheelers.com/forum/) there are lots of people on that forum in washington that can do it for ya, for less money than a shop.

MocKKnighT · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2007, 01:35:34 PM »

Quote from: fullthrottle on May 11, 2007, 04:54:29 PM

81RedRocket post up on nw-wheelers (http://www.nw-wheelers.com/forum/) there are lots of people on that forum in washington that can do it for ya, for less money than a shop.

Crash is the head of that board and he does pretty much anything! go to www.crashfab.com and he has all of his prices listed there. He is located outside gold bar (his backyard is basically reiter pit)

All_Set · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2007, 02:44:57 PM »

Eh.. While I think it's on the high side, I don't think it is completely unreasonable.

But more important than that is (as someone mentioned) the rep of the shop. An aussie locker will require grinding on the carrier and extra time/care is needed.

fullthrottle · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2007, 07:23:15 PM »

Quote from: All_Set on May 14, 2007, 02:44:57 PM

Eh.. While I think it's on the high side, I don't think it is completely unreasonable.

But more important than that is (as someone mentioned) the rep of the shop. An aussie locker will require grinding on the carrier and extra time/care is needed.

bs you can put an aussie in with out grinding i have seen three done one requird a deadblohamer to get it in but only a few taps. and they only take 15mins after you get the 3rd out

blackdiamond · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2007, 07:35:27 PM »

Quote from: 81RedRocket on May 11, 2007, 01:47:38 PM

I'm located in the middle of nowhere - Kalaloch Washington.

I live in Port Orchard and had to look where you lived, that is the middle of nowhere. I would suggest Bayview4x4.com in Bremerton. It is closer than Randy's Ring & Pinion and have always treated me well. The estimate IS the price, Gene has never raised the price more than and few bucks for small parts without telling me ahead of time. His mechaninc is excellent! I'd let him work on anything I owned.

81RedRocket · « **Reply #14 on:** May 14, 2007, 08:07:55 PM »

Middle of BFE

and thats not the bad part - I simply don't have a shop or covered area to work on anything at, sure glad I live in a rainforest

I bought all new ring gear, seals and everything, so the condition of the locker looks like this:

<img src="http://www.nw-wheelers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10125&stc=1&d=1178935997
">

It needs to replace the one currently installed in my rear diff.

All_Set · « **Reply #15 on:** May 16, 2007, 03:00:21 PM »

Quote from: fullthrottle on May 14, 2007, 07:23:15 PM

bs you can put an aussie in with out grinding i have seen three done one requird a deadblohamer to get it in but only a few taps. and they only take 15mins after you get the 3rd out

Odd. Were the ones you witnessed 4 cyl carriers? While it was nice that you didn't have to grind/file yours, it is not BS. (Aussie's web site shows filing the carrier.) http://gearinstalls.com/bill.htm from this link on the aussie website. http://www.offroadlockers.com/install.php/TMa837b4/3bfa/.html (Lol, Aussie links to Zuk's page.)

But this is off topic.

Call Randy's, and Crash and see how much it'd be after shipping, then go from there. My friends seem to have very good experiences with Randy's, and Crash is well known (no personal exp though)

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2007, 03:06:20 PM »

check out the lockrites..... i dont believe they require any filing or grinding....... SIMPLE!!!

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2007, 04:20:49 PM »

Quote from: twistedtoy92 on May 16, 2007, 03:06:20 PM

check out the lockrites..... i dont believe they require any filing or grinding....... SIMPLE!!!

But they aren't as strong as the aussies, and for about the same price, I'd go with the stronger locker.

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2007, 04:40:42 PM »

how do you figure they arent as strong??? you have bad experience with lockrites?? they are identical in design and perdy sure made out of the same material..... plus Richmond makes them so........ alittle info on your reasoning please???!!!!!

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2007, 04:47:45 PM »

Quote from: twistedtoy92 on May 16, 2007, 04:40:42 PM

how do you figure they arent as strong??? you have bad experience with lockrites?? they are identical in design and perdy sure made out of the same material..... plus Richmond makes them so........ alittle info on your reasoning please???!!!!!

I've blown up one lockrite, and seen 2 others blow up as well. I don't have personal experience with aussies, but know and have wheeled with guys that have them. They haven't had any problems with them, and their warranty is better than lock-rite's IMO trying to get mine replaced was like pulling teeth. It broke on the road, and took out my R+P too. they wanted confirmation that the gears were set up right, what brand of gears I had, and even had one rep tell me that I'm not supposed to have them in a street vehicle, and the warranty doesn't cover breaks that way $That\'s Gay$ I wound up buying a full front diff assembly (IFS) with a lockrite in it too replace it, instead of dealing with the warranty.

I'm not against lockrite in anyway (still have one) but in my experience with the comparison, the Aussie is better

MiniSimp · « **Reply #20 on:** May 16, 2007, 04:49:52 PM »

The Aussie has been doing fine in my truck for 2 years front and rear. 37's with 4.10's Rubicon tested, mother approved.

dirtchicken · « **Reply #21 on:** May 16, 2007, 04:51:43 PM »

Lockrites are notorious for breaking the pins.

TRHS1980 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 16, 2007, 04:57:14 PM »

Quote from: twistedtoy92 on May 16, 2007, 04:40:42 PM

how do you figure they arent as strong??? you have bad experience with lockrites?? they are identical in design and perdy sure made out of the same material..... plus Richmond makes them so........ alittle info on your reasoning please???!!!!!

You need to do some more reading man. I'm too lazy to find the links, but there's a huge thread on both this site and pirate that explains the many differences between aussie's and other lunchbox lockers. There's not a whole hell of a lot of room for arguement here, aussie's are top notch.

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 16, 2007, 04:59:00 PM »

i see!!! mmmmm................ so it the major difference the pins??? i was going to install a lockrite in my dads 85 this weekend but maybe i should get rid of it??? what do you guys think???

TRHS1980 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2007, 05:01:53 PM »

Here you go, this should get you started... straight from the horses mouth...

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179701

Don't just listen to me though, ask around. People really really like those aussies.

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #25 on:** May 16, 2007, 05:02:47 PM »

Quote from: twistedtoy92 on May 16, 2007, 04:59:00 PM

i see!!! mmmmm................ so it the major difference the pins??? i was going to install a lockrite in my dads 85 this weekend but maybe i should get rid of it??? what do you guys think???

How hard does he wheel it? People have them and run them. If you've already got it, you can use it RUGER has had front and rear lockrites for a few years now, no problems. If its unopened, and returnable, you could do that too. I jumped on the deal I got with that front assembly, knowing I was getting the same thing I had blown up. They're not bad, but they're not great either

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 16, 2007, 05:03:36 PM »

well thats what i've heard..... and they are the same damn price too??!!!!

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twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 16, 2007, 05:05:42 PM »

well he doesnt wheel as hard as i do but its still in the box!!!!! i might be able to get rid of it locally too instead of sending it back......

dirtchicken · « **Reply #28 on:** May 16, 2007, 08:20:15 PM »

One more thing, Aussies don't have tire size restrictions that Lockrites do.

TexJeff87 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 17, 2007, 07:28:48 AM »

Quote from: twistedtoy92 on May 16, 2007, 05:05:42 PM

well he doesnt wheel as hard as i do but its still in the box!!!!! i might be able to get rid of it locally too instead of sending it back......

Keep it and put it in the front after your SAS. Get a detroit softlocker for the rear.

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