Author Topic: aussie or lockrite (Read 7797 times)

anarchy joe · « **on:** Jan 29, 2010, 07:29:52 PM »

Pro's or con's tell me what you like and don't like.And why.

And If you are running one of these,How long have you been running and how hard?

Thanks fellas

Anarchy Joe

jimbo74 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 08:35:39 PM »

I dont have one but aussies are better

anarchy joe · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 30, 2010, 10:58:33 AM »

Anyone else running either locker? OR tell me what your running and why you like it.

A-Joe

Nothingface5384 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 30, 2010, 12:21:34 PM »

out of the typical 3...detroit/eaton EZ locker, lockrite, and aussie....the aussie is designed better

but another products just came out it's called the spartan locker by Yukon...looks like a quality piece
http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProdID=8999
randy is typicaly more expensive so i'm sure you can find it cheaper somewhere else

they also make an air locker(zip locker) and "soft locker"(grizzley locker) with forged 8620 cases/internals..and lower prices then comparable products

here is a good comparison of the lr, aussie, and sparton...sounds like the sparton might actually be better,
I personally bought an aussie, as i bought it before the sparton came out
http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticles/drivetrain/154_0910_head_to_head_lunchbox_drop_in_locker_shootout/spartan_locker.html

Shamb · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 30, 2010, 01:37:41 PM »

i ran a lockrite on my 82' pu and it worked fine.

buddy had a 91 runner w/ a aussie and hated it.. it made a ton of noise and slipped alot.

jamesyz250 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 08:18:32 AM »

I run a aussie in the front of my pickup. Works great and I have had no problems with it. The steering binds up when im in a jam on rock though and i cant seem to turn sometimes, have to do a 5 point turn. I just will never run a non selectable locker in the front again.

2manytoys · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 09:51:02 AM »

I put an Aussie in my kids truck and he beats the crap out of it. Works great, no problems yet after 2 years or so.

It's not as silent as they claim. It's still a locker and it behaves like one.

I'm going to replace the TruTrac in my rear soon. They have a V6 version I want to try.

Nothingface5384 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 11:07:26 AM »

Quote from: 2manytoys on Jan 31, 2010, 09:51:02 AM

I put an Aussie in my kids truck and he beats the crap out of it. Works great, no problems yet after 2 years or so.

It's not as silent as they claim. It's still a locker and it behaves like one.

I'm going to replace the TruTrac in my rear soon. They have a V6 version I want to try.

holyshit you are right!, they finally came out with a v6 aussie lmao
I gave up last year and just bought a 4cly aussie for the front and a v6 tru-trac for the back....fockers

Nothingface5384 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 11:08:58 AM »

Quote from: jamesyz250 on Jan 31, 2010, 08:18:32 AM

I run a aussie in the front of my pickup. Works great and I have had no problems with it. The steering binds up when im in a jam on rock though and i cant seem to turn sometimes, have to do a 5 point turn. I just will never run a non selectable locker in the front again.

twinstick youre case...you'll get 2-low

jamesyz250 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 11:32:16 AM »

got twin sticks

I would just save up the money and buy the right stuff the first time if i had it to do over. its only a few hundred more for a arb anyways.

Yoat Goat · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 03:02:49 PM »

Aussies are IMO way better, heard a TON of lockrites breaking, not a whole lot of aussies breaking. Bro has a aussie in the rear, broke a ring and pinion and the locker was just fine. Had in it there for 4 years now, running great! Cheaper too i think...

Goldrush · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 06:03:18 PM »

i have a lockrite and does just fine. and mine is a daily driver. you can barely hear the click it makes around the corners. and it locks up great on the trail. but thats my opinion.

86toyota · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 06:13:05 PM »

Have had the aussie in my 86 sas p/u for about 2years now. Best money ive spent on my truck in 6 years. Deffinatly worth the money. Its gotten me places in 2wd where i couldnt get in 4wd before it.

RN37DD · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 09:11:20 PM »

i have Aussie's front and rear. Easy install. I like them, don't have to shift to 4X4 every time it gets slick or for some quick off road. Better traction on wet roads too. Steering a little tougher but it gets traction and climbs over things you would normally have to steer around. Twin stick would be a plus.

crawlerdad · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 09:21:28 PM »

I have an Aussie and I love it! Its my first locker so I have nothing to compare it to but it gets me there. It is noisy when I make tight turns.

87runr · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 04, 2010, 08:42:19 AM »

i have had an aussie for two years and havent had any problems>

yoshaleng · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 04, 2010, 09:59:32 AM »

i've had aussie lockers before and it never broke on me. no major popping noise, not as bad as lockrites anyway.
i currently have full detroit front and rear....... a buddy of mine has lockrite in the rear and everytime that thng pops, i swear he broke something. GO WITH AUSSIE! If you can go detroit full locker.

Goldrush · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 04, 2010, 01:25:22 PM »

if that popping is that loud, then that lockrite is no good. mine is brand new and it has a small click when i go around corners. it shouldnt pop if its brand new

Dingman. · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 04, 2010, 02:17:09 PM »

Sometimes when you take off it will bind up and POP super loud.. The first time it happens to you, youll think you broke something.

I ran a lockright in the rear of my truck until it broke and took out my R&P..

Goldrush · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 04, 2010, 02:33:57 PM »

o ok. gotcha. ive had that happen to me and your right, but to me it wasnt that bad, just a little jerk.

Yoat Goat · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 04, 2010, 10:31:14 PM »

People complaining about the noise of lockers need to get out of the game, your tires make the same amount of noise. Get a limited slip!

Mario · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 08:46:36 PM »

Aussie lockers front and rear, 5 years, hit the hammers, and its my DD. I will buy aussie lockers again, they are that good.

83yota5960 · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 25, 2010, 11:36:30 PM »

got a aussie in the rear a lot quiter then i thought it was going to be love it would defiantly go aussie again

cj2man69 · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 03, 2010, 09:56:25 AM »

Quote from: Mario on Feb 25, 2010, 08:46:36 PM

Aussie lockers front and rear, 5 years, hit the hammers, and its my DD. I will buy aussie lockers again, they are that good.

Have you ran the 37's the full 5 years with the aussies?

Yoat Goat · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 05, 2010, 08:25:16 PM »

Doesnt matter! They would handle it!

86rustbucket · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 05, 2010, 09:13:31 PM »

has any one heard any thing bad about an aussie?

Monster Yota · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 07:54:08 PM »

The lockrite/aussie/quicklock,etc are lunch box lockers, and work great, but they are not the strength of a locker like the Detroit, that replaces all your stock spidergears, and you bolt the ring gear to the locker. For testimony I have been hammering on my V6 Detroit for right about 6-7 years with 38.5-39.5" tall swampers, and not afraid of the skinny pedel... Im on my third rear R+P, and second EFI motor, and the Detroit still works great... It not only serves for wheeling, but as a dd and is quite smooth and quiet on the road. As for the front you cannot beat a ARB IMO, and with the aid of twinsticks, it makes handling tight obsticales a breeze even with 115+ wheelbase...

Jaysen · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 07, 2010, 08:40:28 PM »

(LOCKRIGHT) WORK GREAT FOR ME!!

crawlerdad · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 08, 2010, 06:36:12 PM »

Quote from: 86rustbucket on Mar 05, 2010, 09:13:31 PM

has any one heard any thing bad about an aussie?

Not yet.

nonwing · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 10, 2010, 06:34:09 PM »

I've had no problems with the Aussie locker. It's quiet and works like a charm. It only makes a slight clicking sound when turning and you have to have the window down to hear it. However, you need to be careful on the install measurements they provide. What that means is if your case and crosspin are slightly worn, replace 'em and replace all the bearings etc.. It's cheap insurance, I believe it cost me an additional $150 for the crosspin and case. That's my $.02

anarchy joe [OP]

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