Aussie locker
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Aussie locker
OK i did a LIL research on doin an aussie locker up front. I know absolutley nothing about'em or excatly what all i'd need. here's what i found, any input on ,if is the right one and what all else i'd need would be appreciated, or if there is something better! Thanks!! I'm basically wanting something that will work with the electric 4X4 system that i have currently and not lookin to swap alot of stuff out.
http://aussielocker.com/item.php/TM4...6/106014/.html
http://aussielocker.com/item.php/TM4...6/106014/.html
Last edited by hozII; 05-10-2009 at 10:37 AM.
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I love mine and for the price you can't beat it. It was a piece of cake to install...I have a D44...yours will be a little more work. You don't need anything extra except a feeler gauge to check a couple tolerances. The tolerances must be in spec in order for the locker to function properly. I've had mine in for about 4 years now and not one problem
#4
Do it! I love mine and it was pretty easy to install. No gear install kit needed. I had to pull the carrier and ring gear on mine because of the 4.88 ratio, but I don't think you'd have that problem. I already had the axle out of my truck since I was doing the 4x4 conversion, but I think getting the axle in and out is gonna be the hardest part of the install.
#5
get a micrometer or feeler gauges.
Yes the hardest part is dropping the diff, but its not that bad.
There is a time saving tip too, you dont have to pull the left axle nut off.
Pull the driveshaft, right wheel and axlenut, right brakes, outer rod end, sway bar endlink, upper balljoint and pull the axleshaft out.
Then unbolt the diff and slide it away from the left halfshaft while popping it free of the retaining clip.
Saves a bit of labor.
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Yes the hardest part is dropping the diff, but its not that bad.
There is a time saving tip too, you dont have to pull the left axle nut off.
Pull the driveshaft, right wheel and axlenut, right brakes, outer rod end, sway bar endlink, upper balljoint and pull the axleshaft out.
Then unbolt the diff and slide it away from the left halfshaft while popping it free of the retaining clip.
Saves a bit of labor.
.
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get a micrometer or feeler gauges.
Yes the hardest part is dropping the diff, but its not that bad.
There is a time saving tip too, you dont have to pull the left axle nut off.
Pull the driveshaft, right wheel and axlenut, right brakes, outer rod end, sway bar endlink, upper balljoint and pull the axleshaft out.
Then unbolt the diff and slide it away from the left halfshaft while popping it free of the retaining clip.
Saves a bit of labor.
.
Yes the hardest part is dropping the diff, but its not that bad.
There is a time saving tip too, you dont have to pull the left axle nut off.
Pull the driveshaft, right wheel and axlenut, right brakes, outer rod end, sway bar endlink, upper balljoint and pull the axleshaft out.
Then unbolt the diff and slide it away from the left halfshaft while popping it free of the retaining clip.
Saves a bit of labor.
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and what was it sayin about the chevy 350 lifter spring??
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And here you go for the front diff removal how-to... (yes the explorer is the same) http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...85#post1919785
And the earlier part of removing the axle nut and pulling the CV out. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=187964
I bought a used front diff that was already geared and locked so it was a quick swap deal. But I installed the aussie in the rear end and it was no big deal. If you can follow basic instructions you can do it. I'd give you a hand sometime but it's a bit of a drive! lol
And the earlier part of removing the axle nut and pulling the CV out. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=187964
I bought a used front diff that was already geared and locked so it was a quick swap deal. But I installed the aussie in the rear end and it was no big deal. If you can follow basic instructions you can do it. I'd give you a hand sometime but it's a bit of a drive! lol
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With no torque applied to the front diff in 2wd, the locker is transparent and you don't feel it at all. You will occasionally hear it click when making slow tight turns in a parking lot. Heavier oil will quiet it down a little. I got used to it, having them front and rear. It wasn't super loud, but you could hear it with the window down.
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With no torque applied to the front diff in 2wd, the locker is transparent and you don't feel it at all. You will occasionally hear it click when making slow tight turns in a parking lot. Heavier oil will quiet it down a little. I got used to it, having them front and rear. It wasn't super loud, but you could hear it with the window down.