Aussie Locker Rave!!

[cokidva]

Just wanted to let you guys and gals (??) that I've been contemplating different lockers with the top of my list being the elocker set-up. Time and funds pushed me back to the trusty old lock-right... after a "we have it.. oh it's back-ordered" round and round with a dist. I decided to look for alternatives. I've read some great reviews on the Aussie locker and hey.. it's cheaper/same price range than the Powertrax unit!!

After a lengthy evening of putting this thing in (directions were dead-on and had great reference material) it has the exact same install time as most lunch-box lockers with only one side step of a small amount of grinding to open the window to the carrier a little to fit the larger pieces. Off the bat I thought something was wrong... no "BANG!!". Just smooth operation, barely audible click click on tight radius turning and road manners that rival or beat my full detroit in the last rig. I was still planning on an e-locker for the front of the rig but I think I'm going this same route and directing the extra funds to at set of seats... those harnesses can be a great peace of mind!!

Just a thought...

[knixen]

really happy with my aussie too...

Good to hear!

[Kelly FJ55]

Glad to know it is so good. Have you put her to a real test yet?

Where did you get yours, and how much was it?

I have the Aussie on my wish list.

Does this require any special experience, or is it mainly a nuts and bolts
kind of job, (except for the grinding)?

KellyFJ55

[cokidva]

Kelly,

Mainly nuts and bolts, follow Zuk's directions on his website (I googled ZUK Aussie install). That guy should never have to pay for dinner as many wheelers as his info has helped out!! Great pics and instructions.

The only issue I had was breaking loose the ring gear bolts which after I walked into our warehouse and picked up a Longacre cordless impact gun problem solved. I'm sure a breaker bar would work but the impact way is so much easier.

The grinding and a torque wrench and you're good to go.



As far as some testing Kelly, I was pretty hard on it in the paved parking lot (I have an extra complete axle so I wasn't too worried) and some test rocks out back that lift the tires completely off the ground for momentum climb while slamming them back on the ground under rotation.. no issues. That's how I grenaded my powertrax but there could've been more variables. I'm just shocked at the road manners more than anything else. This weekend wheeling should give me more insight.

[cokidva]

oh, I got it directly from Aussie Locker (Aussie Lockers: Lockers, aussie lockers, torq-masters technology, automatic positive locking differentials, automatic precision locker differentials, off road, off-road). In stock and It was 255.00 I think or with -in a few bucks. Same day ship and great on the phone.

[Jonathan_Ferguson]

So, no one has an ethical issue with Torq Masters Technology Aussie Locker.

[fortysixandtwo]

Originally Posted by Jonathan_Ferguson

So, no one has an ethical issue with Torq Masters Technology Aussie Locker.

???

Can you elaborate? Just speaking in terms of the name "Aussie"??

As for the review it is always good to hear. I will be investing in one very soon.

[Hilux]

Originally Posted by fortysixandtwo

???

Can you elaborate? Just speaking in terms of the name "Aussie"??

As for the review it is always good to hear. I will be investing in one very soon.

I once ran across some info about Aussie. Either they were copying someones design, or quality issues, and something about them not being able to even sell them in the Australian market.

Weird part is, I've seen the Aussie Lock brand as a sponsor on some Aussie rigs in magazines


I dunno, its old news and possibly water under the bridge by now..

[Jonathan_Ferguson]

I have an issue with them using the name 'Aussie' whilst they can't prove they've got anything to do with Australia.

When they come up with a new release, they advertise, and even post on this forum, about the new application stating how it was designed and tested in Australia. But how can they do this in Australia, if those vehicles were never available here?

[Aussie_Locker]

Originally Posted by Hilux

I once ran across some info about Aussie. Either they were copying someones design, or quality issues, and something about them not being able to even sell them in the Australian market.

Weird part is, I've seen the Aussie Lock brand as a sponsor on some Aussie rigs in magazines


I dunno, its old news and possibly water under the bridge by now..

The Aussie Locker name is owned by Torq-Masters Technology, Inc. a USA company. The lockers are all manufactured in Australia, and designed in Australia. We have patents pending on our design. Our quality is second to none, and there has never been an instance of an Aussie Locker breaking (as in broken in pieces). To design a locker you only need the carrier, you do not need the vehicle and for USA and Canadian models we test them in the USA prior to release. We have been selling our products in the USA and Canada for 5 years and we have not expanded to other markets because we have greater demand that we have production capacity. Our many thousands of customers are our best advertising and they do regularly.

[ECGS]

I think you guys need to send me one so i can figure out just how they are different from a lockright.

[cokidva]

Just back from the weekend and after pummeling the front and rear drive shafts, putting the vehicle almost on it's side twice (one would've been a multiple roll) I'm sure the locker was working just fine!! Now for beefier burfs and a front locker!!

[fortysixandtwo]

Any idea when the V6 toyota model will be out???

[Aussie_Locker]

Originally Posted by fortysixandtwo

Any idea when the V6 toyota model will be out???

Like you, we are waiting to hear from Australia on the ship schedule. We will post here as soon as we have a schedule we can share.

[fortysixandtwo]

Originally Posted by Aussie_Locker

Like you, we are waiting to hear from Australia on the ship schedule. We will post here as soon as we have a schedule we can share.

Gotcha. Thanks for the information.

[Wile E Coyote]

60 series owner intrusion ahead!


Just poking my head in to say I had an Aussie installed in my Dodge Ramcharger 4-5 yrs ago, Bill C. and John Z. (of Torq-Masters) were both more than helpful. It's still installed, and continues to serve faithfully to this day. With the addition of manual hubs to replace the stock drive flanges, it's been a great addition.
When the time comes to lock up my 62, I'm looking at Aussie. I would recommend Longs/Poly's in the newly locked axles, as the best way to kill an otherwise healthy lunchbox locker would be the shock load from a grenaded axleshaft.