99 LX470 US version
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You 'could' use the Aussie in both front and rear diffs, but I wouldn't use them on a Daily Driver as they are 'automatic' in function and could cause you some drive-ability issues.
Installation in the front diff would be pretty straight forward, but the rear diff of a '99 LX470 is a 'limited slip' from the factory and the Aussie requires an 'open diff carrier' for installation. But, you could locate an open carrier and then proceed with the installation.
Personally, I'd opt for any of the 'selectable' lockers (whether electrically or air operated).
An Aussie in the rear diff alone wouldn't be too bad, but I wouldn't put one in the front unless it was an off-road only vehicle.
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Interesting. I am hearing indifferent on Aussie's as came highly recommended by fj80 owners who are DD and use it for offloading. This is helpful as I guess the 100 series is a different animal. So what selectable lockers would you recommend for someone who uses the car 50% DD and 50% offroading?
Aussie Locker doesn't have anything listed for 1999 LX470 or Toyota Land Cruiser.
Unless you're planning on swapping axles, it appears that there's not an Aussie locker for this application.
Really? In the rear maybe, but I don't exactly see a consensus of "highly recommended" in the front of a full-time 4wd here:
(Regardless, If they don't make one for a UZJ100, what difference does it make.)
How about one of the following options?
Retrofit an OEM rear locker (or complete axle) from a locked 98-99 TLC ?
Retrofit a pair of locked 80 series axles?
ARB?
Harrop?
TJM?
Retrofit a pair of locked 80 series axles?
ARB?
Harrop?
TJM?
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shibubba
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Spend the extra and get selectable lockers. Auto lockers are sketchy. Especially on ice or wet conditions. Like stated above, if it's a DD stay away from auto lockers
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makes sense. Thanks!
Search is our friend and lots of MUD threads/posts on the Harrops. Here's a start:
Not sure if there is a solenoid in there. The actuator is a large ring electromagnet and that is the principal electrical component. In addition, there is a switch and relay at the dash.
The Harrop is a licensed version of the Eaton ELockerTM. The correct name of the "Harrop" is Harrop Eaton ELockerTM and "elocker" is a trademarked term and image owned by Eaton Corporation. Harrop is a licensed master distributor committed to supporting Eaton Corporation with the manufacture of Positive Displacement Superchargers and Traction Control Products for low volume applications.
Both the ARBs and Eatons went through a major design update a few years ago. The Harrop/Eaton is a truly modern design (like later Eatons) a 4-pinion design, comparable to ARB in durability of the locking mechanism.
The Harrop version of the Eaton design is modified for Toyotas and other Australian market trucks. Gears and other internal components Eaton products, made in USA. Harrop Engineering has the steel carriers for the ELocker cast locally in Australia and then machined in-house at its Preston, Victoria facility. They are machined so that there are no casting marks left on the product. As with other components, manufactured at Harrop Engineering, they are checked for accuracy on Harrop's Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).The diffs are hand assembled at Harrop using a combination of parts manufactured locally and sourced from Eaton.
The locking mechanism is still Eaton’s while many other parts have been optimised for the Harrop applications. Each ELocker is tested for operation, then has a protective coating applied to it and is finally packaged for shipping out to Harrop’s distributors around Australia and world-wide. Terrain Tamer is the largest distribution partner for Harrop and Cruiser Brothers imports/distributes in North America.
Harrop Engineering has been certified by SAI GLOBAL to the internationally recognised ISO9001 Quality Management System since 1995. For more detail on Harrop's commitment to quality, visit HARROP | Quality Defined
Happy to help with questions, sales, technical support, etc.
New (lower) pricing just released Harrop ELocker General Info / Installation Thread.
Ward and Georg
Not sure if there is a solenoid in there. The actuator is a large ring electromagnet and that is the principal electrical component. In addition, there is a switch and relay at the dash.
The Harrop is a licensed version of the Eaton ELockerTM. The correct name of the "Harrop" is Harrop Eaton ELockerTM and "elocker" is a trademarked term and image owned by Eaton Corporation. Harrop is a licensed master distributor committed to supporting Eaton Corporation with the manufacture of Positive Displacement Superchargers and Traction Control Products for low volume applications.
Both the ARBs and Eatons went through a major design update a few years ago. The Harrop/Eaton is a truly modern design (like later Eatons) a 4-pinion design, comparable to ARB in durability of the locking mechanism.
The Harrop version of the Eaton design is modified for Toyotas and other Australian market trucks. Gears and other internal components Eaton products, made in USA. Harrop Engineering has the steel carriers for the ELocker cast locally in Australia and then machined in-house at its Preston, Victoria facility. They are machined so that there are no casting marks left on the product. As with other components, manufactured at Harrop Engineering, they are checked for accuracy on Harrop's Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).The diffs are hand assembled at Harrop using a combination of parts manufactured locally and sourced from Eaton.
The locking mechanism is still Eaton’s while many other parts have been optimised for the Harrop applications. Each ELocker is tested for operation, then has a protective coating applied to it and is finally packaged for shipping out to Harrop’s distributors around Australia and world-wide. Terrain Tamer is the largest distribution partner for Harrop and Cruiser Brothers imports/distributes in North America.
Harrop Engineering has been certified by SAI GLOBAL to the internationally recognised ISO9001 Quality Management System since 1995. For more detail on Harrop's commitment to quality, visit HARROP | Quality Defined
Happy to help with questions, sales, technical support, etc.
New (lower) pricing just released Harrop ELocker General Info / Installation Thread.
Ward and Georg
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Thanks! Sometimes I know what I am talking aboutI think that's what I was trying to say, but with a lot more actual info
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Search is our friend and lots of MUD threads/posts on the Harrops. Here's a start:
Not sure if there is a solenoid in there. The actuator is a large ring electromagnet and that is the principal electrical component. In addition, there is a switch and relay at the dash.
The Harrop is a licensed version of the Eaton ELockerTM. The correct name of the "Harrop" is Harrop Eaton ELockerTM and "elocker" is a trademarked term and image owned by Eaton Corporation. Harrop is a licensed master distributor committed to supporting Eaton Corporation with the manufacture of Positive Displacement Superchargers and Traction Control Products for low volume applications.
Both the ARBs and Eatons went through a major design update a few years ago. The Harrop/Eaton is a truly modern design (like later Eatons) a 4-pinion design, comparable to ARB in durability of the locking mechanism.
The Harrop version of the Eaton design is modified for Toyotas and other Australian market trucks. Gears and other internal components Eaton products, made in USA. Harrop Engineering has the steel carriers for the ELocker cast locally in Australia and then machined in-house at its Preston, Victoria facility. They are machined so that there are no casting marks left on the product. As with other components, manufactured at Harrop Engineering, they are checked for accuracy on Harrop's Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).The diffs are hand assembled at Harrop using a combination of parts manufactured locally and sourced from Eaton.
The locking mechanism is still Eaton’s while many other parts have been optimised for the Harrop applications. Each ELocker is tested for operation, then has a protective coating applied to it and is finally packaged for shipping out to Harrop’s distributors around Australia and world-wide. Terrain Tamer is the largest distribution partner for Harrop and Cruiser Brothers imports/distributes in North America.
Harrop Engineering has been certified by SAI GLOBAL to the internationally recognised ISO9001 Quality Management System since 1995. For more detail on Harrop's commitment to quality, visit HARROP | Quality Defined
Happy to help with questions, sales, technical support, etc.
New (lower) pricing just released Harrop ELocker General Info / Installation Thread.
Ward and Georg
Awesome man. So if I want to order it front/rear Elocker for the 99 LC100 do I order it directly with you? also how would you recommend to get it installed in WA?
Call me in am and we can chat / get it done when time is right. They are on the shelf.
Tor Slinning at Torfab in Everett is the guy for your install - he had a supercharged Hundy and now owns my 73 with two Harrops in it.
