Aussie locker

[PHAEDRUS]

So,
I have all the parts to rebuild both of my axles. I was going to strip them and repaint them while I was in there. Now I am thinking of putting an aussie in the rear of my 40. I am open to thoughts here. I don't drive it daily, I really only drive on weekends and will hopefully try to wheel this summer. I am just curious as to whether anyone has used one.

Dave

 

[zebrabeefj40]

I used to DD a 40 with a Lockrite (similar to Aussie). It was fine for a while but eventually the clanking, clunking and quirky handling lead me to remove it. Swapped an ARB air locker in instead. Traded the Lockrite to a club member for a Jim C. reworked carb IIRC. I say try it and see how YOU like it.

For reference I drove it better than 40K miles in 2 different 40's before I tired of it. So it wasn't a couple month deal but several years of DD'ing and wheeling in the greater Boston area. Never had any issues with it (one rig had a V8 too) just wanted better...

Nick

 

[FJ40Jim]

It is definitely more noticeable in a 40 than a 55 or a 60. Every gear shift will induce a slight heading change. But I didn't mind because of the noticeable increase in traction.

Install is so easy and inexpensive, I say try it. If you hate it, then you can swap back to the open gears in an hour and sell the locker on ebay for most of whatcha paid.

 

[PHAEDRUS]

Noted,
Time to call and order.
Dave