Install advice for front Lokka/Aussie with PT conversion?

[UglyWagon]

I completed my PT conversion on my 1992 FJ80 over a year ago. It was a great decision and I would recommend it to anyone on the fence. This is NOT my daily driver so I didn't do it for improved fuel economy. I did it because it seems to be much easier to drive and reduced fatigue on long highway trips.

When purchasing the PT conversion kit - I also received a front locker. I have misplaced my instructions and was curious if anyone has experience and advice with installing the Lokka auto locker on the front?

I have read the very helpful write-up on stalling the rear. But am unable to find anything about the front.

Thanks in advance for any advice

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

A locker in the front is not something I would want to use on any terrian except a deep slick mud bog.

 

[UglyWagon]

This is an outstanding video. Wish I had seen it before doing mine. Great job!
I'm trying to figure out how to install the front lockers that came with the kit.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

This is an outstanding video. Wish I had seen it before doing mine. Great job!
I'm trying to figure out how to install the front lockers that came with the kit.

I tried to edit my post after I reread your post but it looks like it didnt work.

The only way I would want a locker up front would be if I owned a mud bogger truck. With a locker up front you are going to have a very difficult time turning.

 

[Pin_Head]

I had auto lockers in both ends of my FJ40 and it wasn't hard turning with the hubs locked and in 4x4, especially on dirt or gravel. Not nearly as bad as with the E lockers in my 80. That is because auto lockers allow the outside wheel to ratchet in turns. With a center differential, it should be no problem with turning because the center differential will split the difference in the wheel speed front to rear. You just don't want any auto locker if you drive on ice.

 

[Kaninja]

With a locker up front you are going to have a very difficult time turning.

Maybe he works out?

 

[UglyWagon]

I considered the issue with turning. The only reason I am not concerned is because it will be in inconsequential when I don't have the CDL engaged. Agreed that it will be an issue with the CDL is engaged and I am turning while accelerating. This is something I can life with.

 

[Bludozer]

A locker in the front is not something I would want to use on any terrian except a deep slick mud bog.

Awesome video, thanks for posting!

 

[Pin_Head]

Agreed that it will be an issue with the CDL is engaged and I am turning while accelerating.

Accelerating, decelerating or in between, there will always be a difference in wheel speed front to rear in turns. This is something that an open center differential can deal with so that there is no effect on steering effort. If you lock the center differential, steering effort will go up on high traction surfaces due to undifferentiated wheel speed differences.

 

[quasi]

to the OP, installing the front isn't quite as easy as the rear. I did mine a couple of years ago, but I'm pretty sure the ring gear gets in the way of the pin coming out. you have to remove the ring from the carrier, then the rest is the same as the rear. remember to leave the adjuster nuts attached to the bearing caps so you keep the original backlash. much quicker.