New video: Aussie locker in a 60

[gbcruiser]

After installing an Aussie Locker in the rear differential of my HJ60 on the weekend, I got out on the trails for a quick test (in 2WD: I wanted to see how well it would climb without the hubs locked).

Here's a short video showing the Aussie Locker test:

4WD Traveller.com -- 4x4 Travel, Adventure, News, and Reviews: 4x4 Videos by 4WDTraveller.com: Aussie Locker Evaluation

 

[chukardog]

nice!!! love the sound of that diesel.

 

[Gold Boy]

movie review....

After installing an Aussie Locker in the rear differential of my HJ60 on the weekend, I got out on the trails for a quick test (in 2WD: I wanted to see how well it would climb without the hubs locked).

Here's a short video showing the Aussie Locker test:

4WD Traveller.com -- 4x4 Travel, Adventure, News, and Reviews: 4x4 Videos by 4WDTraveller.com: Aussie Locker Evaluation

i give this clip.... / 5

thanks for postin, very interesting.



we should go wheelin sometime....

 

[jtreehorn]

Cool vid, I'm lost in locker land today and appreciated the demo!

 

[Gold Boy]

Cool vid, I'm lost in locker land today and appreciated the demo!

x2 well said, me to.

 

[cfdlighthouse]

cool clip. love the diesel.

i am thinking about getting one for my 83 fj60. I have to replace the seals and bearings anyway so while im in there!!!!!
How long did it take you and did you have to replace the pinion shaft and the thrust washers?

Thanks

 

[gbcruiser]

Glad ya liked the vid - why do diesels sound so good on tape?

Installing the locker itself probably took about 3 hours. It's pretty straightforward, but sliding some of the parts around takes a little time and manual dexterity. I couldn't get one axle to pull out and had to "encourage" it for about an hour, and then it suddenly popped right into place. Most of the time is spent getting everything prepped and then put back together.

Fortunately I didn't have to replace any parts, and all measurements were well within spec. My HJ60 has 328,000kms on it, and inside the diff is like new.

But I don't recommend refilling your diff with gear oil in cold weather without a funnel (I was in too deep to run to the store for a funnel so ended up "making" one. More oil on the driveway and me than in the diff...)

I'm writing up the install and and will have it posted in a couple days...

 

[cfdlighthouse]

Glad ya liked the vid - why do diesels sound so good on tape?

Installing the locker itself probably took about 3 hours. It's pretty straightforward, but sliding some of the parts around takes a little time and manual dexterity. I couldn't get one axle to pull out and had to "encourage" it for about an hour, and then it suddenly popped right into place. Most of the time is spent getting everything prepped and then put back together.

Fortunately I didn't have to replace any parts, and all measurements were well within spec. My HJ60 has 328,000kms on it, and inside the diff is like new.

But I don't recommend refilling your diff with gear oil in cold weather without a funnel (I was in too deep to run to the store for a funnel so ended up "making" one. More oil on the driveway and me than in the diff...)

I'm writing up the install and and will have it posted in a couple days...

cool thanks. i think i am pretty much sold. will look for your take on the install

 

[RredFJ40]

But I don't recommend refilling your diff with gear oil in cold weather without a funnel (I was in too deep to run to the store for a funnel so ended up "making" one. More oil on the driveway and me than in the diff...)

I'm writing up the install and and will have it posted in a couple days...

Buy gear oil in a one gallon jug that comes with a pump and hose. Or better yet, a five gallon bucket and bucket pump.

 

[Ducks]

Nice video. Of course love the diesel sound. Glad to hear you got the locker installed. As far as an oil pump goes, don't get a cheap one. Mine came apart in my hands and dumped me with oil.

 

[RockDoc]

So far I've always relied on the turkey baster!! I too have had a crappy cheap pump experience.
An Aussie Locker has been on my short list for a while... Maybe one is in order this summer.....