Are Aussie lockers any good?
The Aussie locker works very well in my JKU, even with the 37″ tires and the Dana 30 axle. The locker is not noticeable during normal street driving except during low speed turns when you will hear it click. The Aussie locker now made it possible to get over those obstacles.
Are lunchbox lockers worth it?
Lunchbox lockers have an extremely simple design that helps keep the cost low but can introduce issues with on road handling. They’re super easy to install and are great if you want to have a locker in your rig for cheap. If you plan on buying a lunchbox locker we recommend buying one for your front axle.
Are Aussie lockers always locked?
The “Aussie Locker” design is automatic in that there are no actions required by the driver to actuate the locking capability. The locker is always locked and unlocks in turns when the outside wheel overruns the speed of the inside wheel.
Are Aussie lockers noisy?
All lunchbox lockers like the OP’s Aussie, Lockrite, or No-Slip are all automatic lockers. They’re not all noisy when installed in the front axle like the OP did. At the most they just click/ratchet a bit through turns when you’re in 2wd. -When you have a choice, buy American.
How strong is a lunchbox locker?
Their strength is moderate to less than moderate and for the most part support what seems to be up to a 33″ tires and a mild amount of abuse before encountering problems and damage. Another disadvantage to a drop-in locker is that some have a more severe locking and unlocking feel over a full carrier locker.
How does a Spartan lunchbox locker work?
The Spartan Locker, USA Standard Gear’s lunchbox locker, provides game-changing traction at a low cost. A locker physically joins the drive axles together so they deliver an equal amount of torque to each tire, regardless of available traction.
What kind of locker is an Aussie locker?
automatic differential locking device
The Aussie Locker is a fully automatic and precision manufactured automatic differential locking device that does not require any manual operation to activate. It does not require any switches, external compressors, electrical cables, air lines, or pneumatic controls.
Are auto lockers noisy?
All automatic lockers make some degree of noise. If Lokka is operating normally, it is possible to hear a light clicking sound when cornering. However, this is often inaudible from inside the cabin, especially with either the radio on or windows closed.
How do you remove AUS locker?
once all the pins are retracted, you can slide the PS c-clip collar to the DS. Then push the axle all the way in and try to pull it out. Do this back and forth motion a few times and the c-clip will drop out. slide the axle out far enough to remove the locker gears, then pull the gear from the PS.