Aussie Locker

Subject: Aussie Locker Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:34 am

I know the first response will be that lunch box lockers suck and I agree but cash does not allow for anything better yet.

I broke something in my rear aussie locker this weekend at RC on the Rock Garden. It is clicking and popping pretty good. I had the other one installed for me by a friend of a friend, so I did not learn how to fix, install. I will be buying a new locker soon, does anyone have experience with this that would be willing to help / teach so if when this happens again I will know more. It will probably be a couple of weeks till I have the cash for the replacement so it is no rush.

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:56 am

Gimme a hollar when it happens - it is something i'd like to learn so I could give a stray hand

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Mon Jul 30, 2007 4:09 pm

Chris let me know when you want to work on it. I just installed two of them and uninstalled the one I had in my 30. Did you buy it new and if yes did the guy take the proper readings it has a two year warnety.
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81 cj7 258 HEI, MC2100,Clifford header,4WDH 4" lift, 33" tires, T-177, D300, 4:10 gears, aussie locker front and back, Toyota axles, Longfield 30 spline chromoly superaxles, BigDaddy rockers,Mastercraft seats, Full cage

2006 LJ all stock 3:73 gear LS dana 44 rear 4.0 L 6speed trans,Volant CAI, Magnaflow cat back

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:05 pm

Yes I bought it new from Torq master, but I was reading the web site and it only seemed covered if it was not broken on the trail. I will call them in the morning and see what they say. And yes the guy that installed them is a gear man for big equipment and he set it up right, but like I said I was not watching...

thanks for the offer, I will definitly take you up on it.

here is what the Hub looked like

but the new tires flex well

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:17 pm

I been there and done that. Thats why I carry a spare hub. Chris you might want to look in to swapping in a Dana 44 or a super 35 kit. Your luck with your Dana 35 is not good. Hold on what am I saying. NO ONES luck is good with a Dana 35 and Rich doesn't count. Hope you work it out with the locker.
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2008 ADA run - Trail Master (all questions welcome)

94YJ locker/spool, lifted 37" MTR's lots of cool stuff (Trail rig)
00WJ open/open, lifted 31" MTR's (curbcrawler)
84 Toyota Pickup open/welded, 33's solid front axle and rusted frame
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

KARNAGE MOTORSPORTS INC.[b]

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:23 pm

I haven't really had bad luck with mine just one broken stock shaft, on the road. The super 35 held up, but it was only a matter of time, till something else went up. by the way i still have it and trying to unload it.

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:54 pm

Just thought running through my head but when the shaft blew out could the springs or pins in the locker have gotten messy and all I need to do is pull it and reset? I got off the gas as soon as I heard the bang but the tire would have still spun alittle and without the shaft in place.....

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:39 pm

Did you have a locker issue and break a hub at the same time?
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2008 ADA run - Trail Master (all questions welcome)

94YJ locker/spool, lifted 37" MTR's lots of cool stuff (Trail rig)
00WJ open/open, lifted 31" MTR's (curbcrawler)
84 Toyota Pickup open/welded, 33's solid front axle and rusted frame
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

KARNAGE MOTORSPORTS INC.[b]

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:23 pm

Yes after breaking the hub and getting out of the rock garden I noticed the locker popping.

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:37 pm

Chris,
Take the inspection cover off the rear and look at things. I hate to say this but it could be the ring and pinon some teeth missing. I did not know you broke an axle until a later post. You should see all the springs and pins buy rotating the good axle around. Takes some pictures of the diff and post them or email them to me.
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81 cj7 258 HEI, MC2100,Clifford header,4WDH 4" lift, 33" tires, T-177, D300, 4:10 gears, aussie locker front and back, Toyota axles, Longfield 30 spline chromoly superaxles, BigDaddy rockers,Mastercraft seats, Full cage

2006 LJ all stock 3:73 gear LS dana 44 rear 4.0 L 6speed trans,Volant CAI, Magnaflow cat back

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:44 pm

I did not break the shaft, just the hub flange on the Warn floater kit but the shaft was sticking out of the hub... I will try to get it apart this weekend and get some pictures.

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:02 pm

Does this kit with the hub eliminate the C clip in the diff.? I thought that was the only thing that holds the axle form walking out.

When it was popping and clicking was it when you had you foot on the gas. They are design to slip when no pressure is applied to the axle
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81 cj7 258 HEI, MC2100,Clifford header,4WDH 4" lift, 33" tires, T-177, D300, 4:10 gears, aussie locker front and back, Toyota axles, Longfield 30 spline chromoly superaxles, BigDaddy rockers,Mastercraft seats, Full cage

2006 LJ all stock 3:73 gear LS dana 44 rear 4.0 L 6speed trans,Volant CAI, Magnaflow cat back

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:04 pm

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:00 pm

I would take it apart and check it out first. The locker could have issues locking and unlocking ( the clicking and popping sound) due to there not being any pressure from the other axle. When you remove the cover make sure you put a strainer under it. That way you can catch any broke or missing. You could have just snapped a spring while in he garden. Hope you had fun in the garden. I have seen it claim a ton of D35's and D30's
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2008 ADA run - Trail Master (all questions welcome)

94YJ locker/spool, lifted 37" MTR's lots of cool stuff (Trail rig)
00WJ open/open, lifted 31" MTR's (curbcrawler)
84 Toyota Pickup open/welded, 33's solid front axle and rusted frame
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

KARNAGE MOTORSPORTS INC.[b]

Subject: Re: Aussie Locker Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:34 pm