Front and Rear Aussie Lockers now available for the VX

[Ascinder]

Another thing to consider with lockers in general is that to put them in your are going to have to screw around with your third members which for the front at least can be a nightmare and that is putting it lightly. Now would be a great time to re-gear your differential lower since you: 1)Have it out, and 2)Have it apart, 3)Are probably running bigger offroad tires anyway, and most importantly: 4)Don't want to have to screw with this stuff again . I have the Aussie front lockers and didn't put them in yet, even when I had all my front end apart because I am planning on going to 4.77s if and when I ever find some, and taking the third member apart twice didn't really appeal to me.

[PHO2GR4]

I don't know if I'm comfortable screwing with my third member.

[Locomigo]

lunchbox locker = simple (garage install, DIY).

You do not need to adjust things like backlash, and other gearing (ring & pinion) meshings.
The lunchbox lockers simply drop inside the carrier, replacing the spider gears.



ARB = shop install, unles you are adventurous enough to tackle the meshing, backlash, etc.

Those types of lockers replace the carrier. That is the difference in a nutshell.

[ZEUS]

I don't know if I'm comfortable screwing with my third member.

Talk about a deformity!

[Triathlete]

When I do mine I will be going with the Aussie in the rear. But I agree, a selectable in the front is much better. Since I will be running a D44 in front when I do my SAS I plan on using an OX locker. Cable actuated, so I don't have to worry about electronics or air failures! Also I will hopefull be able to find some 5.38's for gearing.

[ZEUS]

Billy, did you order the rear gears from Indy yet? It is all too easy to find 5.38's for the D44.

[FIEND]

I do agree the ARB is the way to go...and if you are doing one you might as well do both

However,The Aussie in the front has been very nice.Where some people were making three point turns the VX would still make it in a single.As far as a trade off in turning goes the only time I have noticed any real issues was in mud but with All Terrain tires it wouldn't make a difference if it was locked or not....it was still going to slide

Once the rear one shows itself it WILL be purchased and WILL be installed....after clicking on the E-brake in Moab it's time to go ahead and lock the rear too.

I myself couldn't be happier with the Aussie but to each his own...some may not like the feel and some may not like the hassle of dealing with hubs.

I do know if a SAS ever comes into the future it will have a selectable in it.I would look like Popeye after a week in Moab after turning 35's on that slick rock with a lunchbox in the front

[kelvin]

I've been following this thread and am still unclear about some thing.... how is this different than having my vx in 4L? does the rear diff. still only turn the low traction wheel in 4L? would the new rear diff. affect my TOD? and what the hell does putting pressure on the e-break do?

[Triathlete]

Billy, did you order the rear gears from Indy yet? It is all too easy to find 5.38's for the D44.

Not yet. I am waiting for the 12 bolt Aussie locker to become available.