Automatic Lockers

[SenorCole86]

RE: Flat fender kit for a YJ???

Hey guys, I'm planning on putting a locker in my AMC 20 when I put in the one-pice shafts. I was wondering what y'all's opinions are on lockers. I was looking at Aussie Lockers (www.aussielockers.com) and was very pleased. They were priced very well and I read pirate4x4's review of them (http://www.pirate4x4.com/productreviews/aussie/) and was almost sold. I think what would sell me is y'all's opinion. Whaddaya think?

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

I haven't heard anything bad about them, they should serve you well.

 

[Sully]

If I went for an auto locker I would get an aussie.

 

[TwistedCU]

Re: RE: distribuer out of synch?

What size tires are you going with?

 

[PhattyX]

Anyone run both an auto and a manual in the past? I'd be interested to know the preference. If the auto functions as it's supposed to, why go with a manual?

thanks,

-X

 

[TwistedCU]

If the auto functions as it's supposed to, why go with a manual?

thanks,

-X

Many of the auto lockers have some adverse characteristics on the road. In addition, an auto locker puts alot of trauma on the axle when it locks up, making it easier to do damage, especially with big tires. They are alot cheaper though, and they do work great offroad.

 

[SenorCole86]

What size tires are you going with?

I'm gonna have 32's.

In addition, an auto locker puts alot of trauma on the axle when it locks up, making it easier to do damage, especially with big tires.

Why would auto lockers put any more stress on the axle than manual lockers and is it anything I need to worry about?

 

[currupt4130]

auto lockers tend to be a little less predicatable than a regular locker, when they unlock and then lock back up that puts shock load on the axle. dont worry about it though. the model 20 will handle 32's and a locker fine. a good upgrade for the model 20 is the one piece shaft conversion though. it takes it to close to the strength of a 44

 

[SenorCole86]

wheezing stalling HELP?

Alright, good deal. Thanks for all y'all's help.

 

[redrooster]

Just put a tried and true Loc Rite in there. The only negative is that sometimes you get a little noise when cornering. You could probably even E-bay a used one for dirt cheap.