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Which Brand of Auto Lokker

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Which Brand of Auto Lokker

Post by 4_low »

So i have decided to put an auto lokker in my Hilux,

I have been looking at a few brands mainly Spartan and Lockright lokker, Which is the best brand out there and are there any difference in build or quality that i should look for.

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Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker

Post by Best1 »

I used a Richmond Gears Lockright Locker from the USA in a SWB GQ running 33's a few years ago and had no dramas at all despite everything I threw at it. :)
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Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker

Post by super jeep »

I've got a richmond lockright in my cj7 no problems handles everything the 360 throws at it, we just fitted a loka from 4wd systems into my mates comp truck and smashed the pins but that is turning 39.5 tyres driving devils marbles at tuff truck.
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Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker

Post by Evski »

Had a Lock right in my Lux and it was awesome. The Spartans look to be a good thing as well, but the Lock right is proven and parts are more easily available. I guess it comes down to price.
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Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker

Post by Steve F »

I'm running a Detroit Softlocker (nice and quiet) in my Cherokee with 35's. Works great and good on the road as well.

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Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker

Post by PFJ »

Richmond Powertrax (has synchro).
Period.
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Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker

Post by Wambat »

i have a lokka from 4wd systems, i loved it, ( ute is currently dead with no gearbox ither) motors rings decided they would take a holiday.

but if i had the coin( and being that we are getting a great exchange rate) i would go for the detroit soft locker, best of the soft lockers, i would go for a full carrier replacement, as then your still left with the stock carrier, and the pin through the center, and they will be your week point and likely breaking point.

i ran the pin through my ring gears and compleatly cracked my carrier housing, and that was just with an open diff,
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Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker

Post by Chook91 »

4WD systems lokka with 35x12.5's
NEVER AGAIN
works fine dont get me wrong, but the noise has to be heard to be believed. If this is your daily/drive to work/ punt around the carpark car then i definately DO NOT reccomend it. Weekend warrior, sure thing.

Ours is getting swapped to a selectable locker soon
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Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker

Post by Wambat »

never had an issue with noise with my lokka, occasional pinging when the locker teeth werent ingaged (from coming around a corner or changing lanes and stopping), but i striped the diff down to have a look, and everything was A1, i never had any clunking or chatter ot even banging when changing lanes, like i said only issue was when i came to a stop after turning.

id definitely recommend them, but i feel a full carrier replacement auto locker is the best choice
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