Outer Limits 4x4 Board

G'Day all

I had my Auto box rebuilt about 3 years ago now, it's done another 80,000 in that time. I have been looking at the Torque Converter Lock Up kit sold on the net. I have a few questions for those who have bought the kit:

- Does it have any effects on Fuel Economy or Longevity of the Transmission
- Does it have any negative effects on the life of the Torque Converter
- I understand that, in the GQ's it can't be used in 1st or Reverse, is this true?
- What's the shift quality like with the Torque Converter locked

Thanks for the info guys!

OK, I have one fitted to my GQ, havn't noticed much of a diff in fuel economy. Temp has dropped in the auto. It doesn't work in 1st or reverse without a valve body mod. The shifts are harsh if you leave it locked and it will shudder like hell as you pull up to a stop. I basically only use mine on the highway, works brilliantly and prevents the annoying up, down shifts that you get when climbing some hills.

DIY mate. There is nothing to them, bit of wire, relay and a switch
hope this helps
http://members.bettanet.net.au/%7Econod ... Switch.htm