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Which Brand of Auto Lokker
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:35 pm
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.
Thanks
Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:11 pm
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.
Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:00 pm
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.
Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:28 pm
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.
Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:14 pm
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.
Cheers
Steve
Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:01 pm
by PFJ
Richmond Powertrax (has synchro).
Period.
Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker
Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 7:08 pm
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,
Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 5:48 pm
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
Re: Which Brand of Auto Lokker
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 7:02 pm
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