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Post by James W on Apr 5, 2005 10:26:02 GMT 11
I have a spare diff, I'll try and remebember to count the splines and OD for you.
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Post by Jimmu on Apr 11, 2005 17:33:25 GMT 11
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Post by Yarno on Apr 11, 2005 18:30:02 GMT 11
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Post by Pissy on May 3, 2005 13:18:02 GMT 11
JIMMU,
Did you get info out of Aussie Lockers for the MU rear?
I noticed that in the end you opted for the Lokka (4WD systems), any reasons why you went for them?
Cheers
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Post by Jimmu on May 3, 2005 20:47:49 GMT 11
Unfortunately Aussie lockers do not have an option for the MU diffs front or rear. After researching the options I am not so sure about using a diff lock on the rear. The auto unlocking functionality of them is by many accounts not perfect. Fine for the front which is only operational in 4WD but maybe not so for the rear which you use all the time, particularly on bitumen. So I went for an LSD in the rear and a Lokka in the front. LSD (which is fitted now) has made a big difference. Took the beast up some local (very) tracks through some small but steep and washed out hill climbs. Had some 2 feet of air under one wheel and she just eased out of it. The MU went from being mocked as a toy to "that thing is not bad eh" comments  Lokka is being fitted to the front tommorow actually with a recon of the LSD. Am keen to get together with some other MU owners and do some 4WDing in the next few weeks give her a good testing. Jimmy. |
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Post by steve on May 4, 2005 2:35:04 GMT 11
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Post by Pissy on May 4, 2005 9:29:07 GMT 11
Steve,
Thats the Lokka form 4WD systems, a few of us from the foum have rung them only to find out that they only front lokkas for the MU, no such thing as rear one. I rung tham about a month ago, plus those prices are out of date, they are nearly half that now (unless they went back up).
Cheers
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Post by steve on May 5, 2005 0:00:50 GMT 11
they don't really have a habit of updating much of their site  so the only rear locker option is the arb. could the arb's compressed air be supplied from a tank, and not from a compressor? coz they cost much! (i know this is a dumb question, but what have i got to loose??!! ;D) |
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Post by James W on May 5, 2005 7:41:13 GMT 11
I would suggest you use your own compressor or tank.
The price for a compressor has always put me off.
A tank will however give you a limted amount of use, but people have used things like scuba tanks to give a lot of life.
Also it's easy enough to add an air comprossor of your own.
See my web site...
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Post by Jimmu on May 7, 2005 20:48:43 GMT 11
The Lokka is fitted and the LSD has been reconditioned.
So I took it for a blast over some rough stuff.
All I can say is ^%*&# it makes a massive difference from open centres both ends.
Well worth it.
Jimmy.
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Post by Pissy on May 9, 2005 9:01:39 GMT 11
Jimmu,
Did you install the front Lokka or did you get a mechanic to do it? If the latter, what did he charge you for it all?
Sounds like you'll be leading the way through the tracks now, just make sure you get pictures of the MU pulling out all the other 4X4s when they get stuck,... ;D
Cheers
Chris
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Post by Jimmu on May 9, 2005 18:58:48 GMT 11
I got lazy (and very busy) so I got Superior engineering to fit it.
Good guys that really seem to know there stuff.
$300 to fit the lokka and give the front end and diff a good once over.
Another $350 for the LSD to be reconditioned.
4WD systems reccomended them to me as the guys that best knew what they were doing here in QLD.
Local diff shop (Western Diffs) wanted $600 just to fit the Lokka + Parts...
Not sure about leading the way. It might be capable but I am a rank amature. But it is amazing the difference it makes. I want to find some killer soft stuff and see what it performs like.
It is scary how much I have caught the bug.
But you cannot work all the time.
When are we going 4WDing?
Should do a day trip in the next few weeks...
Jimmy.
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Post by Witchdoctor on May 9, 2005 19:07:27 GMT 11
See you at LCMP ;D
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Post by Pissy on May 10, 2005 10:10:38 GMT 11
Jimmy, if you want to test it then I really would recommended doing Land cruiser with Dave. Dave n Dee, frank and the boys will really take care of you and make you feel welcome, plus Dave doesn't like to be out done so could be a great battle between you 2. (Watch out Dave, Jimmys got a front Lokka NOW,..hehe). Plus the bush mechanics come in handy should anything go wrong (bent steering arms and wheel alignments?).
Wish I could go BUT I gots to fish ;D
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Post by Jimmu on May 10, 2005 22:37:14 GMT 11
I am looking forward to it.
I want to fit some rock sliders to the beast and drop the side steps off it too. Get some more clearance happening.
Jimmy.
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Post by Pissy on May 11, 2005 9:08:07 GMT 11
Geez Jimmy, you are really doing up the MU quickly  I find that its the cross member that is the lowest part of the car. Many people have stories about balancing on it alone, just ask Justin,...hehe I guess the side steps can go But I prefer to keep mine on for looks  Cheers |
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Post by steve on May 18, 2005 17:13:57 GMT 11
is there a locker for the MU from aussie lockers?
coz they have one for the rodeo, according to their site.
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Post by Jimmu on May 18, 2005 19:25:46 GMT 11
Not when I phoned them 3 weeks ago.
Aparently the vehicles have totally different diffs.
Anyway at the price 4wd systems are selling Lokkas for is it really worth importing and on yourself?
Jimmy.
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Post by steve on May 18, 2005 23:35:25 GMT 11
they quoted me AUD$525 shipped to me here in PHilippines. well, i guess i have to save up a month and a half of salary for this up to this moment, i believe that there's only 2 options for the front locker: lokka and arb. lokkas are waaaaayyy cheaper than arb, so, logical choice for me is lokkas. hehehe |
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Post by adrian on Aug 6, 2005 10:12:40 GMT 11
I have a 1996 Bighorn with a LSD in the rear,
if i put a locker in the rear, will the rear LSD fit in the front axle??
adrian
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