Aussie locker for D30
JK Enthusiast
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From: Crest Hill, IL
i've never had a problem with them... they only work if you apply gas/power to that diff... does that make sense? with 35's on pavement/snow i've never had to put it into 4wd...
best money i've spent on any mod...
best money i've spent on any mod...
Last edited by Evil_keeps_me_young; Oct 10, 2010 at 07:29 AM.
JK Super Freak
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From: Flyover Country
I have the Aussie in my Dana 30, and it is fantastic. Invisible in 2WD, except for sharp turn such as a slow Uturn or turning almost full wheel lock into a parking spot. Then you will hear and feel the ratchet.
On the trail if the front wants to push, just ease up on the throttle and it turns fine. Very easy to get used to, very durable.
In my opinion, unless you want to spend a tone of dough on a selectable, I would get an AuSsie over a Detroit, as they perform the same and it costs tons less. I wheel with guys with detroits and there really is no difference. I would have one in my rear as well, but I don't want an auto locker of any sort in the rear. For the front, it is excellent.
On the trail if the front wants to push, just ease up on the throttle and it turns fine. Very easy to get used to, very durable.
In my opinion, unless you want to spend a tone of dough on a selectable, I would get an AuSsie over a Detroit, as they perform the same and it costs tons less. I wheel with guys with detroits and there really is no difference. I would have one in my rear as well, but I don't want an auto locker of any sort in the rear. For the front, it is excellent.
It makes me giggle a little to hear vehement opposition to automatic lockers. I've driven lifted pickups in the Snow Belt for 20 years, several of them with automatic lockers. You adjust your speed and use the throttle judiciously, simple as that.
What did everyone do before selectables came in vogue?
Signed,
A Happy Dana 30 Aussie Customer
JK Freak
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From: Orange County, CA
i said I don't want an auto locker in the rear, but I may end up going that route. I am going to drive a friends jeep with a Detroit in the rear to see how it drives with the wheel base and the stick shift.
Just don't white know yet...
Just don't white know yet...
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From: jackson,ms
Edit: Question for jeff. Do you have the x model that came with the optional e-locker in the rear, or did you buy a rear rubi axle? I thought the x models with the optional e-locker still had 30 spline shafts.
Last edited by redx08; Oct 10, 2010 at 07:00 PM.
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