Aussie Locker Install (Jeep Cherokee Dana 30)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2024
- How to install Aussie lunchbox style locker in a Dana 30 high pinion axle in a Jeep Cherokee XJ.
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Nice video because you did it like in the real world, showing it as it would be in real life.
Great clear explanation.
This channel gives me lots of motivation to work on my xj.. Can't wait for the snow to melt out of my carport so I can install my lift, 35 inch claws and then take it wheelin!
Watching this makes me want to do it now on my XJ! I also want a high pinion. But now I can use this video as a guide when I get lockers! Thank you! ❤️🐞
It's certainly a worth while upgrade
Doing the axle swap JUST to a HP isn’t worth your time. If your going to get a spare one and get it geared up that’s a different story. The hp/lp ring gear is not the weak link of the d30 lol
Been happy with Aussie. Running 35s on d30 so far so good! 👍
Well that encouraging news
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Great video! I am looking at the Aussie torq locker for my D30 in my JKU since I sheered my spider gears over the weekend and they are just as expensive as the Aussie locker
It has worked great!
Nice work, bro. I just did the same locker in my 30 last year for our trip to Moab. Love the locker in front since it's almost invisible in 2wd, and pulls the front up and over obstacles. I'm still rockin stock shafts but upgraded the axle joints to the stronger Spicer 760s. No problems whatsoever. Gotta get
a locker for the rear 8.25 next. Happy wheelin.
That's awesome to hear the 30 is holding up. I cant wait to test this thing out
After 3 years, how is it holding up and how did it do in Moab?
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It's held up really well. I drive it about 3 times a week to work on the freeway and do 75 mph no problem. I get the ratcheting only on tight turns, but I can't even feel it in 2wd. Did awesome in Moab. I wanted to lock the front axle since it's easier to live with in 2wd every day. No issues at all. I like the front locker because it helps to pull the rig up and over obstacles while a rear locker would tend to push the rig into the obstacle.
@@zoexj4872 Very nice!!!!
Been watching your videos for a while. Been following Mr. pickle since he started his TH-cam career. When you said “son of a monkeys uncle” I immediately subscribed.
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Great job!!!!
Thank you!!!!
Great info buddy
Thanks!
Yay XJ Vid! Hoping to to the front locker on mine later this year. GLHF
Awesome video.
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can not wait to get to that point, thank you , hope it works good for you let us know what you think
Hell ya man. I cant wait to try it out and get an honest opinion.
Good video. Thanku
What's the name of the song as you were putting everything back together? Great video thanks!
Deff makes it easier to put springs in before pin i just did mine
Grease on the back side will help hold shims next time also
This is for everyone with doubt. Been running an Aussie in my TJ Dana 30 for 10 years. The last 3 years with 37s and chromo shafts. No problems
I never had issues with mine as well
I love my Aussie locker I have it in the rear of my JK
They have a great reputation. So far I'm impressed
I hear someone is a fan of the Hoodrulic Press Channall. Looking forward to the review vijao.
Good thing kelly was there because damn man i cant trust that you did it right. Dropping pins dropping shims.
Hi MUDDY! Great video, simple and to the point. Have a Q: Is the AUSSIE good only for off road, or it is same good for daily driving?
I have had great luck with it on and off road. As long as you stay on 2wd on the street or barely noticeable.
I've been looking at this locker for my ranger fx4 build and after watching your review video and this install video I think I've made up my mind about getting one. I see you dont have lock out hubs either so my concern is the road driveability. I live a good hour from trails or more in some cases so 80% of my driving is on road. How has it affected normal driving if at all? Thanks for the motivation to tackle something I've always worried about screwing up haha
In 2wd in daily conditions you wont notice it. It has held up great for me
It's easier if you put the two sides together before you put them in with the springs already installed
Ive been debating going trutrac front and locker rear or vise versa, I have a hp30 and 8.25 planning on 35s with 456 soon. Cant wait to see how this one works for you
I'm leaning towards the trutrac front/ Aussie rear for my ZJ as well. I daily mine and I'm concerned about road manners.
So far I have just driven it around town a little but I haven't noticed a thing with the aussie up front. Not even a sound
@@MuddyBeards4X4 you haven't heard it doing is ratchet sound?
I drove it around the street for a bit and didn't notice a thing
You can put the locker in with carrier in the jeep, much easier.
excellent!!! im new subsciber!!! hows the locker holding? does it add needed grip and power?
It has held up great! Awesome added traction. Locks up and stays locked
Thanks. Where I can buy pins ?
Those little springs will came out easy??
if the gap between the cam gears is to big or to small how do you adjust that? with shims?
I am trying to install the aussie locker in my 8.25 rear axle and cant find my videos is this the sme process except not taking the carrier out
hey, how has the locker been working, thinking on doing this myself and wondering how it's been holding up, also what gears are you running, I have 34's with 373 gears, I have a new carrier and was going 410 but have stock axles so I wanted to know how your set up is and how it holds up, thanks.
So far it has held up surprisingly well. I have 36's and 4.56 gears with stock shafts. I beat on it pretty good last trip and locker works great and so far no broken shafts
awesome thanks for the input@@MuddyBeards4X4
So I am curious how the Dana 30 held up 3 years later with an Aussie locker in the front. Nice video.
I am not running the same axle anymore, but as far as I know that setup is still working just great
Is that a high opinion Dana 30? Could you do a driving video I'm curious about how it is in town . I have a spartan locker in rear. Its noisy on the pavement city driving cant complain off road.
Yes HP 30. I plan on doing a review video after I get a few trips in. I did drive it yesterday around town a little and I couldn't notice a thing
Spartan locker is a little easier to put in. I like that the Spartans springs are recessed and dont have a chance of coming out
Seems like the consensus is that spartan and aussie are the best lunch box lockers for sure
Whatever works works.....i myself would rather have lunch in the back and air in the front but to each their own
@DrHavok1 why... if anything you'd want selectable in the rear and lunch box in the front.. when not driven (2wd) the front locker is invisible..
Was it not an issue for you to mark where the ring gear was on the carrier?
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Wait, you don’t have to worry about backlash or gear pattern when you take it off do you draw a line down the ring and carrier to make sure they both go on right?
Your not changing any of that. Just simply swap the spider gears with the locker. The pinnion depth and shims on the carrier bearings doesn't change
Great video. I just did the same setup in my Dana 30 and can’t wait to try it out.
Mine worked awesome. Took a beating and never had an issue
Does this locker work with any size gear ratio?
Do you also run a locker in the back? I feel like the back would be more important to be locked...
Absolutely. I run a Detroit in an 8.8 swapped rear axle.
Is it possible to drive Jeep on AUSSIEs on highways? Asking because I have D30 front and D44 rear. Was thinking to put Aussies, but insure whether I can drive my jeep daily on it.
I wouldn't be concerned at all running them daily. In the front it doesn't engage unless in 4WD. And the rear may pop and ratchet a bit around corners, but straight line down the highway you should be fine
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Thanks. Installing the front having the rear D44 should I replace mu LSD gear with the Aussie or it just fine to have original D44 at the rear and AUSSIE at the D30 front?
So is your front differential always locked while in 2wd
No. Only if you are in 4 wheel drive
Any updates on how this thing held up? Currently in the garage with my diff torn down lol
Has held up just fine thus far. Have a good 5 or 6 wheeling trips on it and has worked very well
@@MuddyBeards4X4 how is it on the road?
I dont drive mine much on the street but from what I have done it's not noticeable as long as your in 2wd.
My biggest complaint is turning radius. It does lock up a bit if your trying to make tight turns on the trail
@@MuddyBeards4X4 huh ok, good to know. I called the company and they recommended heavier gear oil, I wonder if that could be a factor
That hood support looks custom. Pine or oak?
Doug fir?
You didn't paint the ring gear and check for the center placement and or check the backlash?? You'll be replacing that diff sooner than you think as it will wear and not operate properly.
You aren't changing any of that. Pinnion isn't even removed. The shims are under the bearings. This is just simply removing the gear set installing locker and reinstall.
How do you engage them? Are they like a welded diff?
It does it automatically. The springs help engage them. They will slip and ratchet a bit so not quite the same as welding the diff
@@MuddyBeards4X4 thanx man
Ever have any problems with 36s on a dana 30?
Not yet. Only been on one wheelin trip since putting in the locker, but been out at least 10 times with the 36's
Can you drive it as a daily w these types of lockers?
Absolutely. In the rear it might be less the desirable, but in the front axle you will not notice it unless it's in 4wd
Oh okay cool, i was thinking of putting one on my front axle, thanks!
How well does the Aussie locker work on drive pavement
In the front as long as your in 2 wheel drive you won't notice anything. In 4wd on the pavement it ratches and pops as you go around corners.
@@MuddyBeards4X4 cool thank you for letting me know I just ordered up lockers front and rear
Is it noisy with a noticeable clicking sound under normal driving when it's unlocked?
Nope not at all. I do not notice it in the front unless it's in 4wd. In the rear axle from what I have heard it will ratchet and pop a bit when going around corners.
@@MuddyBeards4X4 one more question. You running stock axels and gears on that? What are they?
4.56 gears. Stock dana 30 up front and an 8.8 swap in the rear
What steering are you using the Tie rod and drag link look huge
It's a wj knuckle swap. I used the stock wj tie rod ends and used some 120 wall tube. I actually want to rebuild it with some hiems and dom
So Is your front axle always locked ?
no, it's not. only locks when a certain amt of torque is sensed. it's automatic, and a pretty ingenious invention.
May be a stupid question but .145 of an inch?
Is there any other type of measurement? Lol but yes inches.
We're those 3.17 gears?
Nope. 4.56
youve got some pretty eye lashes there boooooiiiiii
thats weird dude
You hitting on me.. lol
1/2in 12 point not 13mm lol for ppl watching now. ( i know this is an older video)
How much did this locker cost you?
About 250
@@MuddyBeards4X4 That seems awfully cheap. Is there a reason why you chose this style and brand specifically?
Becuase it is cheap..... lunch box lockers are non selectable and pretty basic design. They are affordable becuase of that. However,lots of people use them and I have had no issues with mine. Aussie is actually one of the most expensive lunch box style lockers but have a good reputation.
@@MuddyBeards4X4 Much obliged! I really appreciate the reply. Once I can start working on my Cherokee again, I will go with this one. I am so pumped. Muddy Beards for life lol
No. No you don't have to remove the carrier. It makes it easier but not required. Have a look at this: th-cam.com/video/uulvxgLoMHg/w-d-xo.html
Don't force it, get a bigger hammer!
Weld that shit lol
Haha not without hubs
Too many commercials, good video though.