Thread: Diff lockers and cost comparison

A. What type You have? ARB Air lockers on my D1

B. How easy was it to install (for those that self installed)? Got it done so don't know

C. Inital impression? Very good

D. Test of time results? Very good, compressor needed regular cleaning and needed to take care of water in air receiver during wet season.

E. Extras you had to purchase as a result of the locker? Nil

F. And most importantly....how much did it cost? Do you mean before or after I broke an axle

If I put lockers in my D2 or Defender I'll definitely upgrade the axles. as well.

good idea.

I'll be watching this thread.

Another question: have you fitted 1 or 2?

A lot of your answers will depend on what you are doing with the vehicle, ie off road touring, hard off road, competitions. Also what size tyres etc you intend to run. Dont want to confuss you, but it makes a big differance to the end price & choice of product.

Justin

A. What type You have? ARB Front and Rear

B. How easy was it to install (for those that self installed) N/A previous owner had ARB install the centres and he plumbed the rest as he wanted to use a different compressor along with an accumulator

C. Inital impression? Great, in my rangie i had to use speed and wheel spin to get up a hill, smae hill with lockers i just idle up, much easier on the passengers and drive train

D. Test of time results? one air leak in the air line, didn't have spare joiners, locker still worked however the compressor ran constantly, now i carry some air line, joiners, olives etc

E. Extras you had to purchase as a result of the locker? a new front right cv (there is a good chance it was 220K old), upgraded the rear axles dur to the drive flanges being flogged, they were not twisted or brocken

F. And most importantly....how much did it cost? previous owner picked up the bill

A. What type You have?
McNamara Rear with 30 spline axles (Over kill for a 90!)

B. How easy was it to install (for those that self installed)
Fitted by McNamara

C. Inital impression?
Good, it worked.

D. Test of time results?
No problems in the six years it has been fitted.

E. Extras you had to purchase as a result of the locker?
I put in a Big Red compressor and a reservoir tank before it was fitted.

F. And most importantly....how much did it cost?
$2500 but all the bearing in the rear diff needed replacing and the stub axles needed to be sleeved.

As soon as I have finished strengthening my spare front diff housing, I will be fitting another Mcnamara to the front diff, just not sure what to do about axles and CVs.

A. What type You have? Maxidrive front and rear with Maxidrive axles and drive members.

B. How easy was it to install (for those that self installed) Some messing about required with cutting holes in the axle tubes and welding on the mounting blocks, but Maxidrive's instructions are very comprehensive so it isn't beyond the average bloke.

C. Inital impression? Excellent. Does what it says on the box.

D. Test of time results? I don't expect there to ever be an issue with the lockers or axles.

E. Extras you had to purchase as a result of the locker? No extra compressor or anything required, but upgraded AEU2522 CVs (about $300), since trashed and replaced with Ashcroft CVs (about $1000).

F. And most importantly....how much did it cost? Lockers and axles about $4000 for front & rear.

A. What type You have? Detroit Locker

B. How easy was it to install (for those that self installed) Easy

C. Inital impression? Couple of scary clunks performance was fantastic

D. Test of time results? Found using heavier oil got rid of clunks overall impressive and would do it again

E. Extras you had to purchase as a result of the locker? none yet I get nervous about the standard axles gave it a hard time and they didn't twist so I replaced them with brand new genuine ones that I got cheap time will tell I guess.

F. And most importantly....how much did it cost? $903 from memory

A. What type You have?
Maxi-Drive Salisbury Locker

B. How easy was it to install (for those that self installed)
Very easy - 1/2 day - required tools - spanners, tyre levers, drill, die grinder, MIG.

C. Inital impression?
Fantastic - worth every cent - wish I had done it years earlier

D. Test of time results?
Installed about 6-7 years ago. Has always worked flawlessly.

E. Extras you had to purchase as a result of the locker?
Bought some MD drive flanges at the same time (but just because they are better than stock - not essential)

F. And most importantly....how much did it cost?
$1200 for the locker kit.