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boggy2006
17th February 2011, 09:19 PM
hi,

been looking at the lockright diff locks here;

http://www.toptraction.com.au/page5.php

Powertrax Lock Right Diff Locker Nissan Patrol

Suites:

GQ/GU H233B 31 spline

Part# PT 3210

They seem a good price and I like the idea of something that's automatic. Would this be the right one to get (31 spline), how much should I expect to pay to get it fitted and does anyone know anywhere cheaper to get them?

Thanks

ps. this site says the part number is 3220, maybe one is a typo as the other details are the same.

pps. also found this statement on a forum, so maybe 3210 is correct for Oz Patrols.

"Yours would be the non-US model, or international model and it is a RG3210, the US model takes a RG3220 that is on our website, price is $386.38 powertrax has 10 in stock and they do not make them anymore"

YNOT
17th February 2011, 09:31 PM
31 spline fits front diff only.
Drive in-drive out fitting you could expect to pay about $400.If you remove the diff centre from the axle housing yourself then it will cost about half that.

Tony

boggy2006
18th February 2011, 08:02 AM
thanks, removing the diff housing doesn't sound too bad. Is it a case of slide the axle shafts out a bit, remove the drive shaft to the front, undo all the bolts around the diff housing and withdraw the centre?

The internal bits I'm a bit nervous about, making sure it all goes back together correctly. Might entrust that bit to a garage.

YNOT
18th February 2011, 08:20 AM
One end of the tie rod (steering arm behind the front diff) will need to be dropped off.

Tony

boggy2006
18th February 2011, 09:52 AM
oh yes thanks, had that off a couple of times already to fit the new shocks. Also forgot something to support the diff too, as I expect they a blinkin' heavy!

the evil twin
18th February 2011, 10:40 AM
I bit the bullet and fitted a LOKKA to the front diff of my 'Q. Was pretty proud since it was the first diff I had ever pulled apart and glad I did it but I won't do it again.

The diff is one heavy Mofo, the fill plug did NOT want to come out and without a hoist it is a bit of a PIA working under the truck and wrestling the weight of the diff. After getting the diff itself apart to fit the auto locker needed a rattle gun and reassembly requires a good Torque Wrench both of which I had.

As I said glad I did it so I know what's involved and how it all works with the Auto Locker but IMHO $400 would be a very fair price for a "drive in drive out" job at a Workshop.

PS why is it that Drain plugs will come out easy but never the Fill plugs on any G'box, Transfer Case, Diff etc... Jeez the Murphy bloke was an rrsehole

boggy2006
18th February 2011, 11:23 AM
yeah, mine on the rear were tight as, couldn't undo them even with an extension bar. No match for the electric impact driver though, that shifted them! I learnt a useful tip off the forum, don't drain take the drain plug out until you know you can get the fill plug out!! Wise words!

YNOT
18th February 2011, 02:31 PM
oh yes thanks, had that off a couple of times already to fit the new shocks. Also forgot something to support the diff too, as I expect they a blinkin' heavy!

Support the diff centre with a trolley jack if you have one. If you don't have a trolley jack DON'T put your hand under the diff when you slip it out, they are bloody heavy.

Tony

boggy2006
18th February 2011, 03:11 PM
sent an inquiry off to Top Traction....they are in Melbourne too!

trickdog
2nd March 2011, 09:30 AM
I have the same issue, looking at a lokka on ebay but the part number is a 3220.... it still suits a 31 spline diff as far as I can find.... Any ideas on?

boggy2006
2nd March 2011, 10:21 AM
from what I found 3210 is for the front and 3220 is for the rear, but would replace the LSD.

GUte
2nd March 2011, 02:29 PM
I bought one from top traction just before christmas, its a 3210 and cost me $480 drive in drive out and glad I did as it was half a days work for a specialist with a hoist and all the tools.

Best mod I have done to the ute I rekon, transforms the vehicle when climbing hills

That 3220 one on ebay looks different to the one I had put in

boggy2006
3rd March 2011, 09:24 AM
I bought one from top traction just before christmas, its a 3210 and cost me $480 drive in drive out and glad I did as it was half a days work for a specialist with a hoist and all the tools.

Best mod I have done to the ute I rekon, transforms the vehicle when climbing hills

That 3220 one on ebay looks different to the one I had put in

was it $480 just for the labour?

GUte
4th March 2011, 01:29 AM
yeh boggy, ring around as I had some places quote double that

klompy
5th March 2011, 03:04 PM
So how do you find this mod is there any down sides like noise or hard steering,thanks Mike.

NissanGQ4.2
5th March 2011, 05:34 PM
Part numbers from Nissan Fast

2712