View Full Version : Lokka install on GQ Patrol
AB
29th January 2013, 05:28 PM
Not my video but could be handy for someone heading down this path...
Feel free to add any comments.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llaqhUs8_yk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMibycf4MrQ
mudski
29th January 2013, 10:24 PM
Thanks for the vid mate. What locker do you have in your truck? I'm contemplating this but not sure which way to go, Air, electric or the constant locked type I suppose you call it.
healy
29th January 2013, 10:37 PM
Andy has the lokka locker (auto) there brilliant and cheap not a fan of the air locker but as I've got my new toy I'm in your boat now get another lokka or elocker
Bigrig
29th January 2013, 11:00 PM
Air locker all the way from me - but I've harped on about the reasons why for yonks ... ask NickPeacock36 what happened to me on a chicken track when I inadvertently forgot to turn off my locker ... looked like a D grade amateur ...
GSC will be releasing air lockers that are both high spec (cold dipped, case hardened gears; 2 year warranty; etc) pretty soon that will be about half the price of well known brands already in the market ... hopefully will make it less of a financial decision for people, and more of a practical use on and off road decision ...
I'd Tap That!!
Diesel-Mate
29th January 2013, 11:18 PM
Go the auto lokka from 4wd systems $360 delivered and piss easy to install. Totally transforms your 4wd.
makeitfit
29th January 2013, 11:39 PM
"Nice but Dim" here ;), suffering terminology termoil :/
Is the "auto lokka" from 4wd systems the same as the Lokka in the youtube clip ?
mudski
29th January 2013, 11:47 PM
@ BigRig. Who is GSC? I see the reason for an Air Locker, you get to choose when the wheels are locked...But as for many, the costs are ridiculous for the average joe like me. I am very temped to just get an Auto Locker because of the price but I don't really want the heaving steering that comes with have the front locked all the time. But easier to instal than a E or Air locker....
BigRAWesty
29th January 2013, 11:54 PM
Go the auto lokka from 4wd systems $360 delivered and piss easy to install. Totally transforms your 4wd.
Where did you find that price?
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)
healy
30th January 2013, 12:16 AM
Where did you find that price?
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)
That's the price for them mate there in south aus
Bigrig
30th January 2013, 02:20 AM
@ BigRig. Who is GSC? I see the reason for an Air Locker, you get to choose when the wheels are locked...But as for many, the costs are ridiculous for the average joe like me. I am very temped to just get an Auto Locker because of the price but I don't really want the heaving steering that comes with have the front locked all the time. But easier to instal than a E or Air locker....
Hey mate
Great Southern Camping (vendor thread started the other day). Should be retailing (I.e. even cheaper to members here) at around half the going price for a front locker with compressor and loom kit. Full Australian backed 2 year warranty.
I'd Tap That!!
BigRAWesty
30th January 2013, 12:06 PM
Hey mate
Great Southern Camping (vendor thread started the other day). Should be retailing (I.e. even cheaper to members here) at around half the going price for a front locker with compressor and loom kit. Full Australian backed 2 year warranty.
I'd Tap That!!
Any chance of e lokkas? Personal preference?
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)
Bloodyaussie
30th January 2013, 05:48 PM
Hey Andy what was labour on fitting your one.....????
What do you think Scotty's ones are going to be like???
megatexture
30th January 2013, 07:02 PM
These lockers are so tempting for the price and performance but I like the selectable option of air or electric I'm so torn lol
Cheers for the vid and I imagine gu install would be similar looks easy for DIY
Bigrig
30th January 2013, 07:13 PM
Any chance of e lokkas? Personal preference?
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)
We are looking into both, but won't know until after I see the units in China at the start of March.
I'd Tap That!!
Bigrig
30th January 2013, 07:14 PM
Hey Andy what was labour on fitting your one.....????
What do you think Scotty's ones are going to be like???
Pretty much a replica of ARB's ... without the price tag. Case hardened gear sets. I'll get spec sheets up as soon as I can ...
I'd Tap That!!
Bloodyaussie
30th January 2013, 07:26 PM
Pretty much a replica of ARB's ... without the price tag. Case hardened gear sets. I'll get spec sheets up as soon as I can ...
I'd Tap That!!
That would be good as I will be spending soon??
Any idea of cost yet??
healy
30th January 2013, 10:52 PM
That would be good as I will be spending soon??
Any idea of cost yet??
Yeah you need a locker sweetpea
AB
31st January 2013, 06:50 PM
Hey Andy what was labour on fitting your one.....????
What do you think Scotty's ones are going to be like???
I think a few hundred to fit mate, I paid a bit extra and got all the seals and Cv done at the same time.
I can't comment on Scotty's ones mate haven't seen them but I do know he won't put out crap quality.
Diesel-Mate
8th February 2013, 07:39 PM
If you can use a ratchet and spanner you can install an auto lokka. Took me about 2 hours to dissemble, install, have smoko and then put back together.
mickm
20th March 2013, 08:12 PM
I came across my video embedded on your site. I hope it helps anyone who wants to install the Lokka. This was the 4wd systems branded LOKKA. The actual changing of the centre is fairly quick and easy. I hve had a air locker before in my other 4wd.
The autolocker works well, as everyone else states the steering is a little heavier and it tends to want to steer straight but this is not a real issue and if you are on a budget this is not a bad option. Works great and I cannot fault it.
Here is another link to another common issue: Changing the radius arm bushes (not as hard as all the experts on the internet make out)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW67dbnrJ8M
mickm
20th March 2013, 08:16 PM
Yes this is the 4wd systems LOKKA.
gokhangqtd42
12th April 2013, 05:58 PM
difficult for me..... :)
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