My attempt at installing a LOKKA brand Auto locker

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28th August 2011, 12:12 PM
04OFF

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

The LoKKas are on special at the moment for $399 which if it passes the Loveday test I think is a BARGAIN I left forum cards there on their counter as well so hopefully we get a few more members from that

$399, Thats a great price, where exactly is that from mate ?
28th August 2011, 12:42 PM
growler2058

4Wd systems in Adelaide Goannawhere products www.4wdsystems.com.au ph (08) 8369 0033 fax (08) 8261 5158 and im not affilliated in any way :-)
28th August 2011, 02:46 PM
Silver

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

Drivers side nearly completed with hub n disc rotor back on and have come to a screeching halt!! Bubs has crashed out an i'm right by her bedroom window. If i wake her up wifey will get my balls outa the jar on her bedsise table and crush them with a sledge hammer haahahhhahahahahahahaa, THEN at lunchtime i gotta go to the outlaws aunties bday OH JOY and i say that sincerely hahaha sooooo will be flat out when i get back.
On a serious note pay close attention to Tonys cv post and make sure you get all washers and spacers in the first time so's your not pulling things apart again:oops: not a big oops i found the extra spacer early hehehe.

Those washers are tricky, and the swivel hub seals require close attention too :-) Re the Nippers - we trained ours to go to sleep with the CD player on or off, and if on, on fairly loud. She has Redgum subliminally imprinted, along with various 60's + songs :-)
28th August 2011, 02:58 PM
timbar

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Originally Posted by Silver

Those washers are tricky, and the swivel hub seals require close attention too :-) Re the Nippers - we trained ours to go to sleep with the CD player on or off, and if on, on fairly loud. She has Redgum subliminally imprinted, along with various 60's + songs :-)

never been quiet for any of my kiddies sleeping you could set a bomb off in their bedroom and they still wouldnt wake up !!!
28th August 2011, 03:00 PM
timbar

Sorry Growlers bit of a Hijack there what i meant to say was How you doing with the lokka .....easy job ?
28th August 2011, 06:44 PM
growler2058

Mate i love a hijack it can help to spin a good yarn haahahahahha got issues at the moment, not with the lokka but final assembly grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr foters to come
28th August 2011, 07:01 PM
growler2058

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Can't get this bit to go on far enough to get the circlip on, you can see the stepped spacer behin just wont go in far enough. I took the hub off pulled the bearings out tried to drive the cups in further, no go so cant think what else would stopem from seating properly Help Tony hahaha:-0
28th August 2011, 07:07 PM
growler2058

I think i just worked it out. The spline has some outward movement and i just got the millimetre i needed, its too dark to see but can feel the groove with my thumbnail
28th August 2011, 07:14 PM
YNOT

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

I think i just worked it out. The spline has some outward movement and i just got the millimetre i needed, its too dark to see but can feel the groove with my thumbnail

You beat me to it, that's what I was going to suggest.

Tony
28th August 2011, 07:44 PM
timbar

all Good mate ???? back together ?? whens the big test ??????
28th August 2011, 07:58 PM
growler2058

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Originally Posted by timbar

all Good mate ???? back together ?? whens the big test ??????

Will be tomorrow ran outa light today mate damn:-)
28th August 2011, 08:01 PM
timbar

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

Will be tomorrow ran outa light today mate damn:-)

its all back together or are you finishing it tomorrow ???
28th August 2011, 08:05 PM
growler2058

Will finish tomorrow had to go to a 70th that went a bit onger than expected
28th August 2011, 09:31 PM
nowoolies

enjoy the 70 th
more fun than fitting the locka hahahahah....roflmfao
29th August 2011, 05:14 AM
growler2058

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Originally Posted by nowoolies

enjoy the 70 th
more fun than fitting the locka hahahahah....roflmfao

Wasn't too bad but woulda preferred to be putting the rig back together
29th August 2011, 09:19 PM
big_fletch

Growlers after watching you install this lokka im thinking i should get one, im already halfway there as i have front diff stripped already cause im doing CV's and swivel hubs.. I can feel you twisting my arm from over there in SA!! LMFAO
29th August 2011, 09:57 PM
YNOT

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Originally Posted by big_fletch

Growlers after watching you install this lokka im thinking i should get one, im already halfway there as i have front diff stripped already cause im doing CV's and swivel hubs.. I can feel you twisting my arm from over there in SA!! LMFAO

You should be feeling some arm twisting from the north as well!

Tony
29th August 2011, 10:06 PM
big_fletch

haha yer i can dont worry, would save me the hassle of pulling front diff apart again.. Thinking i might get a Powertrax Lock-Right for the front of mine
30th August 2011, 12:16 AM
04OFF

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Originally Posted by big_fletch

Thinking i might get a Powertrax Lock-Right for the front of mine

Interesting, any particular reason you want the american one ?

The Lokka (AU) one is good value if you can get one for $399, doubt you will save that much $$ importing a powertrax from the US ? (but havent ordered mine yet so please let me know)

Ive yet to read any hard evidence one is actually better/stronger than the other, the weakest point in both units appears to be the small springs/pins, and neither brand seems more or less susceptible to failure in this area.

The AU one has a 3yr warranty, the US has 2yr warranty.
30th August 2011, 01:10 AM
GUte

I have a lockright in mine and im very happy with it.
The reason I went down that path was at the time, 4WD Systems had a backlog of around 6 weeks for their lokka and a $150 higher price tag.

Got mine from toptraction.com.au for around $400 delivered so its around the same at the reduced price of the Lokka, I think they are realising this now which is good.

If they're both in stock and around the same price, I would probably go with the Lokka as its Australian made. They are the same design and both very well made so its just a matter of personal choice, availability, price etc
30th August 2011, 01:32 AM
04OFF

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Originally Posted by GUte

I have a lockright in mine and im very happy with it.
The reason I went down that path was at the time, 4WD Systems had a backlog of around 6 weeks for their lokka and a $150 higher price tag.

Got mine from toptraction.com.au for around $400 delivered so its around the same at the reduced price of the Lokka, I think they are realising this now which is good.

If they're both in stock and around the same price, I would probably go with the Lokka as its Australian made. They are the same design and both very well made so its just a matter of personal choice, availability, price etc

I would have done that if i was you ^

Top traction has them @ $425 free delivery, so $399 + delivery from 4wd systems could workout about the same cost ?

Yes, i suspect they are almost the same thing, just depends on what brand you heard get appraised or bagged first i guess, i cant find any real evidence one way or the other ............. probly both made somewhere in china anyway (ha-ha)
30th August 2011, 05:27 AM
growler2058

I paid for mine up front and the bloke (Dave) said they were flat out with them and thought it may be a two week wAit but I got in 5 days but I did pick up final test tomorrow but I'm confident alls good
30th August 2011, 08:50 AM
big_fletch

Can't wait to hear the test report growlers, hurry up buddy lol..

I can get a lock-right delivered for about $370, the only reason I was going to go lock-right is because I have been reading that they are stronger than the lokka, weather or not this is a true fact I'm not sure
30th August 2011, 09:47 AM
Sir Roofy

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Originally Posted by big_fletch

Can't wait to hear the test report growlers, hurry up buddy lol..

I can get a lock-right delivered for about $370, the only reason I was going to go lock-right is because I have been reading that they are stronger than the lokka, weather or not this is a true fact I'm not sure

fletcha what are doing man--the troll is tough enough now,put lockers in and youll go places you shouldnt
30th August 2011, 10:09 AM
big_fletch

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Originally Posted by roofy

fletcha what are doing man--the troll is tough enough now,put lockers in and youll go places you shouldnt

Yer, but I will also get everywhere I'm getting now with less strain on car, and less tearing up of track from wheels spinning... Not that I do that lol
30th August 2011, 10:17 AM
Sir Roofy

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Originally Posted by big_fletch

Yer, but I will also get everywhere I'm getting now with less strain on car, and less tearing up of track from wheels spinning... Not that I do that lol

hey big guy just drive slower --lol-- on the w/end at talbotville mate was all autos steep rocky had a ball /no lockers
30th August 2011, 11:12 AM
04OFF

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Originally Posted by big_fletch

I can get a lock-right delivered for about $370, the only reason I was going to go lock-right is because I have been reading that they are stronger than the lokka, weather or not this is a true fact I'm not sure

May i ask where you can obtain one for $370 inc del , thats sounds good.

I too have read people say US one is made from stronger metal (but with no evidence at all to support claims), ive only ever hear of pins and springs breaking, and google shows heaps of US ones have failed over in the US.

Very hard to compare numbers between AU and US, with the difference in population and sales etc, but all people ive read about with broken AU ones , seem to have been given free replacement parts , not that that helps you pull the diff apart to replace them.

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Originally Posted by big_fletch

Yer, but I will also get everywhere I'm getting now with less strain on car, and less tearing up of track from wheels spinning... Not that I do that lol

Yes, id have to agree, the difference even just a front locker can make, is quite amazing in some situations ive seen.
30th August 2011, 02:06 PM
AB

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Originally Posted by big_fletch

Yer, but I will also get everywhere I'm getting now with less strain on car, and less tearing up of track from wheels spinning... Not that I do that lol

Just FYI Fletcha, sometimes lokkas will make no difference whats so ever on the slippery red clay.

Remember that steep hill you guys couldn't get up at Toolangi and you almost soiled yourself.

Warnie couldn't get up with his lokkas either. Instead of one wheel spinning you just have both...lol

Thats only in 10% of the situations though....lol.
30th August 2011, 02:11 PM
growler2058

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Originally Posted by AB

Just FYI Fletcha, sometimes lokkas will make no difference whats so ever on the slippery red clay.

Remember that steep hill you guys couldn't get up at Toolangi and you almost soiled yourself.

Warnie couldn't get up with his lokkas either. Instead of one wheel spinning you just have both...lol

Thats only in 10% of the situations though....lol.

AHHH But twin front wheel rooster tails woo hoo
30th August 2011, 03:21 PM
timbar

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Originally Posted by AB

Just FYI Fletcha, sometimes lokkas will make no difference whats so ever on the slippery red clay.

Remember that steep hill you guys couldn't get up at Toolangi and you almost soiled yourself.

Warnie couldn't get up with his lokkas either. Instead of one wheel spinning you just have both...lol

Thats only in 10% of the situations though....lol.

Still with Lokka s doubles your chances for traction so its gotta help hahahaha
30th August 2011, 08:29 PM
growler2058

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The best foter of Agatha in a LOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNG timeAttachment 7687 and so far so good the test seems good it unlocks and locks very easily hope it's meant to be that easy :-)
NOTE: Cheap made in Taiwan oil pumps for diff/gearbox oils are SH1T!!! It's been used four times and is shagged leakin oil from the back of it all down me arms and everybloodywhere Spend the $'s and get a good one
30th August 2011, 08:57 PM
big_fletch

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Originally Posted by 04OFF

May i ask where you can obtain one for $370 inc del , thats sounds good.

I too have read people say US one is made from stronger metal (but with no evidence at all to support claims), ive only ever hear of pins and springs breaking, and google shows heaps of US ones have failed over in the US.

Very hard to compare numbers between AU and US, with the difference in population and sales etc, but all people ive read about with broken AU ones , seem to have been given free replacement parts , not that that helps you pull the diff apart to replace them.

Yes, id have to agree, the difference even just a front locker can make, is quite amazing in some situations ive seen.

Yes i do agree it is probably very hard to compare one to the other, when as you say there are so many Lock-rights sold in the US.. In saying that if your not using your troll as a comp rig and doing insane stuff all the time there is no reason they shouldn't last several years.. I got a quote from Justdifferentials.com couple weeks back for that lock-right delevered, wouldn't see why it wouldn't still be that price

Fletcha

P.S cant wait to see some pics of this Lokka in action Growlers lol
3rd September 2011, 08:07 PM
04OFF

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Originally Posted by big_fletch

P.S cant wait to see some pics of this Lokka in action Growlers lol

Yes..... so whats the verdict growlers ? :)

Did you order one yet fletch ?
3rd September 2011, 08:14 PM
big_fletch

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Originally Posted by 04OFF

Yes..... so whats the verdict growlers ? :)

Did you order one yet fletch ?

Nah i ended up buying a winch, will get a locker soon though.. Got a revised quote from Just Differentials on Thursday so you know as well, USD $380 Delivered (which is $356 AUS with current xchange rates)....
Thats a pretty good price in my books if your still interested in getting one
3rd September 2011, 08:25 PM
growler2058

The hand (manual0 test works a treat one finger on the opposing wheel ur turning an it slips as itrs meant ta so octr long weekend down to loveday for a real world test
3rd September 2011, 08:29 PM
big_fletch

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

The hand (manual0 test works a treat one finger on the opposing wheel ur turning an it slips as itrs meant ta so octr long weekend down to loveday for a real world test

Cant wait for some pics and Vids Growlers!!
3rd October 2011, 08:22 PM
growler2058

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THE LOKKA WAS FREAKIN BL00DY AWESOME

By far the best freekin $400 I've ever spent absolutely stoked. Vids to come later heres a foter for now
3rd October 2011, 09:55 PM
frenzy

woohoo! looking forward to the vids! well done.
5th October 2011, 06:32 AM
growler2058

Ok my excitement has subsided a bit, so now I'll tell ya a bit about this AWESOME traction aid.
Hubs engaged and in 2wd you can hear it clicking at slow tight turns.
4WD high same can hear clicking whilst turning tight.
No noticeable effect driving on dirt/sand in H4 even at speed.
4 low in 3rd and 4th definately get a bit of torque steer when changing gear or accelerating on and off. (At speed on flat dirt road 40km and above)
Making it work on steep hills in low didnt notice clicking, but could feel the wheel was a bit heavier to turn. Rekon the power steer cooler Ben was gunna install is probably a good idea.
BANG FOR BUCK ABSOLUTELY IMHO
5th October 2011, 10:52 AM
Ben-e-boy

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

Ok my excitement has subsided a bit, so now I'll tell ya a bit about this AWESOME traction aid.
Hubs engaged and in 2wd you can hear it clicking at slow tight turns.
4WD high same can hear clicking whilst turning tight.
No noticeable effect driving on dirt/sand in H4 even at speed.
4 low in 3rd and 4th definately get a bit of torque steer when changing gear or accelerating on and off. (At speed on flat dirt road 40km and above)
Making it work on steep hills in low didnt notice clicking, but could feel the wheel was a bit heavier to turn. Rekon the power steer cooler Ben was gunna install is probably a good idea.
BANG FOR BUCK ABSOLUTELY IMHO

63 bucks of fleabay. i'll post up some piccies after the weekend

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