lockright diff lock

[boggy2006]

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]

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]

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]

One end of the tie rod (steering arm behind the front diff) will need to be dropped off.

Tony

[boggy2006]

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]

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]

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]

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]

sent an inquiry off to Top Traction....they are in Melbourne too!

[trickdog]

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?