Auto Lockers... which one??

[cgm]

I put a Lokka in front of my Trooper (Jackaroo). Had it sent directly here to Saudi. Was very happy with their service. I wasn't up to fitting it in front myself but found someone to do it. Put manual hubs on so it could effectively be on/off with hubs. Loved it. Didn't really expect it to make too much difference in sand but was surprised from time to timd how noticeable it was. Driving with it in 4wd is fine. No mucking around and basically nothing to go wrong.

Their warranty approach seems to suggest you'll break something else before it. I never had CV issues while Lokka was in, but a few weeks back (after 2 years) my mate who bought the Trooper had to change one of the AVM hubs as it had disintegrated.

I would like to put one in GU but waiting to confirm how long I'm staying here first. Will definitely be on my must have list for 4bys going forward.

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[Bloodyaussie]

Just an update.. I have ordered the Lokka brand locker and it should be a couple of weeks away, the new wheel and pinion bearing kit arrived last week and I also got a new return to centre steering dampener.

Cant wait to fit it all up and have a play!!!!

Just want to know why is there a run in period of 1000km??

[Ben-e-boy]

Just an update.. I have ordered the Lokka brand locker and it should be a couple of weeks away, the new wheel and pinion bearing kit arrived last week and I also got a new return to centre steering dampener.

Cant wait to fit it all up and have a play!!!!

Just want to know why is there a run in period of 1000km??

No meaning to rain on your parade. I have an RTC and hate it and will not buy another. A good adjustable one is the way to go

[Alitis007]

No meaning to rain on your parade. I have an RTC and hate it and will not buy another. A good adjustable one is the way to go

Why is that mate?? Do you loose feedback while your driving or does it fight against you when turning ?

[Ben-e-boy]

Why is that mate?? Do you loose feedback while your driving or does it fight against you when turning ?

No matter how many times I adjust the position of the sprimg after 4wding the spring itself moves and it ends up rubbing on the shock tube itself every time you turn the wheel at slow speeds ie car park, driveway etc.
When you are in oversteer and you want to let the steering wheel go an let the wheels position itself it will only return to centre, you need to steer the rest of it yourself. That's what is like with mine anyway

[Alitis007]

No matter how many times I adjust the position of the sprimg after 4wding the spring itself moves and it ends up rubbing on the shock tube itself every time you turn the wheel at slow speeds ie car park, driveway etc.
When you are in oversteer and you want to let the steering wheel go an let the wheels position itself it will only return to centre, you need to steer the rest of it yourself. That's what is like with mine anyway

Thats crap! Forget about drifting lol but the spring rubbing on the dampener does that affect the steering at all or just damage it?

[taslucas]

Why is that mate?? Do you loose feedback while your driving or does it fight against you when turning ?

I don't want an rtc either. A mate had one and removed it in favour of a tough dog adjustable. Another mate has one and doesn't like it. I find that unless your crawling slowly, the wheel returns to centre pretty easy anyway. Also I like my wheels to settle in their own tracks and I like to feel which way the ruts are trying to push you.
Similar to stepping the RX out on a corner I reckon George, if you floor it and let go of the wheel it returns to centre pretty quick

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[threedogs]

Nah, avoid RTC , you'll be disappointed, M2cW
as Lucas says you lose feel for the road/track
You of all should know that BA from your green days. lol

[Alitis007]

I don't want an rtc either. A mate had one and removed it in favour of a tough dog adjustable. Another mate has one and doesn't like it. I find that unless your crawling slowly, the wheel returns to centre pretty easy anyway. Also I like my wheels to settle in their own tracks and I like to feel which way the ruts are trying to push you.
Similar to stepping the RX out on a corner I reckon George, if you floor it and let go of the wheel it returns to centre pretty quick

FanTapstic!

Nah the RX has Passive rear steering ( like a 911 carrera ) aswell and is is a totally different beast ( hair pins signed 35 you can go 70+ depending on tyres) when you hold it sideways for over 20m all 4 wheels point in the "forward" direction once you regain traction and then the car returns to a straight ahead position. Crap for skating but good for driving on a straight rd 30 degrees to the gutter lol.

But feeling the direction of the rut is what i mean by feedback or rd feel....

[Alitis007]

Thinking about what you guys have said, a RTC dampener enhances the effect of caster ( the reason you can ride your push bike with no hands) by using the force of the dampener and not the rear wheels...