aussie locker...new (to me) info....whatya think

[kodiak1232003]

just talked to aussie lockers tech guru... he said that a front aussie would be just fine in my q-trac, d44 front/rear rig....

if i installed a set of warn premiums...

this sounds right to me cause the AWD/fulltime system would be bypassed...

any opinions or previous threads that can confirm this?

thanks

[paddyp]

OK, if you want to run manual lock-outs on the front of a QT equipped rig, you MUST make sure your center diff locks when you put it in E-drive. If it doesn't, and you unlock the hubs, the clutch cones will eat themselves up in a very short amount of time. Some people have done this and welded the front diff or put a spool in the front. It does work, you just have to make sure the E-drive works.

[shredby4]

I don't think it's a great idea. If for some reason the 4X4 slips out...there goes your t-case. As I remember there is only a very small amount of splines engaged in E-drive. Just put one in the rear and leave the front open for now.

[Chris Barry]

yeah, do the rear axle before you do the front.

[ October 13, 2005, 07:48 PM: Message edited by: Chris-Bob ]

[paddyp]

If the vacuum diaphragm, hoses, and switch all work, and you know it shifts like it should, then it should be alright. I've never had a problem with mine slipping out of gear once locked. The only problem it has ever given me is the switch crapped out on me, and I had to switch hoses under the hood to get it to lock in and out. I think Jode on here has put a mini spool in the front of his Wag with a set of manual lock-outs, and still has the full-time QT with no problems. War Wagon runs a set of manual lock outs with a full time QT, and hasn't had any problems. A lot of people lock it in E-drive and pull the front shaft when they have problems.

[ October 13, 2005, 09:11 PM: Message edited by: paddyp ]

[Stuka]

If you want a front locker with a QT, get a part time kit. Otherwise stick with selectable lockers. Even a rear locker is hard on the cones. Not nearly as much so as the front owuld be (ie: unable to turn), but still puts more stress on them.

[Sgt Rock]

Like Stuka states, go with the rear locker, I am running the Aussie in the rear of my full time QT and am only now looking into a 'TruTrac' limited slip for the front. I am keeping the full time QT so this is why the limited slip.
You will love the locker in the rear, a huge difference over open all around.
Start with the rear...

Sgt Rock

[kodiak1232003]

ok...lol..im very glad i brought it up, cause he was very positive that there would be "no issueS" whatsoever...i don't think i, personally, will trust an already touchy 4x4 system to whether or not a "vacuum" system is working on a 20yr old truck...gives me the willies...no locker for me...

thanks all