Aussie Locker coming out in July?

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:37 pm

this is good news!!! i cant wait to get one. i hope they aren't back ordered for a long time..

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:37 pm

I am thinking a chunk of my gov't rebate check might be going stimulate http://www.offroadlockers.com/.

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:15 am

Just got an email from Bill @ Aussie and he said they are hoping by the end of June, but they have given up on forecasting when they will be available. His exact words:
"Michael,

We have given up forecasting when this model will be in our USA inventory. We know it will be this year and we are hoping before the end of June, but until we actually have them setting at the forwarder in Australia we are not going to provide any forecast."

Bummer, looks like it might not be until mid summer or later if things slow down for them.

Fouros · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:19 am

you know what

they dont sell the Aussie Locker in Australia

Bugger eh

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:21 am

Fouros wrote:

you know what

they dont sell the Aussie Locker in Australia

Bugger eh

So you can get a diesel jk, but no aussie locker? Seriously???

Fouros · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:26 am

yeah mate i tried to put an enquiry through locally and they said no go

tried through the states and got the same result

but Diesel JK unlimited rock

ok and we are getting Diesel JK Rubicons as well

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:31 am

Fouros wrote:

yeah mate i tried to put an enquiry through locally and they said no go

tried through the states and got the same result

but Diesel JK unlimited rock

ok and we are getting Diesel JK Rubicons as well

That sucks!
And you suck :wink:

I am so frigging jealous. A diesel JK Unlimited Rubicon! Man I would sell one of my kidneys.

Fouros · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:34 am

i was thinking my left Teste LOL

at least i am happy with my KJ

you will have to keep us informed there will be a way i can get an Aussie locker to Australia

jerbacher · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:36 am

Fouros wrote:

you will have to keep us informed there will be a way i can get an Aussie locker to Australia

.... trade for a diesel JK Rubi!

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:39 am

Fouros wrote:

i was thinking my left Teste LOL

at least i am happy with my KJ

you will have to keep us informed there will be a way i can get an Aussie locker to Australia

I love my kj too.
You work on getting me a diesel unlimited rubicon and I'll get you a rear locker. :wink:

moose · **Posted:** Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:59 pm

really, I'd be happy to drop one in the post for you, once they are out...

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:44 am

Got an email from Bill today from Aussie Lockers and here is what he had to say:

"We are expecting some units to ship to us the very end of June. We will
have to do a couple of test installs for our techs to do any
supplements, if required, and for them to be familiar with the
installation before we add it to our web site. Because of the work that
still has to be done, thankfully in the USA, we are not current
estimating an exact date when we will put this model on our web site.
This Aussie Locker will be for 29 spline, open carrier, Chrysler 8.25
differentials only.

Thank you."

So we are shooting for end of summer it sounds like. I am having a harder and harder time waiting for this. :evil:

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:03 am

me too! I just got my DTT installed in the front today and now Im ready to do the rear :twisted:

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:06 am

jsc7002 wrote:

me too! I just got my DTT installed in the front today and now Im ready to do the rear :twisted:

Awww man now I am really jealous. How much did you pick that up for? Please let me know how it handles and what you think of it. What was the install charge?
Thanks

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:13 am

I got it for $387 shipped, it was the cheapest anywhere, and I got it installed for $260 w/ tax, while driving its hardly noticable just like TJKJ2002 said and the steering wheel does turn back to center a little faster

I went and tested it off road and I had one front wheel on ground and it just went right up a steep muddy dirt pile, it is moeny well spent!!

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:15 am

Sweet. I'm going to get my rear taken care of first then I'll work on the front end.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:19 am

incubusmike wrote:

Sweet. I'm going to get my rear taken care of first then I'll work on the front end.

ya I went with the front first b/c it was the cheapest, and I havent heard of anyone breaking their front diff w/ the DTT in it so its a little added protection for me

Inc · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:23 am

Yeah, I need one up front more than I want one. I'll need to save more $$ if I want one up front though. I have a few other kj projects under wraps that will come before the front TT too. We'll see. :twisted:

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:58 am

Would installing a DTT up front make the front diff any stronger than stock alone?
Would it be compatible with the factory ESP?

Thank you.

InCommando · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:45 pm

The belief is that the way the DTT works would help to prevent excessive wheel spin when a tire is in the air, and would then lessen the chance of the case splitting when the freewheeling tire grabs when it comes back down. An open diff. sends power to the axle with the least resistence, while a DTT sends it to the axle with the most resisitence, which would be the one still on the ground. The sudden grabbing of traction is thought tho be the #1 cause of case failure, and doing as much as possible to eliminate the cause is the idea behind the DTT in front.

As the DTT does not work like a typical LSD, and does not usually spin both tires on loose surfaces, those not in the know think that they are not working.

I do not know the ESP answer.

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