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But you should mark the ring gear and re-install it in the same spot that its in before removal (in relation to the carrier)
D30 Aussie locker install
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But you should mark the ring gear and re-install it in the same spot that its in before removal (in relation to the carrier)
NOT required, but still a good idea IMO.
RCP Phx
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Excellent call !! Shouldnt make a difference,but it can!
Hell, I index my wheels/tires/wheel weights!
wolverine 00 xj
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- michigan
I know this is an older thread, but I'm thinking of doing this soon, and had a question. Excellent writeup! I need to change the ball joints on the pass side, and so I'll already be doing some of what you need to do for this install. It looks like you are removing the driver's side shaft, and only that shaft. My questions:
1. Do you only have to remove one shaft, or both?
2. If only one, does it matter which one?
Thanks!
1. Do you only have to remove one shaft, or both?
2. If only one, does it matter which one?
Thanks!
RCP Phx
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- Phoenix,Az
You have to remove both shafts.
emr1101
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- Raleigh, NC
Re: D30 Aussie locker install.
Why must you use new ring gear bolts?
You can mark it, and some suggest it. I did mine, just never mentioned it. So here it is, mentioned.
I had some ring gear bolts left over from the Master install kit. The Dana carrier came with new ring gear bolts when I geared, so I used what I had left over. The locker does not come with new bolts, so they'll have to be purchased seperatly.
Why must you use new ring gear bolts?
Re: D30 Aussie locker install.
because they stretch when torqued down.
its recommended that you use new ring gear bolts, but you could get away with using them again. it up to you. just like head bolts stretch and are usually only good to be reused once.(heads painted blue)
i had a hell of a time finding ring bolts at all the local auto parts stores. i then went to a local speed shop and they had bags apon bags of them for about $10
because they stretch when torqued down.
its recommended that you use new ring gear bolts, but you could get away with using them again. it up to you. just like head bolts stretch and are usually only good to be reused once.(heads painted blue)
i had a hell of a time finding ring bolts at all the local auto parts stores. i then went to a local speed shop and they had bags apon bags of them for about $10
So in the front of a DD would you use an aussie or a powertrax no-slip?? Which has the best road manners as far as turning goes. And have you had any problems with yours on the black top? Also, how does this affect MPG, does it make much of a difference at all?
stumpXJ
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- Atlanta, Georgia
The Aussie has zero issues on-road in an XJ in 2wd, dry or wet. You wont even know its there, except for very faint clicking at very slow speeds when turning (like in a parking lot). When in 4wd, it acts like any other full locker.
There is nothing about an Aussie that effects gas mileage.
~James
There is nothing about an Aussie that effects gas mileage.
~James
CanMan
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- Lake Tapps, WA
Re: D30 Aussie locker install.
This.
Ive setup quite a few diffs, and have ALWAYS used new ring gear bolts.
This.
Ive setup quite a few diffs, and have ALWAYS used new ring gear bolts.
FransWhiteXJ
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- New Hampshire
stumpXJ
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- Atlanta, Georgia
Im not sure what "practability" is, (although I may use that one day if its ok with you?), but the Aussie is completely practical for a DD, and you will have no issues with its performance if installed properly. It makes hardly any noise at all, you literally have to listen for it to hear it. Its a leap of faith, you wont be disapointed. Search/read all of the reviews on the aussie, you will be hard pressed to find anything negative about them, and if you do, its usually due to improper install and/or tolerances.
~James
~James
AJTorris
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- California
Well i just ordered myself an aussie locker for my d44 in the rear of my xj.... Looking on here doesnt seem hard at all... hell a lot easier than my dodge ram 1500 lol... I just rebuilt that one. This should take no time at all
Timmy2XJS
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- cherry point NC
i run a loc rite in the front of my XJ and i dont know its there most days. its pretty much the same as the aussie. in 2wd its like a open 30. in 4wd its locked.
its a great thing to have in the weekend warrior. my 88 might get one in its nose.......
postalxj
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- Christiana, TN
I just ordered my lock-right yesterday:woohoo: This write up is great and is very helpfull for my install of the lock-right!!!!
Thank you and Im going to order my new ring bolts today.
My jeep is a DD also.
Thank you and Im going to order my new ring bolts today.
My jeep is a DD also.
mbogosia
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- Nashville, TN
One issue that you guys might run into is removing the carrier. My old XJ had a Dana 44 and the carrier would not come out. We tried every prying method possible. We ended up wrapping a strap around the carrier and to a hi lift. We then placed the hi lift against the bumper and popped it out. Make sure you have something on the ground to catch the carrier.
CanMan
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- Lake Tapps, WA
Lock Right is a different locker, but the install is the same.
