So it would work like this one?

http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27493&page=20

 

I've been following that thread.
If you're referring to the unpleasant behavior of Remy's Powertrax test unit--I honestly don't know--but I doubt it. What was described in that thread sounded like a problem with the locker--they're not supposed to behave like that. The basic principle behind the Powertrax and the Aussie Locker has been around and in use for years. The Aussie Locker design is simpler than the Powertrax, but it's basically the same concept.

My first hand experience with the Aussie Locker is limited to my Cruiser--which is a HEAVY, but full-time 4WD truck (open-but-lockable center diff). This may make it a poor comparison to the RWD XTerra, I don't know. That said, my Cruiser is my daily driver--I drive it in all conditions--rain, snow, etc. The Aussie Locker is 100% transparent except for the occasional clicking noise.

I recommend you guys do some web seaches for folks running Aussie Lockers in RWD trucks.

 

Guy had a rebuilt Aussie in front of me on Kane's Creek at Moab this year. Let's just say he ended the trail on the strap and had a long trailer ride home to Texas.

 

Did the Aussie break or was it another part of his drive train?

To be honest, I've never heard of an Aussie Locker outright failing.

 

bucksnort, I doubt it was the actual locker that failed; more likely a ring and pinion or axle due to improper setup.. Obviously I don't know for sure, but I'd be interested to hear the followup on what caused said wheeler on Kane Creek to break..

Anyways.. I know tons of guys who run Aussie lockers and are happy with them. mainly Toyota guys..

 

Agreed.
I really truly don't think the strength and durability will be a concern for you guys. On my 4x4 forum :iconbiggrin: the guys running Aussie Lockers (including me) are running them in 6,000 pound trucks with 35" tires. The locker itself is not the weak link.
I think the more real concern here is how civilized the locker is in terms of daily driving.

 

I sure wish arb would just step up to the plate already

 

Locker started to make noise a 1/3 of the way in. It was going crackety crack entering the canyon. It was a locker failure.

 

Having another option is better than nothing at all... My interests are peaked... but I bet if we could guarantee ARB 50 orders they would finally pull the trigger.

 

We need more companies like this to make lockers and/or limited slips like the current eaton in GM trucks
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Well, my X-driving friend can be counted as one pre-sell. Just need 49 more.

 

Not to be a downer, but I highly doubt 50 people will do this. Especially when no one even has one to test in our trucks.
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I tried to get thm to produce a locker 2 years ago. They showed interest and then brushed it off.

Good Luck.

http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15701&highlight=aussie

 

This is real offer guys.
I've been talking to Bill Cole from Aussie locker for a few months, and he's been working with his engineering team to get me an answer. He emailed me earlier this week:

Ryan,

Got feedback from Australia engineering. They can make a locker for the C200K open differential but it will require a special cross pin to be manufactured and included in the box.

Right now we are estimating a selling price of $ 299.99 (there are a number of variables that can change this but this is our best current estimate) for this model assuming a production run of 200 lockers at a time. Our goal would be to pre-sell at least 50 units before making a commitment for 200. Pre-sell means collecting funds.

If we give them the go ahead and fund the project we would probably see this model in our stock early March.

What do you think?

Regards

Bill


I think 50 is a lot of pre-orders too. But the offer is real and worth consideration. You guys want a locker--here it is.

 

I think 50 is a lot of pre-orders too. But the offer is real and worth consideration. You guys want a locker--here it is.

Start a thread in the group buy section (or discuss it with a moderator), cross it against our forum and the frontier/equator forum. ONLY get a list of people that are willing to put the cash up front. You can add my name to the list as well! Keep in constant contact with your guy at ARB and keep the thread up-to-date.