Aussie Locker 8.25" 29-spline Install Its here (almost)

Ryan_25 · 07-31-2008, 02:22 PM

I just wanted everyone to know that the test for the Aussie did not go well. There is a spline engagement problem that has to be resolved. Check out the install here http://bluedogjeep.wordpress.com/

fast64 · 07-31-2008, 03:22 PM

So, you think they'd send one to me if I had some aftermarket shafts to go with it?

Ryan_25 · 07-31-2008, 04:57 PM

I talked to the Aussie guys last night. They think it may only be 6-8 weeks before we can try it again. They are coming you will have a locked rear by winter.

asp87 · 07-31-2008, 05:12 PM

better that the couplers have holes that are too small than too large. otherwise the entire batch would need to be completely scrapped.

XJLI · 07-31-2008, 05:24 PM

I still dont believe it.

Ryan_25 · 07-31-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by XJLI

I still dont believe it.

There is photographic evidence now.

XJLI · 07-31-2008, 06:29 PM

Its photoshopped.

Ryan_25 · 07-31-2008, 08:05 PM

Ha Ha Ha Ha

srmitchell · 07-31-2008, 08:53 PM

Wow.

How am I not surprised.

Great job aussie.

sundevilkid · 07-31-2008, 09:02 PM

Looks like a dull lock-rite to me. Why go with Aussie when you can get the PowerTrax No Slip one? It's a better design from the looks of it.

**ChewyXJ** · 07-31-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sundevilkid

Looks like a dull lock-rite to me. Why go with Aussie when you can get the PowerTrax No Slip one? It's a better design from the looks of it.

I'm guessing that people are attracted to Aussies relatively low prices?

FrankZ · 08-01-2008, 12:23 AM

Powertrax beats Aussie hands down.

asp87 · 08-01-2008, 11:24 AM

i have a no-slip and it's super smooth and never unloads harshly except for when i drive really lazily (it's a 5spd). my only hesitation with buying the aussie would be harsh unloads. the no-slip is about 100 bucks more though... if wheelability is priority over price, i'd probably buy the aussie.

sundevilkid · 08-01-2008, 12:12 PM

Oh wow, I didn't realize it was so much less. Well, that'd be cool to have then, maybe the competition will cause powertrax's price to drop a little. I love mine, but there really isn't much in the way of lunchbox lockers out there for the 29 8.25.

Of course, I also bought mine before they hiked the price. I think I got it brand new for around $350, which was about $75 more than I paid for the lockright.

Ryan_25 · 08-01-2008, 12:24 PM

Looks like when they are released they will be $299.

And you are right there are not many options for the 8.25" 29-spline axle.