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I washed mine and Im still waiting for my lift to show up!

I put my new WHEELS and tires on with the jack :)

And replaced driver side axle shaft and changed all diff fluids.
 
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#18,805 ·
Forgot that I left her outside last night, so I brushed her off and went and got new windshield wipers. (Bosch icon)

Hopefully it will all fall off in the garage.

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Haven't had time to take mine out today, work then having to snow blow mine and the elderly peoples sidewalks and driveways.:tea:
 
#18,809 ·
finished quarter panel armor template. they will also have a slider bar that runs along the top just under the window to keep trees off the glass when I lean into one.....
 

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#18,810 ·
Spent today removing the sheared bolt out of the drop link and then refitting.There is still a little play in the links so I will have to replace the bolts.As the back wheels were off decided to also change the brake pads. When the car was on the ramp had a good look round and found a few other jobs that need doing.It can be a never ending job owning and running a Jeep but I would not swop for any other vehicle. A question though, under the WG Jeep at the rear wheels close to the diesel tank there is something that looks like a cooler. Any ideas what this is ??
 
#18,814 ·
Removed my Aussie Locker :( I've got mixed emotions :eek: because on the one had it made a huge difference off road but I just could'nt deal with the clicking on turns and parking manuevers anymore. I guess if I ever really want or need to install again I've got some practice now so it wouldn't really take long to swap them in again but I think I'll just save up for a limited slip in the future.
 
#18,816 ·
ordered some parts - frt & back pinion seals, transmission filter kit, rear brake parts. 3" lift on the way in 2 weeks.
 
#18,817 ·
marcall said:
Removed my Aussie Locker :( I've got mixed emotions :eek: because on the one had it made a huge difference off road but I just could'nt deal with the clicking on turns and parking manuevers anymore. I guess if I ever really want or need to install again I've got some practice now so it wouldn't really take long to swap them in again but I think I'll just save up for a limited slip in the future.
Just how loud are they exactly? Ive been wanting to get an aussie, but this is the one thing that may be stopping me from buying it lol i wish i knew someone that had one installed nearby so i could see for myself.
 
#18,819 ·
Just how loud are they exactly? Ive been wanting to get an aussie, but this is the one thing that may be stopping me from buying it lol i wish i knew someone that had one installed nearby so i could see for myself.
There's a couple videos on youtube , search for Aussie locker Test" or a similar term . There is a test you do where you spin the tires upon installation to check everything works. Anyway you can hear the clicking in that video and Imo it is very similar to the actual noise. In general around coastin turns when you're already moving it's totally reasonable and only clicks once or twice, but if you're turning from a dead stop at a 90 degree turn or more it's quite loud, U-turns are fun :eek:

I had it exactly 6 month's. I would actually consider putting it in again sometime down the road (although I really think I'd just save for a Limited slip) because once you've installed one and removed one it's very easy, takes about 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Performance wise they are incredible and you feel unstoppable.

The reason I took it out is like I say ...the noise. It's also because I only go offroad as a solo vehichle and many times it's by myself so I thought long and hard and decided it could potentially get me stuck very far offroad due to the increased capabilities. I'm getting older and a long walk (I've been stranded before overnight) is nothing I want to encounter. My wheeling is camping, backcountry exploring , etc. and I figure I'll go where I can go since evrything has a limit. I'm quick disconnected in front and I figure with mud tires I'll be able to go 90 percent of the places I could locked ( I went a few places with the Aussie where I really had no business going alone). FWIW in s. AZ my four wheeling season is Fall and winter so I took it out on average once evry other weekend...quite a bit in 6 month's. In fact I even took it to Death Valley from Tucson , so it's seamless enough to do long trips. It's just around town day to day where it can get on your nerves. Being a realist I figured I spend more time daily driving than off roading and I think I off road more than most.

TL/DR....It's an incredible performance addition, pretty much doubles your capabilities but the noise will probably evetually get to you.
 
#18,820 ·
Put a worm gear clamp on the inlet line from my power steering box to my gearbox. No more leak.
 
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