Nice video because you did it like in the real world, showing it as it would be in real life. Great clear explanation.
@CodyMacRae15 жыл бұрын
This channel gives me lots of motivation to work on my xj.. Can't wait for the snow to melt out of my carport so I can install my lift, 35 inch claws and then take it wheelin!
@GoatOffroad5 жыл бұрын
Watching this makes me want to do it now on my XJ! I also want a high pinion. But now I can use this video as a guide when I get lockers! Thank you! ❤️🐞
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
It's certainly a worth while upgrade
@headlesnorseman7014 жыл бұрын
Doing the axle swap JUST to a HP isn’t worth your time. If your going to get a spare one and get it geared up that’s a different story. The hp/lp ring gear is not the weak link of the d30 lol
@albetog045 жыл бұрын
Been happy with Aussie. Running 35s on d30 so far so good! 👍
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
Well that encouraging news
@JamesMcNamara-j1g12 күн бұрын
Looking at doing this to my d30 front now because of this video. If it holds up I may upgrade to a selectable down the road. Trying to keep this build light, cheap, and reliable. Last rig was a v8, this may do fine with my 4.2 with basic future performance mods.
@pmd32112 жыл бұрын
You can put the locker in with carrier in the jeep, much easier.
@zoexj48725 жыл бұрын
Nice work, bro. I just did the same locker in my 30 last year for our trip to Moab. Love the locker in front since it's almost invisible in 2wd, and pulls the front up and over obstacles. I'm still rockin stock shafts but upgraded the axle joints to the stronger Spicer 760s. No problems whatsoever. Gotta get a locker for the rear 8.25 next. Happy wheelin.
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear the 30 is holding up. I cant wait to test this thing out
@dukainmanning72462 жыл бұрын
After 3 years, how is it holding up and how did it do in Moab?
@zoexj48722 жыл бұрын
@@dukainmanning7246 It's held up really well. I drive it about 3 times a week to work on the freeway and do 75 mph no problem. I get the ratcheting only on tight turns, but I can't even feel it in 2wd. Did awesome in Moab. I wanted to lock the front axle since it's easier to live with in 2wd every day. No issues at all. I like the front locker because it helps to pull the rig up and over obstacles while a rear locker would tend to push the rig into the obstacle.
@dukainmanning72462 жыл бұрын
@@zoexj4872 Very nice!!!!
@robbanks73933 жыл бұрын
This is for everyone with doubt. Been running an Aussie in my TJ Dana 30 for 10 years. The last 3 years with 37s and chromo shafts. No problems
@MuddyBeards4X43 жыл бұрын
I never had issues with mine as well
@JamesMcNamara-j1g12 күн бұрын
Chromies are a must in most stock axles with larger tires. IMO
@VictorVectorJKU4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I am looking at the Aussie torq locker for my D30 in my JKU since I sheered my spider gears over the weekend and they are just as expensive as the Aussie locker
@MuddyBeards4X44 жыл бұрын
It has worked great!
@ebalmes4 жыл бұрын
Been watching your videos for a while. Been following Mr. pickle since he started his KZbin career. When you said “son of a monkeys uncle” I immediately subscribed.
@MuddyBeards4X44 жыл бұрын
Lol
@taylorgriffin74685 жыл бұрын
I hear someone is a fan of the Hoodrulic Press Channall. Looking forward to the review vijao.
@johndecnodder77462 жыл бұрын
Deff makes it easier to put springs in before pin i just did mine
@GarageBuddys5 жыл бұрын
Hello Muddy, you have a new member from Italy 💪
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
👍
@ImDud3man5 жыл бұрын
Yay XJ Vid! Hoping to to the front locker on mine later this year. GLHF
@noahbartholomew9323 жыл бұрын
It's easier if you put the two sides together before you put them in with the springs already installed
@hillbillyxjstyle1615 жыл бұрын
can not wait to get to that point, thank you , hope it works good for you let us know what you think
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
Hell ya man. I cant wait to try it out and get an honest opinion.
@NCMTNBOY2 жыл бұрын
So I am curious how the Dana 30 held up 3 years later with an Aussie locker in the front. Nice video.
@MuddyBeards4X42 жыл бұрын
I am not running the same axle anymore, but as far as I know that setup is still working just great
@McCarlSpeed4 жыл бұрын
What's the name of the song as you were putting everything back together? Great video thanks!
@MrSrtman186 ай бұрын
Good thing kelly was there because damn man i cant trust that you did it right. Dropping pins dropping shims.
@TM-ti3md2 жыл бұрын
if the gap between the cam gears is to big or to small how do you adjust that? with shims?
@DrHavok15 жыл бұрын
Grease on the back side will help hold shims next time also
@TheBeardedJeeper5 жыл бұрын
I love my Aussie locker I have it in the rear of my JK
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
They have a great reputation. So far I'm impressed
@bennyhill36423 жыл бұрын
Great job!!!! Thank you!!!!
@TossinDirt2 жыл бұрын
Good video. Thanku
@aaronstewart71265 жыл бұрын
Spartan locker is a little easier to put in. I like that the Spartans springs are recessed and dont have a chance of coming out
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
Seems like the consensus is that spartan and aussie are the best lunch box lockers for sure
@DrHavok15 жыл бұрын
Whatever works works.....i myself would rather have lunch in the back and air in the front but to each their own
@lucasFritz-hm8ly Жыл бұрын
@DrHavok1 why... if anything you'd want selectable in the rear and lunch box in the front.. when not driven (2wd) the front locker is invisible..
@JamesMcNamara-j1g12 күн бұрын
@@lucasFritz-hm8lyThis is debatable. Front lockers definitely make steering an issue in soft and slippery stuff like sand gravel or ice. Ran a Detroit rear, and ox selectable front for a long time. Huge difference in steering push when locked up. In the front. Still gonna try this front and rear in my CJ7 because they are cheap.
@JamesMcNamara-j1g12 күн бұрын
@@DrHavok1perfect world selectable at both ends, and turning brakes in the rear.
@mmenendez93yj2 жыл бұрын
Was it not an issue for you to mark where the ring gear was on the carrier?
@Amarillobymorning7773 жыл бұрын
Those little springs will came out easy??
@AlexeyMagher4 жыл бұрын
Hi MUDDY! Great video, simple and to the point. Have a Q: Is the AUSSIE good only for off road, or it is same good for daily driving?
@MuddyBeards4X44 жыл бұрын
I have had great luck with it on and off road. As long as you stay on 2wd on the street or barely noticeable.
@billybumpus110 ай бұрын
You didn't paint the ring gear and check for the center placement and or check the backlash?? You'll be replacing that diff sooner than you think as it will wear and not operate properly.
@MuddyBeards4X410 ай бұрын
You aren't changing any of that. Pinnion isn't even removed. The shims are under the bearings. This is just simply removing the gear set installing locker and reinstall.
@JamesMcNamara-j1g12 күн бұрын
Gear mesh should be same, same. Definitely gotta run a pattern if you change case though.
@dylanreynolds48992 жыл бұрын
I am trying to install the aussie locker in my 8.25 rear axle and cant find my videos is this the sme process except not taking the carrier out
@brianpardee12815 жыл бұрын
Ive been debating going trutrac front and locker rear or vise versa, I have a hp30 and 8.25 planning on 35s with 456 soon. Cant wait to see how this one works for you
@KJsProjects5 жыл бұрын
I'm leaning towards the trutrac front/ Aussie rear for my ZJ as well. I daily mine and I'm concerned about road manners.
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
So far I have just driven it around town a little but I haven't noticed a thing with the aussie up front. Not even a sound
@DrHavok15 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 you haven't heard it doing is ratchet sound?
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
I drove it around the street for a bit and didn't notice a thing
@cycl0nnus4 жыл бұрын
excellent!!! im new subsciber!!! hows the locker holding? does it add needed grip and power?
@MuddyBeards4X44 жыл бұрын
It has held up great! Awesome added traction. Locks up and stays locked
@afriendlyjsful4 жыл бұрын
I've been looking at this locker for my ranger fx4 build and after watching your review video and this install video I think I've made up my mind about getting one. I see you dont have lock out hubs either so my concern is the road driveability. I live a good hour from trails or more in some cases so 80% of my driving is on road. How has it affected normal driving if at all? Thanks for the motivation to tackle something I've always worried about screwing up haha
@MuddyBeards4X44 жыл бұрын
In 2wd in daily conditions you wont notice it. It has held up great for me
@keithlea68045 жыл бұрын
Is that a high opinion Dana 30? Could you do a driving video I'm curious about how it is in town . I have a spartan locker in rear. Its noisy on the pavement city driving cant complain off road.
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
Yes HP 30. I plan on doing a review video after I get a few trips in. I did drive it yesterday around town a little and I couldn't notice a thing
@rogerrichardson43244 жыл бұрын
Great info buddy
@MuddyBeards4X44 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thecherokeechannel6885 жыл бұрын
Awesome video.
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
🤘
@gustavoadolfogallegosbravo94894 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Where I can buy pins ?
@evankimbel93063 жыл бұрын
Wait, you don’t have to worry about backlash or gear pattern when you take it off do you draw a line down the ring and carrier to make sure they both go on right?
@MuddyBeards4X43 жыл бұрын
Your not changing any of that. Just simply swap the spider gears with the locker. The pinnion depth and shims on the carrier bearings doesn't change
@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I just did the same setup in my Dana 30 and can’t wait to try it out.
@MuddyBeards4X43 жыл бұрын
Mine worked awesome. Took a beating and never had an issue
@briang627955 жыл бұрын
May be a stupid question but .145 of an inch?
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
Is there any other type of measurement? Lol but yes inches.
@ivanvujadinovic99054 жыл бұрын
Do you also run a locker in the back? I feel like the back would be more important to be locked...
@MuddyBeards4X44 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I run a Detroit in an 8.8 swapped rear axle.
@JamesMcNamara-j1g12 күн бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4Solid setup
@humbertorobles96383 жыл бұрын
So is your front differential always locked while in 2wd
@MuddyBeards4X43 жыл бұрын
No. Only if you are in 4 wheel drive
@jeepguylv805 жыл бұрын
hey, how has the locker been working, thinking on doing this myself and wondering how it's been holding up, also what gears are you running, I have 34's with 373 gears, I have a new carrier and was going 410 but have stock axles so I wanted to know how your set up is and how it holds up, thanks.
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
So far it has held up surprisingly well. I have 36's and 4.56 gears with stock shafts. I beat on it pretty good last trip and locker works great and so far no broken shafts
@jeepguylv805 жыл бұрын
awesome thanks for the input@@MuddyBeards4X4
@alexeimagher90833 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to drive Jeep on AUSSIEs on highways? Asking because I have D30 front and D44 rear. Was thinking to put Aussies, but insure whether I can drive my jeep daily on it.
@MuddyBeards4X43 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be concerned at all running them daily. In the front it doesn't engage unless in 4WD. And the rear may pop and ratchet a bit around corners, but straight line down the highway you should be fine
@alexeimagher90833 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 Thanks. Installing the front having the rear D44 should I replace mu LSD gear with the Aussie or it just fine to have original D44 at the rear and AUSSIE at the D30 front?
@r4yvalencia6717 ай бұрын
We're those 3.17 gears?
@MuddyBeards4X47 ай бұрын
Nope. 4.56
@edgiroux20373 жыл бұрын
Is it noisy with a noticeable clicking sound under normal driving when it's unlocked?
@MuddyBeards4X43 жыл бұрын
Nope not at all. I do not notice it in the front unless it's in 4wd. In the rear axle from what I have heard it will ratchet and pop a bit when going around corners.
@edgiroux20373 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 one more question. You running stock axels and gears on that? What are they?
@MuddyBeards4X43 жыл бұрын
4.56 gears. Stock dana 30 up front and an 8.8 swap in the rear
@humbertorobles96383 жыл бұрын
So Is your front axle always locked ?
@edgiroux20373 жыл бұрын
no, it's not. only locks when a certain amt of torque is sensed. it's automatic, and a pretty ingenious invention.
@realpremier2 жыл бұрын
How do you engage them? Are they like a welded diff?
@MuddyBeards4X42 жыл бұрын
It does it automatically. The springs help engage them. They will slip and ratchet a bit so not quite the same as welding the diff
@realpremier2 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 thanx man
@Slobberdog665 жыл бұрын
That hood support looks custom. Pine or oak?
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
Doug fir?
@Axle3475 жыл бұрын
Any updates on how this thing held up? Currently in the garage with my diff torn down lol
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
Has held up just fine thus far. Have a good 5 or 6 wheeling trips on it and has worked very well
@Axle3475 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 how is it on the road?
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
I dont drive mine much on the street but from what I have done it's not noticeable as long as your in 2wd.
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
My biggest complaint is turning radius. It does lock up a bit if your trying to make tight turns on the trail
@Axle3475 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 huh ok, good to know. I called the company and they recommended heavier gear oil, I wonder if that could be a factor
@jeepnut7793 жыл бұрын
How well does the Aussie locker work on drive pavement
@MuddyBeards4X43 жыл бұрын
In the front as long as your in 2 wheel drive you won't notice anything. In 4wd on the pavement it ratches and pops as you go around corners.
@jeepnut7793 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 cool thank you for letting me know I just ordered up lockers front and rear
@__Chronic_Chris3 жыл бұрын
Can you drive it as a daily w these types of lockers?
@MuddyBeards4X43 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. In the rear it might be less the desirable, but in the front axle you will not notice it unless it's in 4wd
@__Chronic_Chris3 жыл бұрын
Oh okay cool, i was thinking of putting one on my front axle, thanks!
@Bananabeachflorida5 жыл бұрын
💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
🤟🏻👊🏻👊🏻🤟🏻
@ky06112 жыл бұрын
Does this locker work with any size gear ratio?
@JamesMcNamara-j1g12 күн бұрын
Yeah, it’s just altering how the differential internals work. You probably don’t even need to remove the ring gear in a lot of applications
@MophinLew5 жыл бұрын
youve got some pretty eye lashes there boooooiiiiii
@phillipmoore72835 жыл бұрын
thats weird dude
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
You hitting on me.. lol
@ohsee13465 жыл бұрын
Ever have any problems with 36s on a dana 30?
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
Not yet. Only been on one wheelin trip since putting in the locker, but been out at least 10 times with the 36's
@JamesMcNamara-j1g12 күн бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4Good to know! I’m on 33’s and nervous about it. Now I’m thinking chromie shafts, lunch box and see how it goes. If I don’t break it, I may go selectable, had fun with my cable operated front ox in my square Boddy Chevy. 😊
@zachorytoth60912 жыл бұрын
1/2in 12 point not 13mm lol for ppl watching now. ( i know this is an older video)
@electronicsworkbench4 жыл бұрын
No. No you don't have to remove the carrier. It makes it easier but not required. Have a look at this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6bPp6udgdSAfsk
@bskjonnemand4 жыл бұрын
How much did this locker cost you?
@MuddyBeards4X44 жыл бұрын
About 250
@alisutherland11034 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 That seems awfully cheap. Is there a reason why you chose this style and brand specifically?
@MuddyBeards4X44 жыл бұрын
Becuase it is cheap..... lunch box lockers are non selectable and pretty basic design. They are affordable becuase of that. However,lots of people use them and I have had no issues with mine. Aussie is actually one of the most expensive lunch box style lockers but have a good reputation.
@alisutherland11034 жыл бұрын
@@MuddyBeards4X4 Much obliged! I really appreciate the reply. Once I can start working on my Cherokee again, I will go with this one. I am so pumped. Muddy Beards for life lol
@ninja636395 жыл бұрын
What steering are you using the Tie rod and drag link look huge
@MuddyBeards4X45 жыл бұрын
It's a wj knuckle swap. I used the stock wj tie rod ends and used some 120 wall tube. I actually want to rebuild it with some hiems and dom