TORQ Locker Subaru VA2 & Wilderness Detailed Install Video

[@Selassie231]

Great video, humbled me into knowing that it's an upgrade I don't have the means to do myself before I tried lol 😅

[@AmirSharon]

I have your locker in my Forester Sport its great off road and good om road. just a comment you may have to use the Subaru tool to open the axiales. Thanks a lot for this video.

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

Thanks for sharing! Here is our install video showing how to open up a 1 Bolt Subaru differential without the Subaru tool. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYesoXZ4e96AmrM

[@anonymous..-]

I agree. No matter how much tapping I did, it wouldn’t budge.

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

Like the product do you hear the clicking when daily tarmac driving?

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

Any audible clicking varies by vehicle. Our Wilderness is nearly silent. TORQ Lockers in Subaru's are generally very quiet.

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

@@TorqMastersIndustries done. 👍👍

[@fredastaire6156]

I have a 2012 Forester; my instructions did not say to use the red thread locker; did I screw this up somehow?

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

In the video we show best practices, it's ok if you didn't use thread locker, as long as your torqued the ring gear bolts properly.

[@dustinarnold5895]

What oil brand and weight do you use in your Outback wilderness? I have some Valvoline 75W90, but would definitely switch if it meant using something more quality or helping with the locker noise reduction.

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

For Subarus specifically we use OEM recommended oil weight. We've tried thicker gear oil and the locker didn't like it much. For Jeeps and trucks we recommend 85W-140 conventional.

[@dustinarnold5895]

@@TorqMastersIndustries Perfect. I will be installing tonight. Thanks for the instructional video.

[@mckansascity]

I got the locker installed, but can’t get the axles to snap into place. Was I supposed to remove the circlips out of the locker first? Remove axle circlips? I didn’t see that in the video? Any tips to get the axles to seat in all the way (snap in)?

[@mckansascity]

Nevermind I got it with some persuasion.

[@cameronwingate7477]

I’m assuming this may affect your stability control system or antilock brakes or traction control especially if the vehicle is equipped with brake actuated limited slip I could be totally wrong just figured I’d ask the question

[@tractiontogoanywhere660]

No, the locker does not affect any of these systems. There is never a rear slipping wheel, so none of these systems engage regarding the rear driveline.

[@imnotacrook5298]

@@tractiontogoanywhere660 - thanks for the reply, this was my question as well.

[@calfolkionized]

Great video! Wondering do you guys do installs?

[@corajokinen253]

@calfolkionized we do not do installs at our shop, but any 4x4 shop should be able to install our style of locker.

[@HBSSTC]

Whats the torque spec on the ring gear 17mm bolts

[@anonymous..-]

Needs to be angle torqued.

[@jordan721001]

I was looking to add this to my 06 WRX. Instead of a LSD. I understand it's noisy, but not really worried about that. My biggest concern is street driveability. This car is a daily

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

Most of the 06 WRX's have a viscous limited slip rear differential - our lockers won't work with that case. You would need to swap in a used 5 Bolt style R-160 with matching gear ratio to run our locker. Our lockers are designed for on and off road use, most of our customers install in daily drivers.

[@ckli5768]

have you guys experianced any issues with these style lockers on an AWD system? I have a toyota I use for offroad, its not a daily, but does drive long distances to the trails. the center diff is an LSD style. this won't negatively effect any of that?

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

@ckli5768 we don't recommend our style of locker with TOYOTA AWD systems. It's fine with Subaru's however.

[@ckli5768]

@@TorqMastersIndustries Thank you for letting me know, out of curiosity, how come these don't work well with Toyota AWD systems?

[@sstbrg1]

Hi, I tried installing it into a R160 from Subaru B3 to replace my R150 on my forester SH (2012). I also replaced the axels of course. Weirdly, one side ratchets freely when I turn left, but when I turn right it locks up! Same behavior in reverse... When I turn right but go in reverse, it ratchets, and when I turn left and go in reverse, it locks up! Any ideas?

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

Hi @sstbrg1 please contact us via email for tech support. [e-mail]

[@sstbrg1]

I did, but your support needs detailed videos which, to make, will cost me money to reinstall the diff. I tried 3 different diffs so that's not it.

[@DouglasPattison-t4n]

9:25 I used this method And broke so many teeth. Switch to the tool and that didn't work well either. Any time here?

[@sayedengine]

You need to use heat gun first then use hammer, for any things stuck in the car use heat gun to expand metals

[@mnbvlkjhgpoiuyt]

Anyone knows the ballpark of how much this would cost to install in a shop in US?

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

@mnbvlkjhgpoiuyt install time is about 3 hours. Check your local 4x4 shop hourly shop rate.

[@shawnheyland4931]

Tips for removing a stuck sundial? 8:21

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

Yes, you can buy our sundial tool to help remove it. torqmasters.com/product/sundial-tool-for-subaru-va2-type-differentials/

[@georgeegee7747]

how much would it cost me if i have it install by someone else ?

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

Depending on the condition of the vehicle and any corrosion, install on a Subaru should take about 2 to 3 hours. Any 4x4 shop should be able to install the locker.

[@AllenMaestas]

What's the average cost to have someone do this for you?

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

The average time is 2.5 to 3 hours for install - so times that by your local shop rate

[@powerofyourbrains]

Nice 🤘🤘

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

Thanks Guys!

[@gguy1338]

Where are you located sir.

[@TorqMastersIndustries]

Western NY

[@MaxwellTaylor-q5i]

"..so there's no stress on the brake line" *hangs it on the brake line*