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Originally posted by cnfusedstu
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Also interested to hear about how your lockers go. In terms of install and what you think of them.[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="2"]09 D4D Prado - Toyota issue White
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Several people on here have asked the suppliers this question and they always come back and say you can't fit an auto-locker to a manual Prado. I can't say they have ever given a good explanation but they are quite certain.Originally posted by PLAYDOH View PostComment
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Interesting...??Originally posted by Trekrider View Post
Example, I've thought about how they would go in the Prado, I don't want to fit one, would rather save for some Eaton E-lockers. But I did notice in magazines and online that for the rear there is one available for "most". Does this have to do with different gear ratio's I didn't think it mattered?
http://www.4wdsystems.com.au/index.php?id=70
But, then on their customer feedback page there are Toyota Prado customers who have given feedback.. If it's real or not who knows.
http://www.4wdsystems.com.au/index.php?id=123[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="2"]09 D4D Prado - Toyota issue White
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I'm really happy with mine - works well and lets me get up stuff where others failOriginally posted by PLAYDOH View Post
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I am running a Lock Right locker(similar principle, mechanical auto-locker, but from the US) in the rear of my 2007 D4D manual and I am quite happy with it.Originally posted by Trekrider View Post
So obviously you can fit it to a manual and it is not falling apart ;-)
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I suspect they aren't recommended for manuals because they (the lokkas) might not stand up well to shock load. Either that or the combined effect of sudden power from the manual transmission and the diff locking might place damaging shock load on the crown wheel and pinion gears, the Achilles heel of most Toyota 4wds.Originally posted by PLAYDOH View Post[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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Yes, there would be nothing stopping you from fitting one to a manual if you really wanted as the diff centres are the same between manual and auto models.Originally posted by groeschel View Post
Its not falling apart for Michael... yet. 4wdsystems are in it to make money so there is obviously a good reason that they don't want people to use their lokkas in vehicles with a manual transmission.[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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And they do offer a '3 Year Unconditional Warranty' so, as you say, they must have a reason.Originally posted by williade View PostComment
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I don't think that is the reason, if they are selling them for other Land-cruisers, Patrol's, and a large majority of other large 4WD's for both the front and rear diffs.Originally posted by williade View Post[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="2"]09 D4D Prado - Toyota issue White
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With significantly larger diff centres and for all I know, they may not want you use them in Manual Patrols or Cruisers either.Originally posted by PLAYDOH View Post[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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Originally posted by 4wd Supplies View Post
hi there,
do you have some more experience with this air-lockers you imported?
Any other takers/references, long term experience, limitations?
Any info appreciated.
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MichaelComment
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Booked in for dual locker install later this month :-) :-) :-)2000 Prado 95 Series 3.4 v6 GXL, OME Nitro Charger Sport, 2" lift, ARB Deluxe Bar, Warn WD9000, Safari Snorkel, GME TX4500, ARB Air Lockers, Hayman Reece Towbar, Ruffnuts seat covers, Sandgrabba matsComment
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