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    Help fitting diff locks in Adelaide

    Hey there,

    I was wondering if one of the Adelaide guys would assist me (read install and name your drink ) a rear locker and compressor in my 90 series. I would love to take advantage of the ARB promo. I think the promo finishes in Feb so there's no hurry, but i just thought i would ask the question :happy face with fluttering eyelids:

    Cheers
    John
    Our 6 year old and 3 year old try their hardest to make sure there is no time or money for the other baby
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    I would be hesitant to install it at home. If you have the gear to reset the crown wheel back lash and carrier bearing preload, are confident to installed the rubber o-ring on the diff centre without wrecking it, route the copper tubing and tap the brass fitting to the diff housing then go for it.

    I don't know where you would stand in the event of a warranty claim if it is a backyard install. And the most common failure in Air lockers, the o-ring, is most commonly due to a dodgy install.
    [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]

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    • #3
      Cheers Declan i'll take that on board
      Our 6 year old and 3 year old try their hardest to make sure there is no time or money for the other baby

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      • #4
        I'll give you a hand John with the Compressor install but thats about my limit.

        I actually did my compressor install and then took the 120 back to ARB for the locker install - save about $180 to do the compressor install and was a bit of fun though I no doubt took many more hours that the pro's do...
        Cheers
        Micheal.

        2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
        2015 GXL 1GD Auto. And it begins again...

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        • #5
          Why not a Lokka? Much more DIY friendly, cheaper, stronger and more reliable ( in my opinion ), more user friendly etc. Love mine! Best $490 I ever spent.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Torrie 72 View Post
              Why not a Lokka? ... stronger ....
              That remains to be seen.
              [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]

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              • #8
                If anyone is interested, I will have my 4wd systems lokka up for sale soon (for a LSD 120 diff)... Today (and Monday) my rig is booked in to have an air locker installed. The lokka is great as others have mentioned, but I like to have the centre open when I'm not on the tracks - just a personal preference.
                [b]Silver 2008 D4D Auto GXL[/b]
                [url=http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=6032]My build up[/url]

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                • #9
                  Cheers guys for all your replies

                  I got confirmation from ARB today that the deal ends on the 23rd, so need to make a decision. Another $1200 bill Christmas week...

                  Ben, yes there are other options but after having twin lockers in the old 60 series i am a fan.
                  Like Declan said, everything involved in fitting the locker, it really needs the proper installer.
                  Thanks for the offer Micheal and i will chat with you at later date.

                  Cheers
                  John
                  Our 6 year old and 3 year old try their hardest to make sure there is no time or money for the other baby

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                  • #10
                    (wrong state, but here's my opinion...)
                    I've removed diffs to save labour costs, but I will always have the internals done by a specialist.
                    glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by glen_ep View Post
                      (wrong state, but here's my opinion...)
                      I've removed diffs to save labour costs, but I will always have the internals done by a specialist.
                      Spot on. Do the labour yourself, leave the technical stuff to those who have studied it.
                      2009 120 V6 Auto. 265/70/17 Goodyear Silent Armours. Bilsteins and Kings Springs.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by tassie tiger View Post
                        Spot on. Do the labour yourself, leave the technical stuff to those who have studied it.
                        Yep that seems to be the general consensus and i will leave fitting the locker to those you do it all the time

                        Cheers
                        John
                        Our 6 year old and 3 year old try their hardest to make sure there is no time or money for the other baby

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