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 Lunchbox lockers?
#928591
01/31/09 03:13 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 77
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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So, I've been doing some reading about "Lunchbox Lockers" (namely, the LockRight), and was wondering what people thought of them. They certainly have some appeal- cheap, simple, self-contained, easy install. However, my 85 RN66 is a daily driver, with not-too-big tires, and a small 1 1/2" lift. I'm not a balls-out off-roader, but I've definitely gotten myself into some situations where a locker would've saved my arse. Any thoughts?
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Re: Lunchbox lockers?
[Re: atoyot]
#928592
01/31/09 04:04 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,355
Body Damage is Cool
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I have one in the rear of my truck. While it's not my DD, most of my driving is on-road, unfortunately. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />
I do notice that the turning radius is worse when I have power to the wheels, making the lockright engage.
Other than that, no complaints from me.
Todd
1986 Pickup extracab longbed "Woody edition"
SAS - 33's, 5.29's, lockright rear.
02 IS300 SportCross - my "DD"
94 2wd v6 extracab
04 Outback Wagon- wife's/family car
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Re: Lunchbox lockers?
[Re: Elbow_Greese]
#928593
01/31/09 08:03 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 271
Mudrunner
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I have the Aussie locker in mine. My rig is a DD/weekend trail warrior. The only drawback, if you want to call it that, is that you need to alter your driving style in parking lots, or when going slowly around corners. You need to learn to coast around them vice gassing through slow corners, otherwise the locker locks up and instead of ratcheting around the corner you squeal 1 tire around the corner. But well worth it for the extra offroad prowess you gain. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
84 Ext. Cab Pickup.
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Re: Lunchbox lockers?
[Re: Buck]
#928594
02/01/09 03:24 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 970
Rock Warrior
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There's always the option of putting it in the front, too... w/ hubs unlocked, road handling is 100% unaffected.
Downside is, if you find the need for 4wd on the road, well, it means your front tires are locked... not iideal.
With 200+ Billion electrical parts, the world most complicated machine is inside your own skull.
Question Reality.
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'89 Rnr DLX "SR4.5", 32s w/ 5.29 locked f/r blah blah
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Re: Lunchbox lockers?
[Re: Buck]
#928595
02/02/09 08:58 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 63
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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With the Aussie lockers, you don't get any kind of freewheeling when you let off the gas, say going down a hill or something?
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Re: Lunchbox lockers?
[Re: Chip]
#928596
02/03/09 03:49 AM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 77
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Not sure- But I'm buying one anyway. From what I've read- people love them, despite the quirks, clicks and pops. It all sounds like fun to me, and I understand the dynamics of it all, and I'm willing to make the adjustment.
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Re: Lunchbox lockers?
[Re: RatLabGuy]
#928597
02/03/09 05:26 AM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 4,160
Toyota Moderator
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There's always the option of putting it in the front, too... w/ hubs unlocked, road handling is 100% unaffected.
Downside is, if you find the need for 4wd on the road, well, it means your front tires are locked... not iideal. That's what I did at first. Later I put an ARB in the rear too because it was my DD/commuter and I didn't want any handling quirks on the road. I wouldn't hesitate to run a lock-right again if I was on a budget. The traction increase of a locker or two offroad is amazing compared to open diffs or even limited slips!
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Re: Lunchbox lockers?
[Re: atoyot]
#928598
02/03/09 04:33 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 63
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I think I'll get one too then. It's a nearly perfect solution for me right now -- <$300 and it appears I don't have to re-do the gear shimming or anything. Further, it appears that I just save the old parts and if I want to go back just pop them back in.
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Re: Lunchbox lockers?
[Re: Chip]
#928599
02/05/09 06:44 PM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 970
Rock Warrior
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I think I'll get one too then. It's a nearly perfect solution for me right now -- <$300 and it appears I don't have to re-do the gear shimming or anything. Further, it appears that I just save the old parts and if I want to go back just pop them back in. yes, that is correct. Just save the spider gears. I'm sure I spent alot more time getting the 3rd member in/out of the truck than I did actually installing the LR in it.
With 200+ Billion electrical parts, the world most complicated machine is inside your own skull.
Question Reality.
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'89 Rnr DLX "SR4.5", 32s w/ 5.29 locked f/r blah blah
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