Best rear locker for Hilux

brakes-shocks-lockers-etc
Post Reply
gqwilly
Winch master
Posts: 11
Joined: Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:58 am

Best rear locker for Hilux

Post by gqwilly »

Hi there all, got a late model hilux which is set up for mostly off road and hunting, but it does some long trips to get there.
Putting an air locker in the front, what is the best option for the rear?
Air locker, mechanical locker etc?
How bad is the chattering & stuff on road with a mechanical locker?
Thanks,
Hilux 003.JPG
User avatar
Sadam_Husain
Angry bird
Posts: 5164
Joined: Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: WELLINGTON

Re: Best rear locker for Hilux

Post by Sadam_Husain »

there isnt really any such thing as best most people usually talk in cheapest or best bang for buck, it just comes down to how much you want to spend really, there are pros and cons with both types of lockers
User avatar
badnuz
Hard Yaka
Posts: 2367
Joined: Sat Aug 11, 2007 12:00 pm
Location: Melbourne
Contact:

Re: Best rear locker for Hilux

Post by badnuz »

AIR LOCKER 8)
i used to Cruise, now i PATROL
User avatar
rokhound
Hard Yaka
Posts: 2558
Joined: Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Christchurch

Re: Best rear locker for Hilux

Post by rokhound »

Iron man have just started distributing a new electro-magnetic locker. Might be worth the question as well.
Ugly is a state of mind..... and the state of my truck!
pruggerdore
Hard Yaka
Posts: 610
Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:14 am
Location: hawkes bay

Re: Best rear locker for Hilux

Post by pruggerdore »

yea buy the new electro-magnetic locker learn all about it and report back to us :lol: :lol: I personaly wouldnt have an auto locker in a predominantly road vehicle. good LSD yes but not a auto locker. have a auto locker on my offroad only truck and its good. dont even have to think about it it just works. go for the new electro-magnet or the well tried and tested arb . in a truck that new wouldnt toyota have there own electric locker option. worth asking
User avatar
rangimotors
Hard Yaka
Posts: 1631
Joined: Thu May 10, 2007 12:00 pm
Location: chch

Re: Best rear locker for Hilux

Post by rangimotors »

why not go auto in the front and air in the rear? On road you'll be in 2wd so front won't matter and you can turn rear off..
Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level then beat you with experiance!
User avatar
UBZ
Hard Yaka
Posts: 1647
Joined: Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Twizel

Re: Best rear locker for Hilux

Post by UBZ »

the old auto locker in the front debate :roll:

personally I won't fit a auto locker to the front as it destorys your steering ability in 4wd under power.

I run a Detroit style full carrier auto locker in the rear of my Hilux . you don't no it's there on the open road, just has the normal auto (un)locker quikrs around tight roadabouts and in car parks. but nothing you can't learn to live with.
LR110 ..... LJ50 project :roll:
Chris.
User avatar
rangimotors
Hard Yaka
Posts: 1631
Joined: Thu May 10, 2007 12:00 pm
Location: chch

Re: Best rear locker for Hilux

Post by rangimotors »

UBZ wrote:the old auto locker in the front debate :roll:

personally I won't fit a auto locker to the front as it destorys your steering ability in 4wd under power.

I run a Detroit style full carrier auto locker in the rear of my Hilux . you don't no it's there on the open road, just has the normal auto (un)locker quikrs around tight roadabouts and in car parks. but nothing you can't learn to live with.

ha ha i thought that might get a bite or two :mrgreen:
Ideally selectable lockers front and rear would be great but pretty expensive. I guess if your going an auto locker in either front or rear it depends if you value road manners/tyre wear or off road steering/handling more. Everyones a bit different.
Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level then beat you with experiance!
gqwilly
Winch master
Posts: 11
Joined: Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:58 am

Re: Best rear locker for Hilux

Post by gqwilly »

Ok new question, going for arb air locker front & rear, any one around doing higher ratio diffs for late model hilux?
User avatar
lexlux
Hard Yaka
Posts: 184
Joined: Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:00 pm
Location: west auckland

Re: Best rear locker for Hilux

Post by lexlux »

http://www.inchwormgear.com/store/index.php?cPath=25_60
go direct ,some where like this .
cheers .
Post Reply

Return to “Drivetrain / Suspension”