EZ Locker

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 6:35 pm

Any idea how good these are?

Conan · Post by **Conan** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 6:48 pm

never had ne experience with air lockers or the like .....

but put a detroit in the ass end of the surf and love it man, more shit you give it the harder it locks... thats with having no power too!! :lol:

no hassles on cornering etc vicious rumours bout them i recon

PS - good to see the prado back up and running!

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:08 pm

I want to see your truck running

... went into macetown the other day and didn't even bother with 4wd, think its a bit tame down there now....

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 7:55 am

Hi Bill,
the detroit EZ locker is essentially the same as a lockrite, or Lokka :!:

It's what I have fitted to both ends of mine.
Cheap as chips, relatively easy to fit, and lock your diffs :!:

Everyone has opinions on whats best blah, blah, blah..................but they are value for money :wink:

Mike @ http://www.4wd.net.nz does a good deal on EZ lockers for your Toyota

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 6:18 pm

Cool Thanks... dude wanted too much money for it anyway... Bids got upto $325, his reserve was $700... he finally did fixed priced off at $600 for a second hand ez-locker.... makes no sense!

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Sat Aug 27, 2005 10:40 pm

as you can see tooooooo dear :roll:

hiriklux · Post by **hiriklux** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 8:17 pm

been surfing net for lockers and came across brand new detroit ez locker for $325 nz plus shipping and they recon they can ship it for $55 on economy parcel what do you guys think????????? sounds a good deal to me

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:52 pm

Does indeed, where from?

cromcruiser · Post by **cromcruiser** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 7:03 pm

Hi all as the newest member of the E-Z Locker group just buy one , whats importent is getting it in $649 is ok for a new one . it keeps the mongrels working

hiriklux · Post by **hiriklux** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 7:58 pm

j.t.s parts and accesories in the states

superbogga · Post by **superbogga** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:45 pm

Hi good wpork there! I must be a bit crap on the web though as couldt find the site. Do you still have the link?

Cheers

Post by **mike** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:34 pm

yeah Id be keen for that link as well as the surf will need one soon. maybe a few of us can get togeather and order a couple and save some bucks??

Mike

SupraLux · Post by **SupraLux** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:52 am

Just a guess, but Rik- did you mean JT Outfitters?

http://jtoutfitters.com/category/traction.lockers

Maybe we should look at a group buy to cut down freight costs... I'd probably get one... They are cheaper than I can import Lokkas from OZ at dealer prices (and probably more reliable to get the order out of too...)

Steve

humvee · Post by **humvee** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:14 am

Does any one know any one who makes a similar designed/ priced locker for a series iii landy both front and rear

penetrator · Post by **penetrator** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:51 am

id probabally be interested in one too if there was a big group purchase

hiriklux · Post by **hiriklux** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 12:46 pm

ok guys sorry for the late reply ive been waiting for them to get back to me to confirm the shipping as it sounded to good to be true what they came back with is its approx $10 us per lb for shipping i was ordering 2 ez lockers and 2 5:29 ring and pinion gears which works out at approx $1550 nz which is still cheap the approx weight is 39 lbs so not as cheap as first thought but apparently they dont use the cheap mail as you cant track parcels im gonna email them and see if they can do any better on a bigger order so we all get a good deal
rik

MATT4U · Post by **MATT4U** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 1:21 pm

ask them to gift wrap it to

humvee · Post by **humvee** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 1:33 pm

dont forget a bigger order will get stung for gst as cutoms a smaller order mostlikely will not. A better Idea is to ask if we order x # can we get a discount on the item price and still ship them all seperatly so we can avoid having to pay GST. Also rember GST is calculated on the price of shipping as well

humvee · Post by **humvee** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 1:37 pm

actually you will prob get stung any way if order is over $400 NZ including shipping you will need to pay gst.

Calculation of Customs Charges

Where applicable, Customs duty is levied on the transaction value of the goods (the price actually paid for them). Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 12.5 percent is then calculated on the duty-inclusive value plus international freight and/or insurance charges. If there is no transaction (such as the goods being supplied free of charge, or a relationship between the supplier and importer which affects the transaction price), an alternative form of valuation may be used.

No revenue collection will be made if the total amount owing on the goods imported is less than $50. The revenue waiver does not apply to tobacco products.

For further information about valuation of goods or calculation of charges, please contact any Customs office.

superbogga · Post by **superbogga** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:28 pm

Only thing I would be nervious of is getting the right one for the Diff. I have a 3.0L 96 surf with IFS but the info available is confusing 7.5 vs 8inch diffs etc. I know it has a LSD in the rear but as to size in front and rear god only knows. Any help/comment appreciated on what they are or how to tell

Cheers Neil

penetrator · Post by **penetrator** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 8:01 pm

Hey im pretty sure you will find the front diff is 7.5inch and the rear is 8inch. On the vin plate under the hood there is a series of numbers - one for the type of transmission and another to tell you the type of diff etc. this one will have a code for the gear ratio and LSD in it aswell. Sorry cant explain it more clearly but one of the guys on here had a link to a web page that explains how to this - it is really quite idiot proof - i managhed to work it out ok :lol:

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:00 pm

hiriklux wrote:2 5:29 ring and pinion gears which works out at approx $1550 nz

Hey Riki, Hope you realise (and haven't ordered your 5.29 gears yet) that they won't fit in your third member housings :!:

be careful, check out all th info :shock:

BEFORE you purchase, could be costly otherwise :!:

5.29 gears will only fit in a 5.29 housing, which are getting harder to find, P.M me if you need some advise but don't purchase the ring and pinion till we chat next, or 0272260165
Tim

SupraLux · Post by **SupraLux** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:33 pm

superbogga, you almost certainly have a 7.5" 2-pinion front diff, and an 8" 4-pinion diff in the rear. Check the trans-axle code on the firewall then use the quick link on the offroadexpress homepage to the toyota diff info page to check the details.

regards

Steve

PS: shortcut to the page:
http://www.brian894x4.com/Gearratiosanddiffs.html

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:42 pm

SupraLux wrote:superbogga, you almost certainly have a 7.5" 2-pinion front diff, and an 8" 4-pinion diff in the rear. Check the trans-axle code on the firewall then use the quick link on the offroadexpress homepage to the toyota diff info page to check the details.

regards

Steve

PS: shortcut to the page:
http://www.brian894x4.com/Gearratiosanddiffs.html

Hi Steve
was out with Riki a couple of weeks ago, stuck my head under the bonnet, appears he has the standard early 90's dbl cab import, 2 pinion, beam axle front, 4.3's both end's

still hope he hasn't ordered those 5.29's

SupraLux · Post by **SupraLux** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:36 pm

Yeah, I was talking about the other guys truck... Riks is a beam axle... more likely 4.5 diffs tho... 4.3s were almost only found in 2.4TD surfs and 3.0TD Prados

I'm doing everything I can to have the MU running for that weekend out btw... as long as I can get the front driveshaft machined up in time I should be right...

Steve

superbogga · Post by **superbogga** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:05 pm

Thanks Guys thats really good I will check the recomended site re diff type out

Big thanks!!

Cheers

humvee · Post by **humvee** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:47 pm

Did any thing happen with this? Does anyone know where I can get a similar style diff lock for a series 3 Lwb landy?

SupraSurf · Post by **SupraSurf** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 7:45 am

hosehustler wrote:
hiriklux wrote:2 5:29 ring and pinion gears which works out at approx $1550 nz

Hey Riki, Hope you realise (and haven't ordered your 5.29 gears yet) that they won't fit in your third member housings
be careful, check out all th info BEFORE you purchase, could be costly otherwise
5.29 gears will only fit in a 5.29 housing, which are getting harder to find, P.M me if you need some advise but don't purchase the ring and pinion till we chat next, or 0272260165
Tim

Tim 5.29's will fit any housing.
You just need to order the correct ones. In the US they are called 4 cylinder and V6.

Our 5.29's are really old and won't fit into a standard hilux housing but the US versions are sweet.

If you are not sure then get some 4 cylinder ones and use an old hilux or hiace 4.3 housing and carrier. You'll need to check your housing because alot of the 90's surfs had the larger pinion and side bearings which are the V6 type.

The front is no problem as the IFS 7.5's are all the same.

humvee · Post by **humvee** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:29 pm

the best price I can find on DETROIT LOCKERS for a series 3 landy is $1000NZD each including shipping from http://www.locked-drive.com.au any one know any where that might have a better price. I wish I could get one for the price you guys talk about the hilux ones being that would make my day

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