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Jerry wrote:if you can't find one with dual batteries then just keep an eye out for one that has the 2nd tray ...the bolt holes are already there.....depends on your requirements......can setup a dual charging system and use the 2nd batt to run a winch, fridge etc

Rbnutz wrote:Thanks for all of your replys

Loving your pic IcedJohnno, that's going to be me!
Thats 4 heavyduty Icebreaker chains spinning through both lockers, 4k in 3rd low. Sometimes I am pushing snow up my bonnet or dragging a trailer too. Pays to be bloody careful though as lower down where it's much steeper, the drop off is over 1000 ft
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I had a test drive of a auto a few weeks ago, i thought the 4low wasn't low enough then and your comments confirm this. Would prefer the manual just because i like them and i feel you have more control over the vehicle. 2k for the flywheel conversion is a fair whack to add to the purchase price so i best take this in to consideration.
Possibly do it for less than that but the previous owner, an asian who did not know it was stuffed until the next warrant paid that to get it done


There is a manual i know of, its got over 200k on the clock so in keeping with the 80k limit of a dual mass it should have had to be done already. Is there anyway of telling if has been replaced with a solid one without taking the box off to have a look? as the current owner doesn't know.
Find one that definitely has a two piece flywheel, drive it, then go and drive your one. You will feel the difference, slightly harsher at lugging revs.

Would love one with a locker, haha but like you say, they are like hens teeth. I did see a swb manual with a locker go for 7k last week. Was tidy too but I need the space of the lwb unfortunately.

How hard is the auto mod?? Im not a mechanic but have spent a bit of time under cars (tits or wheels)
Yeah they're both trouble! Try 15 vehicles!

Two battery option? what is the main benefit of two? Is this a mod that's easily done? i assume they are in parallel and still 12v? The auto i looked at had two but haven't seen any since.
Definitely still a 12v system,. Bill (WJW) will tell you more as no doubt others can too. I think the factory setup uses both batteries together, just extra capacity. I may be wrong though. Where there is smoke, there is wires, I say

Tanks again, pretty sure i'll go for the manual even if it drinks a bit more on the open road.

Rbnutz wrote:

IcedJohnno wrote:

Rbnutz wrote:Thanks for all of your replys


Thats 4 heavyduty Icebreaker chains spinning through both lockers, 4k in 3rd low. Sometimes I am pushing snow up my bonnet or dragging a trailer too. Pays to be bloody careful though as lower down where it's much steeper, the drop off is over 1000 ft

Is that 2 factory lockers? electric? Maybe that wont be me, one locker is looking unlikely, 2 ha. But it sure looks like fun

Factory electric rear and a Lock-Right 4 pin (normally rear) in the front, that I fitted for just this kind of driving. Does not alter the lock at all, whatever others say.

Possibly do it for less than that but the previous owner, an asian who did not know it was stuffed until the next warrant paid that to get it done

I heard its about $1200 for the flywheel and cluch setup from a local guy here in chch. So with labour on that it would be about right.

Find one that definitely has a two piece flywheel, drive it, then go and drive your one. You will feel the difference, slightly harsher at lugging revs.


Cool, will definitely do this. (looks around for manual with dual mass setup still)

Is there anyone that knows if the lwb ever came with the factory locker? Or have even seen one?