Aussie Lockers Insalled

[VX1032]

Well, I finally got my 4.77's and Aussie Lockers installed. Drove it home from the dealer yesterday, and wow, what a difference. Have to really change the driving style and be careful when going around corners. I can imagine that it will be really helpful offroad, but if I drove this onroad more I would probably not want the rear locker to be an auto locker. Considering I have only driving 1500 miles in the last year, it shouldn'e be much of an issue.

On another note. I did not notice as much of an acceleration increase with the new gears as I was expecting. The VX is now more capable then I will probably ever push it.

[Ldub]

More details please...

Sound (clicking noise) loud ?

Rear end wants to break loose in low traction situations ?

My inquiring mind wanna know more...

[VX1032]

yeah, clicking is loud, though someone suggested using a heavier weight oil to help a little, but there is a audible click when turning more then half a rotation on the steering wheel.

I haven't had it in low traction situations yet, but while turning on dry pavement with the front hubs unlocked it would go straight if you accelerated. I would think with a wet surface it would really want to break free with the MT tires on it due to the lack of gripping edges.

Remeber, I only have 30 miles on it so far. First impressions. We are going offroad on the 8th and that is an hour away, so I should get some good feedback then.

[Ldub]

Thank You...I'm looking forward to more info after your trip.

Have Fun!..

[VXorado]

Thank You...I'm looking forward to more info after your trip.

Have Fun!..

Yes, please keep the forum updated. I'm also interested if you notice a big difference off road... gotta make future plans of spending money on the VX

[VX1032]

Okay, so here goes.

Saturday, 100 miles of diriving, engine running for 10 hours, and 11 mpg. Not too bad I thought, but it was a half tank almost.

We had three VX's running, a good comparison of modification levels.

PittVX was running stock everything except aggressive 265 AT tires.
JollyRogerVX was running a 2 inch lift, 265 MT tires and rock sliders.
I was running, 3 inch lift, 285 MT tires, rock sliders and lower gears and 2 lockers.

I was obviously the most capable of the three, and I do think it showed. I could do a number of obstacles in a lot less time and a harder line than the others. The ride was great because they setup the day so everyone could do everything, with just a couple side obstacles with easier bypasses. You could easily tell the advantage of having the front locker. In a number of spots I was easily able to pull myself up and over the ledges or rocks with a lot less gas and a lot more control then they were with their open front diffs. Took a little getting used to though because there are a couple pics in a couple spots of my driving around on three wheels, but still with plenty of traction. They said one was 18 inches of the ground at one point. HEHE heavy footed.

I have to say overall the lockers were a great investment for increasing the abilities of the VX offroad. It gave me a lot more control over traction so I could use a lot less gas and a lot more finesse, not to say I still didn't need to get the foot in it to get up over the ledges, I could just restart next to the rocks, rather then haveing to roll back a couple inches to get a run at it. Though, once I did have the wheels locked to the right to get out of some ruts and when I hit the gas I went straight as the locker locked and I could not turn. I just revered it and away I went. Just gotta be careful.

[VX1032]

pics will be in the Pittsburgh Dirt Days II thread after the wife finds space to download the 4 gigs of pictures.

[VXorado]

Sounds like I will be doing this mod eventually. First i'm planning on dropping the front diff, don't want to put too much stress on those CVs.

Can't wait to see the pics!