Re: Lunch box lockers break?
Generally the Aussie is very reliable. I have had one in the rear for about 18 months. I have used it hard twice in the granite of the Sierras on some famous trails including the Fordyce trail. The only complaint I had was coming back from the last trip to Fordyce it was disengaging on the highway and reengaging causing the rear to shift. I took it apart when I got back and couldn't find anything wrong with it. I though I had beveled the teeth, but couldn't find it. I turned the halves around and reinstalled and had no trouble since. I since installed an Aussie front, but haven't tried it out yet. And yes they will give you some problems on snow and ice.
Re: Lunch box lockers break?
Now that I think about it, I saved my old spider gears in the event I started driving over the pass. I would take the Aussies out for the winter driving and put them back in for summer wheeling.
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Oh yeah, that's an idea. I could always pull it out of the rear if I find winter driving too odd. Good thought!
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Yea, I believe it. It was his "recommendation". That or possibly an "Eaton". Thanks for your info.
Re: Lunch box lockers break?
I had a Spartan locker in the front of my TJ and wheeled it extensively. It is a two edged sword. Better traction but you lose some of the steering agility. There are situations where the front would want to "crab" but overall for the money I feel that they cannot be beat. I would recommend one as a "Bang for the Buck" addition to your rig.