markresc

Hi All...
Looking for input from anyone who has run the Aussie locker in the rear axle on their JK. I use my '08 JKU as a DD in addition to wheeling on weekends. I live in an area that can get a decent amount of snow in the winter...
I'm aware there will be clicking on the turns and that really doesn't bother me.
How well did they work on and off road? Any control or traction issues on road? Any axle shaft issues? Reliability?
Thanks for any info you can provide on this...
(and as much as I'd like to, a good air or electric locker is out of my $$$ range...)
Thanks
Mark

Jonathan_JK

Most guys on a budget will tell you that a Aussie in the rear is the way to go. Then they all say selectable locker in the front so you can turn that beast off so you can steer on the trails. The aussie is the rear is going to subjective to everyone and their tolerance to quirks while on the road driving. Unfortunately its a Jeep if you go budget on anything its more likely to fail and your going to have to buy again. I'm quickly learning that buying anything on a Jeep Cheap is not the way to go.

Chuck-The-Ripper

I run them F/R on mine with a 6 speed. The rear is absolutely shit on road and creates tons of slack that slaps the drivetrain terribly. The front you can't notice. The rear made the biggest impact on the turning radius. Offroad, they're sick. If you can swing it definitely try to go selectable in the rear, Aussie is perfect for the front. The drivability issues such as snow and ice and nothing. People bs about that. The only thing is If you WANT to, you're able to get some sick power slides/donuts in, but it's very controllable- actually more-so than an open diff IMO.

goaterguy

I was almost ready to install them F/R but after even more research went with TrueTracs F/R and am very happy with them. The price difference is not that great and are a lady on the street and a beast on the trails which is the way I wanted to go with my Jeep, the best balance between street/trail.

matty86suk

I have a rear Aussie in my yj, hate it on the street, unpredictable. Most times it will free wheel turning on the street but if you give a little bit my throttle during your turn it locks up, with a bang and jerk. Awesome offroad. For a daily I'd look at a posi or selectable in the rear and Aussie for the front.

Chuck-The-Ripper

I've never understood how so many people love the Tru-tracks. I've seen them in action/ drove jeeps with them, and while they're good for the street (pretty much open diff) they're garbage on the trails. They're good for getting back to a hunting spot or something, but so are open diffs. Limited slips are a waste imo- either stay open or lock it.
As for the Aussie in the rear, i would much rather just run a welded diff. When I pick up another carrier I plan on it.

DJ1

Garbage on the trails? Hmmmmm....interesting. Front open / Rear posi...












Doing monster truck pulls or bogging through 2 feet of mud? Perhaps.

That's why if anything, I'd at least go with the best of both worlds and put a selectable up-front. 2 clicks on the e-brake does wonders when you really really need it and you can't beat a rear posi for street driving (rain or shine) where 90% of the DD rigs out there will spend 90% of their time.


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dodgerex

I have had my Aussie in the rear going on 2 years now, DD and Wheeling once a month. I love it. I live in Western NY where we get more than the average snow amount. If you drive a Jeep in the snow, use 4 hi if you are warry about driving while being fully locked in the Rear. My Aussie has given me no problems. I also drive a 6spd manual (4.56 gears) and you must learn where to shift other wise you get some chatter in the transmission. No big deal, learn how to drive or drive an automatic like the rest of the girls. Having an Aussie in the rear and a selectable up front has been the best thing I have done to my Jeep. As a matter of fact I put the Front Eaton Electric locker in first, and still got stuck here and there on trails, once I put the Aussie in the rear, it was the opposite. Now I hardly have to use my front locker, I don't get stuck at all any more. You do need to take the week or two to learn how to drive it again as a DD. At least with a standarnd. But you can't beat it, can't beat the warranty, can't beat the made in U.S.A.

Jonathan_JK

Thanks for the backup. Most guys in my club are saying exactly what you said. Yes they say the rear takes a bit of driving style adjusting. Yes backing out of parking spots can be a bitch. But an Aussie in the front with 4w engaged makes steering a chore. I'm just glad I can flip a switch on both.

Chuck-The-Ripper

Lol. If you think going over a couple rocks is hard wheeling you are sadly mistaken. I'm not talking about going over some rocks on flat ground, I'm talking about climbing hills that are 150 yards to the top being off camber 90% of the time, where if you lose traction you're ****ed.