4WD System's Front Lokka in a D22
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RustyNav09
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I'm pretty sure arb now do a locker for the r180 front diff in the diesels. Tjm do a pro locker for it.
Navaratourer
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Installed my lokka, with this write up it was easy as so a big thanks for taking the time to take photos step by step.
NathanJG
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Great write up Joe. Have just PM Joshman to get the pdf he made up from your write up. Am slowly building the confidence to have a go at this myself.
Alright guys Ive run into a bit of a problem while trying to remove the diff. Ive removed the bolts through the rear cross member as well as the four in the front cross member. The issue is that the front cross member appears to be held in by structure they are bolted to. From what I can see there is actually material below them which is stopping if from being lowered.
Is there something simple which I have missed?
Is there something simple which I have missed?
Just in case what I said earlier was a bit unclear, heres a photo of the bit im talking about
The crossmember is supported on both sides and so cant be dropped....... I can see the same thing in joes photos though so I have no idea how Im supposed to get around this without removing some of the suspension :s
The crossmember is supported on both sides and so cant be dropped....... I can see the same thing in joes photos though so I have no idea how Im supposed to get around this without removing some of the suspension :s
Also thanks everyone, I can honestly say I have had zero issues in two years with this lokka. Best mod ever!
I recently helped a friend install a lokka in his navara as well. I dropped the install time to 4 hours this time as it was straight forward with no problems... although I had to refer back to my write up as I did mine so long ago
I recently helped a friend install a lokka in his navara as well. I dropped the install time to 4 hours this time as it was straight forward with no problems... although I had to refer back to my write up as I did mine so long ago
Thanks for the advice Joe, I was confused as both sides were dinged up. Looking at the bar now it is bashed up all along so im guessing the previous owner hit it a bit. Also my right lower control arm has been replaced at some stage so Im assuming it had been damaged which might explain some things.
Anyway I have it all back together now, the diff unlocks but doesn't seem to do so very easily. Also it makes a massive ticking noise. I did the tests before putting any oil in though so maybe that was the reason. Will be able to test it out tomorrow hopefully!
Had some issues putting the axle retainer nut in as the splines did not want to align with what was in the lokka. Anyway did some repair work with the dremel making my own grooves and eventually got the thing to fit.
All sweet from there on!
Anyway I have it all back together now, the diff unlocks but doesn't seem to do so very easily. Also it makes a massive ticking noise. I did the tests before putting any oil in though so maybe that was the reason. Will be able to test it out tomorrow hopefully!
Had some issues putting the axle retainer nut in as the splines did not want to align with what was in the lokka. Anyway did some repair work with the dremel making my own grooves and eventually got the thing to fit.
All sweet from there on!
Thats a good wrap mate, and god news for who ever wins the Lokka in the Muster Raffle.
I have a mate that has fitted one in every 4WD he ever buys and has never had an issue and i cant believe how much they transform them, he mostly buys old LN106 type Hilux's and with the solid axle combined with the LOKKA they will climb just about anything.
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well i finished fitting my lokka today.
it was quite straight forward, these instructions making things very easy, its also quite helpful to know bolt sizes and torque specs straight up.
hardest bit was getting the diff assembly in and out of the truck but i did manage to do it all on my own so its possible, i used 3 jacks and supporting the diff by the x-members sitting on planks of timber while manoeuvring it into position.
i took the truck for a run in 2wd with the hubs locked and at first i couldn't hear the diff clicking (unlocking) it felt completely normal. eventually i did hear the clicking but it was barely noticeable.
i then i took it for a drive on a grassy area and put it into 4hi, i felt no real difference at all compared to normal 4wd, steering felt normal and i couldn't hear any clicking when turning.
steering did self centre pretty quickly when i let go of the wheel.
so i didn't notice any negatives at all.
it will be interesting so see how it goes when i head off road.
it was quite straight forward, these instructions making things very easy, its also quite helpful to know bolt sizes and torque specs straight up.
hardest bit was getting the diff assembly in and out of the truck but i did manage to do it all on my own so its possible, i used 3 jacks and supporting the diff by the x-members sitting on planks of timber while manoeuvring it into position.
i took the truck for a run in 2wd with the hubs locked and at first i couldn't hear the diff clicking (unlocking) it felt completely normal. eventually i did hear the clicking but it was barely noticeable.
i then i took it for a drive on a grassy area and put it into 4hi, i felt no real difference at all compared to normal 4wd, steering felt normal and i couldn't hear any clicking when turning.
steering did self centre pretty quickly when i let go of the wheel.
so i didn't notice any negatives at all.
it will be interesting so see how it goes when i head off road.
