Thanks for the replies guys. How does your Lokka perform Josh? After installing one of these are you glad you went that option or do you wish you went the air locker option?
Correct me if I am wrong but these Lokka are NOT? engaged while in 2wd or in 2wd with the front hubs engaged? The Lokka is only engaged when 4wd (hi or lo) is selected so the transfer case is driving the front diff? (Please excuse my lack of knowledge).
How long did it take you to do the install at Easter?
What 'spares' should I have on hand when it comes around to doing the install?
Thanks again
Hey mate, it's awesome. It really helps with the long hill climbs and gives you a lot more control in sticky situations. Obviously having it always engaged can sometimes be a hindrance rather than a help, but with some slights adjustments to your driving style, these can be easily overcome. In all reality it's cheap and fool proof mod that increases the ability of your truck a good heap. And being purely mechanical in nature, there's very little that can go wrong.
And you're completely correct with your description of how it drives, it's only locked when it's got power coming from the prop shaft.
Driving with it engaged makes the steering feel "heavier" than without it, and in sand it can be a bit trickier, and can require a bit more care while driving.
I'd allow a full day to do it yourself, but realistically it shouldn't take more than a few hours. Make sure you've got a mate to help (to bring your 'refreshments') especially when it comes to removing and reinstalling the diff and cross members. Make sure you've got the entire front end on chassis stands and a trolley jack to lower the diff housing down. An electric or air 1/2" ratchet gun works wonders, I've got a 18v cordless one and it saved A LOT of work. Rings spanners and socket set are mandatory. Also have some nickel based "anti-sieze" on hand for re-assembly, it'll help everything last a. It longer and make future removable heaps easier. Also a wire brush for cleaning down bolts and stuff before putting back in. Have some liquid gasket as well for re-sealing the diff and what not.
If you PM me your email, I can shoot through an installation PDF I created from a thread that another forum member posted about the lokka install.
