LOKKA Differential lock?

[Wakdaz]

Gday lads, I was wondering if anyone has any experience installing and/ or using the goanna ‘lokka’ differetial lock.

Does it work any good and what’s it like on the black top?
Cheers

 

[old parthy]

If i'm right they are a mechanical locka , and work best with manual hubs... Thats if i'm remembering right. also they work better with wheels straight then turned... i was looking at getting something like that a while back.. Just wanting to see a car with a lokka fitted to see how well they work out in the real world and not on some test video on utube..

 

[Wakdaz]

Ag

If i'm right they are a mechanical locka , and work best with manual hubs... Thats if i'm remembering right. also they work better with wheels straight then turned... i was looking at getting something like that a while back.. Just wanting to see a car with a lokka fitted to see how well they work out in the real world and not on some test video on utube..

Agreed

 

[Drewswb]

Ive got one in the front of mine Yes you need manual Hubs because youve got no control over the thing the second you put power to the front diff. And Im a diff lock is there to get you out of trouble, kinda guy so once stuck your well stuck.but other than that its kinda cool

 

[Jackolux]

I had one in the front Diff of my 2.8D Hilux it was a really good locker always worked never had any problems in the 200K I had that Lux
But yeah you really should have a 4WD with manual Hubs .
I have since had Air Lockers and eLockers and now a factory rear locker in my Patrol
If I was to ever have another 4WD with manual Hubs again , I wouldn't hesitate to fit another Lokka .
I would never have one in a rear diff .

 

[Wakdaz]

Thanks lads, and yea I’m in the process of ordering some new AISIN hubs

 

[mikehzz]

I had one in the rear and didn't like it at all on the black top. On the front with manual hubs is a different story. I had a friend with an old Challeger in that configuration and it worked very well.

 

[Drewswb]

I had one in the rear and didn't like it at all on the black top. On the front with manual hubs is a different story. I had a friend with an old Challeger in that configuration and it worked very well.

Only problem with putting them in a Mitsi is the super select. You loose the ability to drive in 4wheel drive (all wheel drive ) on the bitumen.

 

[JP147]

I have one in the rear of my troopy, been daily driving with it for about 3 years now.
Fairly smooth as long as there is a reasonable amount of weight over the rear axle and you don't give it too much power around turns.
It does occasionally make some noise though.

 

[jacnden]

if you going down the path of an auto locker have a look at a detroit by eaton . probably the best auto locker out there.
i had one in the rear and it was pretty good on bitumen but it did need you to adjust your driving style in corners

 

[cam04]

I had one in the front of a similar model hilux as in your pic. SR5’s need a set of manual hubs retrofitted otherwise the lokka drags the front prop shaft in 2wd and eats the front transfer output seal.
Other than that a lokka is simply the best value for money bang for buck modification you can do to any 4wd without doubt.

 

[peterfermtech]

Had one on my old D-max. Combined with the Isuzu LSD made a great combination. Only downside was steering was a bit heavy.
regards

 

[Swaggie]

I tried a front auto lokka in my model Hilux years ago around Dargo .
Personally I didn’t like it, would prefer to use one that you turn on and off especially in the front.

Could you get used to it, no doubt, is it better than nothing out there I’d say yes.

 

[cam04]

I tried a front auto lokka in my model Hilux years ago around Dargo .
Personally I didn’t like it, would prefer to use one that you turn on and off especially in the front.

Could you get used to it, no doubt, is it better than nothing out there I’d say yes.

There’s no doubt they make the steering heavier in 4wd and the turning circle is increased. When comparing with a switchable locker, price has to be taken into consideration - they are $600 vs the best part of $2k inc compressor. Of course a switchable locker is the best, but that’s not the whole story.

 

[Karl Fehlauer]

Gday lads, I was wondering if anyone has any experience installing and/ or using the goanna ‘lokka’ differetial lock.

Does it work any good and what’s it like on the black top?
Cheers

I have a set in the front diff of my Navara D40 Dual Cab and an Harrop eLocker in the rear diff.

The front diff lock only comes into play when I select 4WD and apart fro the steering feeling a little stiffer - i.e. like driving without power steering - you would hardly notice it was there. They unlock when you go round corners etc you just have to be careful not to spin the wheels when coming out of the corner.

Used to have one in the rear diff of my old 80 Series and at first you noticed it but got used to it very quickly - again, just don't accelerated too hard around round-a-bouts or corners

Overall, I like mine and am happy I had it fitted and wished I had done it earlier.

Hope this helps.

Karl

 

[old parthy]

I have a set in the front diff of my Navara D40 Dual Cab and an Harrop eLocker in the rear diff.

The front diff lock only comes into play when I select 4WD and apart fro the steering feeling a little stiffer - i.e. like driving without power steering - you would hardly notice it was there. They unlock when you go round corners etc you just have to be careful not to spin the wheels when coming out of the corner.

Used to have one in the rear diff of my old 80 Series and at first you noticed it but got used to it very quickly - again, just don't accelerated too hard around round-a-bouts or corners

Overall, I like mine and am happy I had it fitted and wished I had done it earlier.

Hope this helps.

Karl

thamks... great bit of info

 

[Wakdaz]

I have a set in the front diff of my Navara D40 Dual Cab and an Harrop eLocker in the rear diff.

The front diff lock only comes into play when I select 4WD and apart fro the steering feeling a little stiffer - i.e. like driving without power steering - you would hardly notice it was there. They unlock when you go round corners etc you just have to be careful not to spin the wheels when coming out of the corner.

Used to have one in the rear diff of my old 80 Series and at first you noticed it but got used to it very quickly - again, just don't accelerated too hard around round-a-bouts or corners

Overall, I like mine and am happy I had it fitted and wished I had done it earlier.

Hope this helps.

Karl

Cheers Karl, gonna get one in the front when my budget allows

 

[aids84]

I've had one in the front of my Triton for the best part of 150,000 kms (easy select, no freewheel mechanism or selectable hubs) and it's been fantastic.

In 2wd you don't even know it's there other than a soft clicking if the window is down while pulling into a carpark or similar.

In 4wd it makes the steering a bit stiffer. The noise it makes when negotiating hairpin turns is a bit more noticeable but at least you know it's working. Works as a locker should, lift a wheel and the other wheel just keeps on driving.

The only complaint I do have is it makes things a little too easy sometimes. If I had to do it again I'd probably opt for a selectable locker to make things a bit more interesting (able to leave it off before really needing it)

Have yet to break a CV so don't buy into the myth that they will cause a lot of breakages.

 

[Wakdaz]

I've had one in the front of my Triton for the best part of 150,000 kms (easy select, no freewheel mechanism or selectable hubs) and it's been fantastic.

In 2wd you don't even know it's there other than a soft clicking if the window is down while pulling into a carpark or similar.

In 4wd it makes the steering a bit stiffer. The noise it makes when negotiating hairpin turns is a bit more noticeable but at least you know it's working. Works as a locker should, lift a wheel and the other wheel just keeps on driving.

The only complaint I do have is it makes things a little too easy sometimes. If I had to do it again I'd probably opt for a selectable locker to make things a bit more interesting (able to leave it off before really needing it)

Have yet to break a CV so don't buy into the myth that they will cause a lot of breakages.

Cheers for the advice