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Old 01-06-2010, 01:27 AM
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What are your guys' opinions on lock right lockers vs aussie lockers? I am gonna order two of them soon but I am still unsure of the pros and cons of both, and there prices are nearly the same. What do you all think?
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lock-right is not a full spool, I believe, and not as durable as a powertrax no-slip or aussie locker.
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This has been argued alot over on pirate and JF and other websites. I personally run loc-rites and have for yrs. buy the hardened shaft as well and call it good.


I once had a loc-rite break one of the parts, it was stillunder warranty. I sent a copy of the receipt as well as a copy of original receipt and they sent me a new one. No issue if you ask me.
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they are nearly identical. odds are if you put them side by side, most people wouldnt be able to tell the difference.
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I've had both and really could not tell the difference. I know there was something in the springs that was different, I just cant remember what. If I find something I will let you know. Operationally I could not tell the difference in them.
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Thanks for the info guys. I am leaning towards aussie right now just because I can buy directly from them and they are very affordable. If a good deal comes my way I will take it regardless of which kind though.
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this guy is selling the Spartan locker for 200
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthrea...hlight=spartan
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Spartan lockers are made by yukon. I do not trust/like yukpn products. I broke one of their chromo shafts. The catch was it was a inner short side shaft. Oh and it broke in the splines cleanly. It appeared to me, and others that their heat treat on the part wasnt up to par.
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Originally Posted by Metmknice
lock-right is not a full spool, I believe, and not as durable as a powertrax no-slip or aussie locker.
Lock-right is powertrax.Its the exact same thing.
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I have only been around 5-6 years, participating in forums, and I have only heard maybe 1-2 X's hearing anything bad about Aussies. I was pumped when they came out w/one for the 29 sp 8.25, and have yet to get one but one is definately on the To do list!!
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