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**1clean5.8** · 03-04-2008, 10:07 PM

Tim what gears and size tires are you running? Im putting 4.88s in this weekend and running 35s Im just wondering if youve had any problems with the Aussie with this combo?

***redwagon*** · 03-04-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1clean5.8

Tim what gears and size tires are you running? Im putting 4.88s in this weekend and running 35s Im just wondering if youve had any problems with the Aussie with this combo?

4.56's and no problems so far....

**1clean5.8** · 03-04-2008, 10:50 PM

Cool thanks

kemicalburns · 03-05-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by redwagon

you will find that it is easier to pull both axles...plus why you have them out check the inner seals and see if they need replacing.

The guy that installed my gears did the inner seals and replaced the axle ujoints as well so i am all set there. I gotta locate a valve spring as well to eliminate that 1 C clip. would a valve spring from any ford head work?

AHorseWithNoName · 03-10-2008, 09:56 PM

Valve springs are too stiff. I used a spring from Tractor Supply. I wish I could tell you the sku# and the measurement I ended up with when i cut the spring but, I cant. If you use a valve spring , it will pop the plate out of the center of the yoke unless you weld it. You dont need alot of tension to keep the shaft engaged.

renopowers · 03-11-2008, 12:30 AM

I put the Aussie in front and back about a year ago. Easy instal and I haven't blown anything up yet. I honestly bought them knowing I was going to 60's front and rear and didn't mind if I blew up my current axles(sort of).
I can't complain about how they've worked well so far. Locked front and rear for less than $250!
Good luck with yours.

-r

kemicalburns · 03-11-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by renopowers

I put the Aussie in front and back about a year ago. Easy instal and I haven't blown anything up yet. I honestly bought them knowing I was going to 60's front and rear and didn't mind if I blew up my current axles(sort of).
I can't complain about how they've worked well so far. Locked front and rear for less than $250!
Good luck with yours.

-r

any pics of the install? i might tear into this over the weekend. ive heard many others use a valve spring. its even mentioned on the aussie locker website, if its a problem why arent others having issues?

renopowers · 03-11-2008, 07:24 PM

Sorry I didn't get any pics.

The back took me less than 30 min. Most of the time was spent draining and refilling the dif.
The front took longer because I didn't have any kind of jack or lift that I could use to put the housing back in place. I had to rig a ghetto fabulous pulley system up through the engine bay to get it back in there. I didn't use a valve spring, I used a little softer spring that I had available. Seems to be working out fine.
I'd say if you don't have the TTB, unless something is different between that and the solid 44, you're set. It really was that easy.

-r

kemicalburns · 03-12-2008, 10:43 AM

if i shouldnt use a valve spring then what should i use? Cracker you have a part number you can scroung up?

AHorseWithNoName · 03-12-2008, 11:21 AM

The spring I used was just some generic spring I found @ Tractor Supply. It's been a while but, I think it was a 1" diameter spring and I cut it down to something like 1 1/4" length. You dont need a very strong spring either. The one I used could be compressed between your thumb and forefinger. Maybe 10# of pressure???
Im sorry I cant be more specific but, it's been a while since I did my install. Between working on my junk and my friend's stuff, it all kinda runs together in an old geezer's mind.

kemicalburns · 03-12-2008, 11:44 AM

i will swing by a few tractor places and see what i can come up with. do you think lowes would carry a spring like that as well?

AHorseWithNoName · 03-12-2008, 11:50 AM

Yes, more than likely.

kemicalburns · 11-05-2009, 11:51 AM

well i bringing this back from the grave. the locker install will be happening this saturday for sure. got someone and a garage that my bronco will fit in to perform the tear down and work. i will bring the camera and try to snap pics along the way. will be getting feeler gauges, digital caliper and the spring today/tomorrow. my helper has extra shims already so we are set there. My cross pin should work also right or will i need an aftermarket peice?

Thanks

Spur · 11-05-2009, 03:26 PM

hey good call on that aussie. I know some people running them on the ttb, work real well.

kemicalburns · 11-07-2009, 11:33 AM

Anyone have a picture of the spring they used to replace the C clip in there TTB to install the Aussie?

**Dave's Bronc 90** · 11-07-2009, 12:12 PM

Chevy 350 valve spring. Just weld the yoke cap on, and if it's a little long feel free to cut it down some.

03-10-2008, 09:56 PM	#25
AHorseWithNoName Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Somewhere on an asphalt snake Posts: 1,257 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: SOLD AHorseWithNoNames Garage	Valve springs are too stiff. I used a spring from Tractor Supply. I wish I could tell you the sku# and the measurement I ended up with when i cut the spring but, I cant. If you use a valve spring , it will pop the plate out of the center of the yoke unless you weld it. You dont need alot of tension to keep the shaft engaged. __________________

03-11-2008, 12:30 AM	#26
renopowers Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Co. Posts: 57 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '86 302 - Moving to Stage 2 of the master plan renopowerss Garage	I put the Aussie in front and back about a year ago. Easy instal and I haven't blown anything up yet. I honestly bought them knowing I was going to 60's front and rear and didn't mind if I blew up my current axles(sort of). I can't complain about how they've worked well so far. Locked front and rear for less than $250! Good luck with yours. -r __________________ '86 5.0, 6" Rough Country, 35x12.5 X-Terain, 8.8, D44-TTB(phase 1)

11-05-2009, 03:26 PM	#34
Spur Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 77 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1979 Bronco, 351m, 4speed granny tranny, blue airfreshner Spurs Garage	hey good call on that aussie. I know some people running them on the ttb, work real well. __________________ SPUR -New Bronco Owner just livin the Highlife Current Vehicles - 2006 King Ranch 4x4 SCrew 1979 Bronco "Blue Bell" SPUR'S PICS

11-07-2009, 12:12 PM	#36
Dave's Bronc 90 Some assembly required! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,884 iTrader: (23) Bronco Info: 90 EB, 351W, E40D, D60 SAS, 10.25 rear, ARB's front & back, indellible Cheerwine stain in carpet Dave's Bronc 90s Garage	Chevy 350 valve spring. Just weld the yoke cap on, and if it's a little long feel free to cut it down some. __________________

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03-04-2008, 10:50 PM	#23
1clean5.8 Vagisil salesman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SALEM, OREGON Posts: 5,594 iTrader: (10) Bronco Info: 1991 Eddie Bauer 5.8. Flowmaster exuast, SAS 35 mickeys 7" lift, 4.88s locked 1clean5.8s Garage	Cool thanks

03-11-2008, 07:24 PM	#28
renopowers Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Co. Posts: 57 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '86 302 - Moving to Stage 2 of the master plan renopowerss Garage	Sorry I didn't get any pics. The back took me less than 30 min. Most of the time was spent draining and refilling the dif. The front took longer because I didn't have any kind of jack or lift that I could use to put the housing back in place. I had to rig a ghetto fabulous pulley system up through the engine bay to get it back in there. I didn't use a valve spring, I used a little softer spring that I had available. Seems to be working out fine. I'd say if you don't have the TTB, unless something is different between that and the solid 44, you're set. It really was that easy. -r

03-12-2008, 10:43 AM	#29
kemicalburns Never Done Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Orygun Posts: 4,558 iTrader: (4) kemicalburnss Garage	if i shouldnt use a valve spring then what should i use? Cracker you have a part number you can scroung up?

03-12-2008, 11:21 AM	#30
AHorseWithNoName Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Somewhere on an asphalt snake Posts: 1,257 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: SOLD AHorseWithNoNames Garage	The spring I used was just some generic spring I found @ Tractor Supply. It's been a while but, I think it was a 1" diameter spring and I cut it down to something like 1 1/4" length. You dont need a very strong spring either. The one I used could be compressed between your thumb and forefinger. Maybe 10# of pressure??? Im sorry I cant be more specific but, it's been a while since I did my install. Between working on my junk and my friend's stuff, it all kinda runs together in an old geezer's mind.

03-12-2008, 11:44 AM	#31
kemicalburns Never Done Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Orygun Posts: 4,558 iTrader: (4) kemicalburnss Garage	i will swing by a few tractor places and see what i can come up with. do you think lowes would carry a spring like that as well?

03-12-2008, 11:50 AM	#32
AHorseWithNoName Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Somewhere on an asphalt snake Posts: 1,257 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: SOLD AHorseWithNoNames Garage	Yes, more than likely.

11-05-2009, 11:51 AM	#33
kemicalburns Never Done Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Orygun Posts: 4,558 iTrader: (4) kemicalburnss Garage	well i bringing this back from the grave. the locker install will be happening this saturday for sure. got someone and a garage that my bronco will fit in to perform the tear down and work. i will bring the camera and try to snap pics along the way. will be getting feeler gauges, digital caliper and the spring today/tomorrow. my helper has extra shims already so we are set there. My cross pin should work also right or will i need an aftermarket peice? Thanks

11-07-2009, 11:33 AM	#35
kemicalburns Never Done Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Orygun Posts: 4,558 iTrader: (4) kemicalburnss Garage	Anyone have a picture of the spring they used to replace the C clip in there TTB to install the Aussie?