Recent content by Dave Loh

Yeah i’ve seen that video, and agree with the presenter, the unlocking while changing direction is a bit of a downer. There are a lot of occasions that that would be a headache. I think if I could choose, i’d go with the TJM Pro locker, but that’s twice the price of the others after instal. I...

Wow,thanks everyone, it has been really good to hear everyone’s experience and feedback I really appreciate it. By the sound of it they’re a good solid locker (although rare), but will need a bit of fiddling to make sure they’re working properly on my DX model. I went to the caravan and camping...

Ha ha, yeah, I wondered that. The guy said that he has a loom for it, so i’ll have to ask if that includes the ECU. If it does then it shouldn’t be too hard to switch the rear assembly over... I hope! :icon-biggrin: Sorry, what’s “IIRC”? Is the Toyota wiring not so good? Or just that it’s...

Yeah by the sounds of things, Toyota used the same loom for everything and just plugged in the things that were in that model. I’ve checked for the switch plug and it’s there and the guy said that he has the loom as well so that might have the ECU with it (i’ll Have to check). Do people tend to...

Yeah I have had a look at them. They look good accept for when they disengage for about a revolution when changing direction but yeah aside from that they’re an option for sure. Thanks!

Hi Stumog, I hadn’t thought of that option. What would you do to the LSD to get it up to spec? Are there aftermarket parts to make it work properly or any specific ways to do it? (80 aren’t known for their LSD’s :weary:)

Thanks Chris, Yeah i’ve had a look at air lockers but with the amount of air leak stories i’ve heard and the price of them fitted i’m not too keen at the moment. The advantage of this one is that it’s in a diff housing already with all the bits on it so it’s just a matter of taking the old...

Hi everyone, ‍♂️ I’m looking into putting a factory diff lock in the rear of the 80. I’m told that they’re hard to come by but have managed to find one for $1500 (complete with housing/brakes/etc. so I was wondering three questions; 1. Are they any good?? 2. How much traction (in comparison...

Hi i’m Dave and my wife and three kids love 4WDing and camping whenever we get the chance. We’ from the Adelaide hills and I’ve been a 4WD nut since before I could drive. My uncle had an 80 since I was little and I always loved the look and capabilities of it. I’ve dabbled in other cars (Pajero...

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