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Front auto locker available

Postby taresk on Tue, 02 Jun 2015 3:24 +0000

Hi guys, I made an enquiry a few months back to 4wd systems about their Lokka and was surprised to find a 9yr old super popular model still didn't have a front locker available in this style.

However, because I made that enquiry, they shot me an email today:

Hi Mark,
After extensive testing and development the Hilux 05-on Front Lokka is ready to ship this week.

Our Lokka's are AUSTRALIAN made, they come with a 3 year UNCONDITIONAL unlimited km warranty.
Comprehensive Fitting Instructions included. The differential gear set does not have to be re-set and the carrier bearings are not replaced, so its a pretty simple fit for the mechanically inclined.
Warranty is the same no matter who does the fitting.
The price is $570 (front) and $570 (rear, replaces all LSD plates, springs, gears) including delivery to your door.
Currently on Special for $998 delivered for those who waited patiently for release!.


Thought i'd post it so you were all aware.
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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby sa_lux on Tue, 02 Jun 2015 4:02 +0000

G'Day Taresk

Maybe my eye sight is going, but, I cant see what they are 'powered' by / with :)

Are these e (electronic) lockers or a (air) lockers ???
Looking to buy

- 54" Led Light Bar to Roof Rack mounting kit
- Roof Top Tent
- Tub Transformer (TT) -> http://ozutz.com.au
- e Lockers
- 12v / 240v Fridge -> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221680219455

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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby wyworrie on Tue, 02 Jun 2015 4:30 +0000

Auto Lokka I believe
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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby sa_lux on Tue, 02 Jun 2015 5:53 +0000

G'Day wyworrie

I understand it is the Lokka brand mate !!!

I want to know if it is powered by Air or by electricity (e-locker) ???
Looking to buy

- 54" Led Light Bar to Roof Rack mounting kit
- Roof Top Tent
- Tub Transformer (TT) -> http://ozutz.com.au
- e Lockers
- 12v / 240v Fridge -> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221680219455

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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby fracturedranga on Tue, 02 Jun 2015 7:36 +0000

auto lockers are mechanical and arent 'powered' by anything.
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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby NielsC on Wed, 03 Jun 2015 2:09 +0000

Auto lockers lock when torque is applied to the crown wheel, but can unluck when cornering
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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby packeteer on Wed, 03 Jun 2015 8:42 +0000

heh, I got this email too. I contacted them nearly 3 years ago coz they had "soon" on their website

I bought the Yukon Grizzly instead, used that for a bit, now running TruTrac and Elocker
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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby sa_lux on Wed, 03 Jun 2015 3:09 +0000

G'Day Niels

NielsC wrote:Auto lockers lock when torque is applied to the crown wheel, but can unluck when cornering


Thanks for the heads up

So this is why they are cheaper ???
Looking to buy

- 54" Led Light Bar to Roof Rack mounting kit
- Roof Top Tent
- Tub Transformer (TT) -> http://ozutz.com.au
- e Lockers
- 12v / 240v Fridge -> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221680219455

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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby wyworrie on Wed, 03 Jun 2015 3:26 +0000

Yeh, and great to drive with, similar to a Detroit locker.
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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby packeteer on Wed, 03 Jun 2015 3:43 +0000

they're not a full carrier locker, so not as strong as a Detroit or Yukon

but for lite use with standard tyres and gearing they should be fine
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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby wyworrie on Wed, 03 Jun 2015 7:28 +0000

packeteer wrote:they're not a full carrier locker, so not as strong as a Detroit or Yukon

but for lite use with standard tyres and gearing they should be fine


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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby mikstachop on Fri, 16 Aug 2019 7:15 +0000

I see 4wd action recently showed a Hilux with lokka fitted to front diff... Seeing as though this thread is 4 years old, has technology or opinions changed on this?
As with all advertising they make it sound great and for the price I'd consider it... But would like some unbiased/unpaid comments really on the pro's and con's if anyone would like to share?
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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby taresk on Fri, 16 Aug 2019 8:42 +0000

I had a Lock-rite auto locker in the front of my first 4wd, a 4Runner (same design). The technology hasn't changed, they're all basically the same, the only difference being how smoothly they engage/ disengage.

They are very effective, and make your vehicle way more capable, but they require a change of driving style, you need to be smooth, and you can't do any steering unless you're moving (forward or backward, doesn't matter).

There are some situations in soft sand or snow where it would push you straight when you're trying to turn, you just have to be ready for it.
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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby hiluxxury on Fri, 16 Aug 2019 9:33 +0000

taresk wrote:I had a Lock-rite auto locker in the front of my first 4wd, a 4Runner (same design). The technology hasn't changed, they're all basically the same, the only difference being how smoothly they engage/ disengage.

They are very effective, and make your vehicle way more capable, but they require a change of driving style, you need to be smooth, and you can't do any steering unless you're moving (forward or backward, doesn't matter).

There are some situations in soft sand or snow where it would push you straight when you're trying to turn, you just have to be ready for it.


Interesting, thanks. Would you install one again?

I watched the youtube and was impressed to the point that now I'm thinking about one as they are to install and I have a full front diff sitting in my garage.

But as a lot of my offroad these days is on sand... maybe I'll just learn to deal with that.
I might be wrong.

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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby DeadlyBeast on Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:50 +0000

hiluxxury wrote:Interesting, thanks. Would you install one again?
I watched the youtube and was impressed to the point that now I'm thinking about one as they are to install and I have a full front diff sitting in my garage..

Was that the 4WD Action youtube clip that showed a hilux installation published yesterday?
It looks good and with 20% off special its very tempting

I gave 4WD Systems a call... They have had a lot of interest that ending up breaking their website :lol:
2 week backorder/turn around for KUN26 front locker as of today
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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby hiluxxury on Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:37 +0000

20% off is very tempting. I just tried to buy one online... the websites checkout is very much down :(
I might be wrong.

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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby mikstachop on Fri, 16 Aug 2019 4:01 +0000

Hmmmm, seeing as I'm a sand groper (wa) and bulk of driving is dune systems, I'm rethinking it... More investigation needed.
But yeah, after I saw that episode, I was like, sign me up.
The power of advertising, hey?
Wonder how much Commission Shauno and crew will receive?(Excuse my sceptical mind)
But please, people with knowledge of this topic, speak up.
The Hilux community needs your 2cents.
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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby hiluxxury on Fri, 16 Aug 2019 4:45 +0000

Haha I was wondering the same about the commission.

I'm sure it's workable on sand with some pedal control but I am hesitant about that aspect.
I might be wrong.

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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby taresk on Sat, 17 Aug 2019 2:12 +0000

hiluxxury wrote:
taresk wrote:I had a Lock-rite auto locker in the front of my first 4wd, a 4Runner (same design). The technology hasn't changed, they're all basically the same, the only difference being how smoothly they engage/ disengage.

They are very effective, and make your vehicle way more capable, but they require a change of driving style, you need to be smooth, and you can't do any steering unless you're moving (forward or backward, doesn't matter).

There are some situations in soft sand or snow where it would push you straight when you're trying to turn, you just have to be ready for it.


Interesting, thanks. Would you install one again?

I watched the youtube and was impressed to the point that now I'm thinking about one as they are to install and I have a full front diff sitting in my garage.

But as a lot of my offroad these days is on sand... maybe I'll just learn to deal with that.


If I was trying to keep the costs down, yes I would fit one again, they really do transform the vehicle.
However if the bulk of your driving is on sand, maybe a selectable locker would be better, If it's a strain on your budget you can buy one on layby (which I've just done), or one of those afterpay things if you need it straight away.
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Re: Front auto locker available

Postby hiluxxury on Sun, 18 Aug 2019 9:22 +0000

Thanks- yes the car is old and there are other maintenance items that need attention, so keeping costs down is ideal.
I might be wrong.

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