it wasn't too bad , the hardest part is getting the rear end out and back in without tearing the shaft seals. make sure you keep track of the number of turns you use to take off the sundials. It is completely worth the upgrade.
I counted my sun dial turns but when it went back together it seemed like there was a lot of play in rear end but I checked my work 3 times so I’m sure it’s the same. So we will see? I don’t really remember much play but I also didn’t check. Mine looked about the same as yours going back Together. Mine was just over 7 turns which was the same as the torq locker video on the wilderness so that makes me think it’s correct as well.
I think mine is a little tight when I put it back together. there is an official method of setting the lash but I have not wanted to pull my rear again to try it. I think having a little bit of slop is better than putting too much pressure on the bearings.
I don't really notice it at all. Some people have put in transmission and differential mount bushing stiffeners to make the unlock smoother but I haven't put any in yet. we have been on windy dirt and paved roads and I feel like the only thing I notice is a feeling of better traction in the rear. On icy roads I do notice the understeer more but I am pushing it to see how it behaves more than I did before the locker so it is hard to know 1. if there is more understeer 2. if there is more understeer, is it because I have better traction in the rear now
@@vasilisconstantinides7950 No, it is normally locked until 1 wheel spins faster than the other like in a turn. The outside wheel is driven faster by the road, so it is allowed to free spin like a 10 speed bicycle wheel. If the inside wheel loses traction during a turn, then it will catch up with the outer wheel and the differential will lock up again. If you are descending a hill, both wheels will be locked. If you turn while descending a hill then the locker can unlock allowing for differentiation. I feel like this style of locker is the best for all around driving, both on road and off. This is not the best type of locker for some of the extreme rock crawling but neither is the outback. Both wheels are locked probably 99% of the time during normal driving and only unlocks for turns, if there is sufficient traction.
@@letzgow6110 Definitely not even close to loud. Going straight the locker stays locked so no clicking. When you turn, the locker will click ( unlock) and allow the outer wheel to spin faster. We can barely hear it turning slowly with the windows down and the radio off. I think a 10 speed bike clicks louder when you pedal backwards.
I cannot hear it at all while driving. I have to turn really slow so there is no engine or road noise to be able to hear the faint clicking. It has been the best upgrade to our outback.
Beaut Rob just wanted I wanted to hear 🙏 I thought it might end up sounding like a bike with a loud rear cassette on it ! 😊Yep with this they are way more capable the X mode then just manages 2 wheels
