Northern Utah BS thread
06-22-2011, 09:44 PM
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Did you ever figure out what was going on with the Aussie Ryan? Edit, excuse my ignorance but, what is " fozzy locking" ?
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06-22-2011, 10:29 PM
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Fozzy locker is a twist to the standard Lincoln Locker. Apparently made popular by a guy named Fozzy. The Fozzy Locker is a cheap, removable version of the "Lincoln Locker" where the teeth of the side gears of the spider gear set are partially filled by welding material.
Some people who have created a Fozzy locker weld up the valley between 2 adjacent teeth on the side gears as pictured to the right. Welds are done 180° apart. Both side gears are done this way. The valley between the teeth are then fill until flush with the top of the teeth and ground flat. Some people say there are a couple advantages to the fozzy Locker. By only doing the two valleys it allows the side gears to still rotate partially before locking. The gears that are being welded are the same gears that are replaced when a drop in a "lunch box locker" so if it doesn't work out as you hoped or if you damage a side gear, it can be replaced by one of several drop-in lockers such as a Lock Rite or a Detroit EZ Locker. Ultimately this type of locker will not ratchet (disengage) around corners as a an automatic locker would would and can be hard on the stock open carrier especially when a wheel spins and hits the weld placing a large amount of shock on the stock carrier.
06-22-2011, 10:50 PM
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Thanks Mike, I can see how that might be a viable option for a trail only (trailered rig), but, if your going to drive it to and from the trail it's going to cost you more in tires than the cost of a decent locker, isn't it?
06-22-2011, 10:54 PM
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that would be my concern, but if your not worried about tires id go the cheap way and spool it. If i were you ryan in just take it to a drive train specialist and just have them look at it.
06-22-2011, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Billywj
I need some help on how you guys are mounting your sliders
also where are some good beginner trails to run?? I just wanna go play
also where are some good beginner trails to run?? I just wanna go play
06-22-2011, 11:32 PM
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I'm just sick of messing with the Aussie only to have it fail in an obstical every trail run! Aussie wants me to replace the carrier, cause its not perfectly shaped... so at that rate I'm better off just welding it & selling the Aussie! My only other option is to put an extra shim in the side that keeps slipping due to lack of pressure against the teeth. Aussie advised against that, but F*** em!
06-22-2011, 11:42 PM
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I'm just sick of messing with the Aussie only to have it fail in an obstical every trail run! Aussie wants me to replace the carrier, cause its not perfectly shaped... so at that rate I'm better off just welding it & selling the Aussie! My only other option is to put an extra shim in the side that keeps slipping due to lack of pressure against the teeth. Aussie advised against that, but F*** em!
06-22-2011, 11:44 PM
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He lives in west jordan.
Easy trails around the SL valley, but the moderate trails near by are; lil moab (west of Ut lake, not really a trail), the snakes (out by 5 mile), mineral basin & forest lake trail (AF canyon, currently closed), old ward trail (bountiful B), providence canyon (logan, come wheel with us on the 10th). That's about it as far as close moderate trails
How are you thinking of mounting them billy? 2 or 3 legs to the frame, long arms to work around, wrapped around the frame...?
Easy trails around the SL valley, but the moderate trails near by are; lil moab (west of Ut lake, not really a trail), the snakes (out by 5 mile), mineral basin & forest lake trail (AF canyon, currently closed), old ward trail (bountiful B), providence canyon (logan, come wheel with us on the 10th). That's about it as far as close moderate trails
How are you thinking of mounting them billy? 2 or 3 legs to the frame, long arms to work around, wrapped around the frame...?
06-22-2011, 11:51 PM
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I went with 4.56 gears. I only needed to replace the d30 carrier.
I've been back & forth with Aussie (me & there tech are on a first name basis) I know that its my carrier that's streched, cause it measures bigger from carrier to center pin on one side.... that's why I was thinking of tossing another shim on that side!
I've been back & forth with Aussie (me & there tech are on a first name basis) I know that its my carrier that's streched, cause it measures bigger from carrier to center pin on one side.... that's why I was thinking of tossing another shim on that side!
06-22-2011, 11:53 PM
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I am on 6.5" and 35s, and she's at a pretty good height. There is still a little room to be lower with just Bushwackers. If you did some cutting, you could be even lower.
Here is mine on about 6.5 and 33s. It just needs more tire or less lift, I think.
06-23-2011, 12:19 AM
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I went with 4.56 gears. I only needed to replace the d30 carrier.
I've been back & forth with Aussie (me & there tech are on a first name basis) I know that its my carrier that's streched, cause it measures bigger from carrier to center pin on one side.... that's why I was thinking of tossing another shim on that side!
I've been back & forth with Aussie (me & there tech are on a first name basis) I know that its my carrier that's streched, cause it measures bigger from carrier to center pin on one side.... that's why I was thinking of tossing another shim on that side!