Lokka & Part Time Conversion Kit

Description

There is no centre diff after the conversion…. the centre diff gears are removed…..it is these gears that make the front drive parts move ALL the time. The conversion is performed to stop the front parts moving altogether.After conversion, only the rear drives, until you use the diff lock mechanism/switch in the transfer case to engage the front shaft. (the factory lock mechanism is not inside the centre/transfer case diff, it is right at the front of the transfer case and simply locks the front output shaft to the front half of the centre diff case). Once ‘locked’ the front ‘side gear’ in the centre diff cannot turn, so all the other diff gears are also fixed relative to the case and the two tailshafts are effectively locked together. We simply use this existing mechanism to get drive through the centre diff case to the front tailshaft after the conversion. Saves between 14 -16% fuel useage (according to almost everyone that has taken any notes and reported back to us), limits wear on all front end components – particularly the CV joints, boots and axle flanges, substantially reduces the drive line backlash most noticeable with rapid acceleration followed by deceleration or poor clutch pedal control on manual vehicles. Makes a much smoother more economical vehicle out of 80 Series vehicles. And provides the opportunity to fit the auto diff lock into the front diff. The alternative is to fit a manual locker (e or air locker). The cost of parts alone (locker , compressor, switches & wiring) is far greater and the fitting more complex. Then you have the problems of air lines or wiring under the vehicle, pressure loss inside the diff housing and limited steering when engaged. With the Part Time Conversion you have all the advantages of the auto locker (for off-roading) with the benefits of the part time conversion – virtually at no cost (as manual lockers are much greater cost than Lokka) – which are 15% better fuel economy, no wear and tear on front end components, smoother driveline. Fuel savings alone will cover the cost of conversion.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.