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[Flex]

So today my aussie locker came in for my 8.8. i got to the point of installing the second C clip before giving up. if anyone has any know how for getting this locker in id love a hand. pretty much any time is good for me just send me a pm and ill give u directions.

[calvynandhobbs]

I've never installed a locker into an axle with c-clips, but I've installed a few over the years. Kirk put an Aussie in his 8.8 not that long ago so I'm sure he figured the trick if there is one.

[Flex]

yea i think im gonna take another shot at it today but ya i know kirk has the Aussie in his 8.8.

[kirksjeep]

Well the good news is that installing the second C-clip is the hardest part.  Check out this link for some tips. 

http://rockmodified.com/Tech/aussie/aussie1.htm

After I lined the flat spot in the cam gears I used two flat head screw drivers to seperate the cam gears on the right side.  I then carefully slid the c-clip through the gap created and after 2-3 tries I got it on there.  The last part is to make sure you put the pins/ springs in the right way.  I have heard of people putting them in backwards.  Once you see how it goes together you will think to yourself, wow Aussie sucks at expalining that part of the instructions.  One last tip, grease works well at keeping parts in place as you work.  Good Luck.

[Flex]

so i have decided that the thrust washers r to big so im going to get some thinner ones and that should give enough room to slide the c clip onto the slot. basically the problem was i couldnt get the gap between the cam gear and the axle gear far enough apart to get the c clip in.

[Flex]

so the only shims i have been able to find are carrier shims but i believe those r for the outside of the carrier not the inside but im wondering if they r the same size as the ones in the middle if so they will work anyone know if they r?

[kirksjeep]

Don't forget to make sure the cam gears on the left side are engaged so they will allow the right side to separate as far as it can.  Also give a tug on the left side axle shaft to make sure it is all the way out.  I don't remember if it is in the instructions or if I read it some where else, but make a separator out of a metal clothes hanger.  You shouldn't need any different shims.  If you still can't get it call Dave at Northridge 4x4, they are one of the top distributors and should be able to offer advice.

[Flex]

k ill try give more of a slam to seat the clips and to make space fingers crossed.

[Flex]

so i spread the right side axle gear from the right side cam gear with two screwdrivers and there was no way to get the c clip between them. guess ill give the guy at north ridge a call tomorrow, i dont see how its gonna work without getting sometype of smaller thrust washers.

[rocket]

i have no idea, but will be free next week starting Wed, if you, or anyone is gonna do any wrenching

[calvynandhobbs]

i have no idea, but will be free next week starting Wed, if you, or anyone is gonna do any wrenching

Can I reserve your garage for next week Thursday to change my trans fluid?

[Flex]

omg so i figuered out what i was doing wrong with the locker install it a pretty dumb mistake but at least i got it in.

[calvynandhobbs]

omg so i figuered out what i was doing wrong with the locker install it a pretty dumb mistake but at least i got it in.

At least you got it in. That's what matters.

[rocket]

Come on over, roger!