[MADMANx511]

Hey all, I know I've been posting a lot since I joined Auszookers recently, I just want to know all I can before getting my '96 Sierra.

The Sierria I'm looking at had a mobile RACQ test done earlier today. There were a few small issues uncovered which (worst-case scenario) will cost me $605 through MIDAS (Inc. $219 service).

The #1 major concern for me which came out of this test is the rear differential has an issue which will result in requiring a replacement eventually.

I was talking to my mate who said I may as well just replace it with a Diff-locker straight-up (which I was planning to do anyway, eventually). I know ARB are the kings of Diff-lockers but they're way outta my price range. I've heard Lokka's are also good, but I thought I'd ask the awesome people of the Auszooker's community for what the best locker would be for approx $1K (+installation).

Thanks guys

[boostedbrick]

Whats the issue with your current diff.. The ARBs can be had for under $900 off websites like LowRange. But still require the use of you existing ring and pinion... Lockrites and such use you existing carrier aswell..

[MADMANx511]

At around 60KPH there's a whiring-like noise coming from the differential.

[Built4thrashing]

needs the backlash adjusted and maybe some new bearings....worst case you need a new center which can be bought for $150 if your in the right place at the right time.

[MADMANx511]

So I won't need to buy a whole new diff? Okay. That's a relief! Haha.

[whincup]

i got one for $230 for one fitted with an unused mini spool. best thing i ever did to the car

[royce]

yeah dont listen to your mate

to fit a locker you need to fix whatever is whining anyway

when you need to replace the oil and you need somebody to pump the damn pump 4000 times, then get your mate in

[MADMANx511]

Lol, sounds like a plan!

I really hope fixing the diff won't cost too much....

[just_cruizin]

mate it's a zook, if it can't be fixed for under $200 buy a replace item for the $200. No one standard item is worth more then that, hell you can buy an engine for $200, won't necessarily be great but it won't necessarily be shit either

[MADMANx511]

Okay, what I think I'll do is check out the local wreckers and have a browse for a rear diff.

[shep]

i bet it is the wheel bearings.

[MADMANx511]

The front wheel bearings are an issue too, but they're an easy fix.

It would be nice if it wasn't a really big issue, but I'm not that lucky.

[sideways]

MADMANx511 wrote:

The front wheel bearings are an issue too, but they're an easy fix.

It would be nice if it wasn't a really big issue, but I'm not that lucky.

You'd have to be quite unlucky for it to be anything but bearings, even if it is A whole diff can be bought for a few hundred bucks, super easy to change it too.

[MADMANx511]

This has filled me with a lot more confidence in purchasing this sierra!

[LAY80N]

just_cruizin wrote:

mate it's a zook, if it can't be fixed for under $200 buy a replace item for the $200. No one standard item is worth more then that, hell you can buy an engine for $200, won't necessarily be great but it won't necessarily be shit either

Hahahaha when it comes to zooks, this is pretty much true for most standard parts.

Layto....