Ran into an issue: Needed to take the provided circlips out of the locker and put them in my axle ends. This wasn’t in the video but I’ve seen other people run into as well. It’s in small text in the installation guide. I’ll be doing a full breakdown video for my 02 outback h6 hopefully soon
Probably a good idea to tap the 1/4 inch hole for the breather before you put the diff cover on. That way no metal shavings get into the diff. Thanks for the video!
Wish we had people like you in the state of Florida, please let me know if you have someone in our state, been fighting a r160 with howling noise for a year now
I did a 4.44 swap in my 92 SVX and didn't know these existed till now. I ended up loading the LSD carrier into the new 4.44 donor instead. I guess for streetability, the LSD provides for a smoother action and these lockers are meant for more offroad use. I'll definitely keep them in mind when I EJ swap my Justy. I did notice a difference between how I load the pumpkin vs how you did. I leave the lateral links alone and remove/install the axles as I'm lowering/raising the pumpkin in and out. It takes less time and I don't have to worry about possibly snapping the long bolts that are notorious for corrosion. That being said, I live in the desert, so corrosion isn't an issue, I just prefer the ease of removal/installation. What are your thoughts on this method vs the way you depicted in your video?
That’s a great swap! I would love to swap a 3.3 SVX motor into my forester. I definitely agree on the smoother action with the LSD. I have buddies who switch their locker off when on the street. I don’t, I run my all the time. Have to be careful of turning fast/ sharp. I also live in the desert and have no corrosion issues. It’s nice. I believe both ways are appropriate. Really comes down to how a person was taught, and their preference. John preferred to do it this way, so we did. I think the important part is making sure things go back together properly, and snug.
@@aint_onmyrocker Hi, when you say you have buddies who switch off the locker when on the street do you mean that they put the car into 2wd mode with a fuse?
@@donovanbonner7111 not unless you change gear ratios. Take the SVX for instance. It originally comes stock with an LSD in the rear, but open diff in the front. This makes the car very streetable. Putting a locker in the rear will make it bind noticeably more on the street, but still tolerable. Put it in the front also....then kiss street driving goodbye.
I want this too on my 2015 OB 3.6 but I’m located in Northern California. Let me know if there’s a shop that you know off that can do this job, properly.
I've heard diff bushings should be replaced if doing this, anything else recommend to replace that's not failing at the time, also is an alignment needed with what has to be loosened on the the control arms? Have one waiting to be installed! Thanks
You can replace the bushings while your down there. I didn’t because it didn’t look bad. Just visually inspect it. Not sure about an alignment. I didn’t not need one. If you do replace anything else while your down here, absolutely do your clutch pack in your transmission. You will have already had to take the parts off needed to across that
My Forester is a 2011. I thought to replace the seals on each side just because they old, although not leaking. Any insight on this? Additionally my Forester has about 175000 miles with original CV axles. Perhaps replace since I am this far into disassembly?
No it does not. Now does your locker click when your turn? Yes it does. But I drove 12k miles this summer bouncing around going coast to coast and had zero issues so far.
Just ordered my torq, I don’t have any tools to install it my self I called a mechanic shop and he said he can do it it would be around 800$ does that seem right in labor?
@@aint_onmyrocker OoOofff *smacks forehead* thank you very much for your quick response, means 🌎 to me, i was not aware my diff was not an open diff. Appreciate you and God bless!!
@@aint_onmyrocker also, will i need to source an open diff with the same exact gear ratio? I have no idea what my diff ratio on this unit is, i know it is a VLSD R160 type (idk the gear ratio). Please advise.
@@aint_onmyrocker i know that, the gear ratios are whats confusing. I have no idea what my vlsd diff gear ratio is, so i wouldn't know wich open diff to get.
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Ran into an issue:
Needed to take the provided circlips out of the locker and put them in my axle ends.
This wasn’t in the video but I’ve seen other people run into as well.
It’s in small text in the installation guide.
I’ll be doing a full breakdown video for my 02 outback h6 hopefully soon
You should do an install video! I wasn’t in charge of the “content” as I was filming.. but I hear ya !
This video cleared up alot of questions I've had. Thank you for posting this, my subaru will be getting upgraded soon
Hope to have you in the locker club soon! 100% worth it!
@@aint_onmyrocker is this essentially making a open rear differential into a lsd ?
@@That_fella_named_J No it is not.
And LSD is different then a Torq locker.
In my own opinion the Torq locker is much more superior
Probably a good idea to tap the 1/4 inch hole for the breather before you put the diff cover on. That way no metal shavings get into the diff. Thanks for the video!
Agreed.
I will say wait until you have a locker, you’ll always have metal flakes in your fluid
Wish we had people like you in the state of Florida, please let me know if you have someone in our state, been fighting a r160 with howling noise for a year now
Man, I want this product on my Subaru Outback. Where can I find this man to install mine?!
Maybe a length of tubing over the punch to help keep the keeper pin aligned for reassembly?
Can’t say I’ve tried that, but I think that’s a great idea!
I did a 4.44 swap in my 92 SVX and didn't know these existed till now. I ended up loading the LSD carrier into the new 4.44 donor instead. I guess for streetability, the LSD provides for a smoother action and these lockers are meant for more offroad use. I'll definitely keep them in mind when I EJ swap my Justy.
I did notice a difference between how I load the pumpkin vs how you did.
I leave the lateral links alone and remove/install the axles as I'm lowering/raising the pumpkin in and out. It takes less time and I don't have to worry about possibly snapping the long bolts that are notorious for corrosion. That being said, I live in the desert, so corrosion isn't an issue, I just prefer the ease of removal/installation. What are your thoughts on this method vs the way you depicted in your video?
That’s a great swap! I would love to swap a 3.3 SVX motor into my forester.
I definitely agree on the smoother action with the LSD. I have buddies who switch their locker off when on the street. I don’t, I run my all the time. Have to be careful of turning fast/ sharp.
I also live in the desert and have no corrosion issues. It’s nice.
I believe both ways are appropriate. Really comes down to how a person was taught, and their preference.
John preferred to do it this way, so we did.
I think the important part is making sure things go back together properly, and snug.
@@aint_onmyrocker Hi, when you say you have buddies who switch off the locker when on the street do you mean that they put the car into 2wd mode with a fuse?
@@theMatrixEndsHere I have a few that do it that way, and I know a few that have done it VIA a switch method
Don't you have to change the other differential as well?
@@donovanbonner7111 not unless you change gear ratios. Take the SVX for instance. It originally comes stock with an LSD in the rear, but open diff in the front. This makes the car very streetable. Putting a locker in the rear will make it bind noticeably more on the street, but still tolerable. Put it in the front also....then kiss street driving goodbye.
I want this too on my 2015 OB 3.6 but I’m located in Northern California. Let me know if there’s a shop that you know off that can do this job, properly.
I've heard diff bushings should be replaced if doing this, anything else recommend to replace that's not failing at the time, also is an alignment needed with what has to be loosened on the the control arms? Have one waiting to be installed! Thanks
You can replace the bushings while your down there. I didn’t because it didn’t look bad.
Just visually inspect it.
Not sure about an alignment. I didn’t not need one.
If you do replace anything else while your down here, absolutely do your clutch pack in your transmission. You will have already had to take the parts off needed to across that
What do you do if the gap isn't between 3-5 thousandths though?
I really couldn’t tell you. I’m not a pro mechanic. I make films and do lighter work
Can a locker be installed on a 2022 forester wilderness??
Not that I know of. I’m not sure if anyone has put one in the new transmission
My Forester is a 2011. I thought to replace the seals on each side just because they old, although not leaking. Any insight on this? Additionally my Forester has about 175000 miles with original CV axles. Perhaps replace since I am this far into disassembly?
Does this affect the overall drivability? Pretty cool diff, I like its American made.
No it does not. Now does your locker click when your turn? Yes it does. But I drove 12k miles this summer bouncing around going coast to coast and had zero issues so far.
Where is your shop located? I lam interested in having a locker installed in a 1 bolt.
I don’t actually have a shop, I work on all my own cars.
What's that about third pair of hands? Are we supposed to be monkeys with already two pairs of hands? 😉
Do you have to measure the shims?
Its not called a box end spanner its called a ring spanner.
Just ordered my torq, I don’t have any tools to install it my self I called a mechanic shop and he said he can do it it would be around 800$ does that seem right in labor?
I’m not sure, but being that it will be a full day project that seems pretty reasonable. Especially if the shop rate is 125$ an hour.
do I have to swap out that breather for a tube?
You don’t have to. I did.
Will this locker fit into a R160 Ver2 VLSD diff? I cannot seem to remove the spider gears to install this locker. 😭
No. Your diff cannot be LSD. You need to source an open diff from another Subaru. Try the junk yard or online.
@@aint_onmyrocker OoOofff *smacks forehead* thank you very much for your quick response, means 🌎 to me, i was not aware my diff was not an open diff. Appreciate you and God bless!!
@@aint_onmyrocker also, will i need to source an open diff with the same exact gear ratio? I have no idea what my diff ratio on this unit is, i know it is a VLSD R160 type (idk the gear ratio). Please advise.
@@MickYETi You need to have what you currently have but open diff.
Look for a 5 Bolt R160 open diff
@@aint_onmyrocker i know that, the gear ratios are whats confusing. I have no idea what my vlsd diff gear ratio is, so i wouldn't know wich open diff to get.
How long did it take to receive the locker do you think?
I got mine in a week. But I’m sure it depends on mulitple factors