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We don't have a Jeep JL video of a front and rear locker, but we could shoot one. We don't have a rear locker available for the JL rear axle, but we do have them for older Jeeps.

@@corajokinen253 i have an XJ amyway

Yes it does

Yes, you can buy our sundial tool to help remove it. torqmasters.com/product/sundial-tool-for-subaru-va2-type-differentials/

@ioanbugheanu6836 the locker sends torque to both wheel, no matter the traction level. When coasting and turning the locker can ratchet to allow for wheel speed differentiation.

It depends. A front locker in a 4wd vehicle is not engaged in 2wd. A rear locker in a AWD vehicle like the Subaru is engaged all the time but it doesn't have 100% torque to the rear differential. A rear locker in a 2WD or 4WD vehicle is always engaged. This style of locker allows for wheel speed differentiation and it does this by ratcheting.

Many things external to the locker can cause the locker to be louder in one vehicle vs another vehicle. That's why we shot this video in a stock jeep. After we lifted this jeep and changed wheel offset the clicking in 2wd went away completely.

We would not recommend a front axle locker because you don't have 2wd for on the road driving.

3 hours is realistic. Make sure you have the special socket before getting started. A mechanic will probably have the socket.

Yes you can still use X mode, and we do when we are offroading in deep mud.

Depending on the condition of the vehicle and any corrosion, install on a Subaru should take about 2 to 3 hours. Any 4x4 shop should be able to install the locker.

You can order directly from our website. Here's a link to the model you need torqmasters.com/product/torq-locker-tl-canam-front-differential-locker/

Have you checked out our Subaru Wilderness Install video? We break down every step for the install, it's pretty easy with normal tools. czcams.com/video/sVIpCBFyMdQ/video.html

Most of the 06 WRX's have a viscous limited slip rear differential - our lockers won't work with that case. You would need to swap in a used 5 Bolt style R-160 with matching gear ratio to run our locker. Our lockers are designed for on and off road use, most of our customers install in daily drivers.

It's a lot of work to put a TORQ Locker in the front of a Subaru, and we don't recommend it for on-road driving if you are only AWD - too much wear and tear on the front CV's. Customers have done it however.

You can certainly install one of our lockers if the fitment matches our offerings. It looks like you have a 5 Bolt style rear differential. We have heard from track racing guys that they don't like the additional backlash the locker adds, but you adjust your driving style to account for this. Traction control is not affected by the locker because there is no wheel slippage sensed by the system.

The Rav4 differentials are not suitable for this style of locker. They are cast aluminum and can crack.

We have not noticed any change in fuel mileage.

We do not currently have one for the rear axle application

@Eric-qu2vp No, the locker will not cause any issues with the transfer case.

@banzaiib you are correct, the locker will only lock when torque is applied via the drive shaft/transfer case in 4wd hi and low. Likely you won't hear any ratcheting in 2wd, but if you do it will be slight. Dana 30's are our most popular selling model for the reasons you listed.

But I don't understand how to recognize it if it engaged. The wheels should spin in the same direction ?

Yes, the TORQ Locker is compatible with every Visco-Lok from 2007 to today

No problems going down hill at all. Only thing to note is when all of the weight of the vehicle is on the front axle it may be a bit harder to steer when rock crawling.

Thank you! I will be getting one soon!

@calfolkionized we do not do installs at our shop, but any 4x4 shop should be able to install our style of locker.

We use regular gas. We go through the build at the beginning of the video. Happy to help with any questions you have.

@@corajokinen253 Right. I just figured there was something jotted down on virtual paper, a website of some sorts. Either way, thank you for answering my question. 👍

Octane is going to be dependent on engine design and ECU tuning. The rest of a vehicle's drivetrain shouldn't have any impact on fuel requirements. Octane's main use is for preventing engine knock.

Any audible clicking varies by vehicle. Our Wilderness is nearly silent. TORQ Lockers in Subaru's are generally very quiet.

@@TorqMastersIndustries done. 👍👍

Works great, both rear tires will always spin when throttle is applied. In sand it's important to air down as well.

No, you don't have to adjust backlash at all. You don't touch the pinion. That's the beauty of this type of locker, easy to install. We like to say, if you can change the brakes on a car, you have the mechanical ability to install a TORQ Locker.

@@TorqMastersIndustries How does the TORQ locker affect daily drivability? Just Keep it in 2hi? Toyota does recommend putting my Tacoma in 4hi once a month to keep things lubricated. Im just concerned if having the front diff locked while driving will cause any issues. Thanks for the replies

​@@joshlopez9913 Normal daily driving in 2WD will feel the same as an open differential, no lock up at all in 2WD. You can use 4WD with a front locker on the road if needed in deep snow. One of your front axle shafts is always turning, that keeps things lubricated. I don't see a need to shift into 4wd once a month, we don't do that with any of our vehicles.

We can't comment on Subaru's warranty, that's their call, not ours. If there ever was a warranty issue you could remove the locker prior to bringing it in for drive train specific service work.

Thanks Guys!

What model Can-Am do you have? Maverick, Commander, Outlander, etc?

Outlander 700 xmr (new red one, 2023 model)

@@deporbs thanks for the additional info. Our locker will not work with your front diff. Looks like you have the 4Lok front diff. Our locker only works with the ViscoLok front diff.

@Doc1855 the TORQ Locker has no noticeable affect on tire wear. With a TORQ Locker your rear wheels will spin at different speeds and prevent scrubbing. You turn left and right so the wear will be even.

@@TorqMastersIndustries Thank you !

VW had that a few years back in the toureg

No, the locker does not affect any of these systems. There is never a rear slipping wheel, so none of these systems engage regarding the rear driveline.

@@tractiontogoanywhere660 - thanks for the reply, this was my question as well.

How do these handle on a Subaru Ascent? - Great, just like in the video here Does the weight of the Ascent affect the locker's ability or longevity? - no, not one bit Also, does it increase any strain on the Ascent's overall AWD and CVT systems? - no, it helps I'm about to have Rallitek install one on our 2023 Subaru Ascent. - They are a great company to work with and very experienced installers!

@weatherornotsubaru, I can confirm everything @@corajokinen253 says above. I've got 10,000 miles on my locker right now, in my Ascent, and I just beat the utter heck out of it all over Utah, Nevada and Colorado.

The locker will not cause a traction control light to turn on. During the install it's easy to damage an ABS sensor or stretch or pinch the abs wire.

In the video we show best practices, it's ok if you didn't use thread locker, as long as your torqued the ring gear bolts properly.

The Subaru drivetrain drives 1 front tire and 1 rear tire. If you lift a tire all the torque will go to the tire in the air and you will loose forward momentum - but not with a locker! Same with a slipping tire. Subaru has a traction control system that tries to combat this but it's not as reliable or predictable as a locker.

Same reason most cars come with open differentials. Cost. They're fairly expensive, and will increase the overall price of the vehicle. Full time AWD just means that the system never shuts off. The vehicle is always trying to send power to all four wheels, even when there's plenty of traction to be had. Part time AWD systems primarily drive only the front or rear axle, and only send power to the other axle when low traction situations are encountered.

A locker has negligible fuel consumption and tire wear. Tire wear also depends on driving style and tire.

I am at 9,000+ miles on my locker, cross country and off-roading, in a much heavier (than an Outback) Ascent that's very sensitive to anything that impacts fuel economy. I haven't noticed any negative impact at all.

The additional traction gained by a locker far outweighs any slight understeer it can add. We haven't had any Subaru customers remove their locker due to understeer. I would go ahead and install it and hit the trails, it's a game changer!

I don't have a Foz or OB - I have an Ascent - so, there is a weight difference (I'm a half ton or more heavier). I can say that the locker is barely noticeable on road after the first few thousand miles I put on it. And as for off-road, very worth it. If you watch my recent vids (August 2023-Sept 2023 publish dates) you will see other Subies spinning and locking opposite rear wheels on terrain where mine locked them together and clawed up things easily. The first thousand miles, the locker was a little louder. Note, I didn't say loud - it wasn't loud. More like a light "click click click click" on turns, like in Torq-Masters' video. Every now and then, in slow maneuvering in a parking lot with tightly turned wheels (eg, backing up and going forward with the wheels sharply turned), it would make one or two characteristic clunks of the old school lockers, but that stopped happening after a few thousand miles as well. If you do silly adventures like I do, I think you'll love it. 🤩 This winter, I will be testing it out in the snow and on ice - I expect, even weighing in at as much as 6,000 pounds (2,721 kg), my Ascent should be well behaved.

The 84 Subaru GL wagon is an amazing wagon. My friends and I were recently judging cars at a Subie Festival and picked A GL wagon as a winner in the off-road build class. But, there's nothing wrong with each of us loving our own model and year Subarus for our own reasons. 😉 I love when others enjoy their Subies as much as I enjoy mine, even if it's not a Subie I'd choose to own. Sharing the #SubieLove. Anyway, wishing you many more years of happy adventures with your GL!!!