Uploaded September 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Tips, tricks, and installation tutorial for putting a TORQ locker in your 5-bolt Subaru differential. This video is intended to show you our process and lessons learned from installing autolockers in our 2011 Subaru WRX and 1998 Subaru Forester (aka Off-road Granny).
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Contents
1:07 Diff/Carrier/Stuff removal
4:53 Disassembling the differential carrier
6:44 Locker installation
9:25 Differential reassembly
15:04 Checklist
16:07 Diff/Carrier/Stuff installation
Useful stuff
Official install guide - torqmasters.com/sites/default/files/TL-R160%20-%20Installation%20Manual%20-%20final.pdf
Where to buy/info/questions - torqmasters.com/torq_locker_subaru_r160_five_bolt
Tools
o 3/8” and 1/2” ratchet
o 3/8” and 1/2” torque wrenches
o 12mm box wrench
o 14mm box wrench
o 17mm box wrench
o 12mm socket
o 14mm socket
o 17mm socket
o Dead blow hammer
o Punch for cross shaft roll pin removal
o Pry bar
o Slip-joint and needle nose Pliers
o Small flat blade screwdriver
Recommended:
Transmission jack to help remove and install the carrier.
1/2" impact gun
Channel shop - poyboffroad.redbubble.com
Discord server - discord.gg/7fz3WyP
facebook.com/Powerofyourbrains
instagram.com/Powerofyourbrains
patreon.com/powerofyourbrains
twitter.com/POYBoffroad
Check out these playlists
MODS - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVrUBKqCU7Ys0rPkrSk3ton4SvMhpzLLO
ADVENTURES - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVrUBKqCU7YuD49edWZucupRiojB6QjKW
TORQ locker videos
Unboxing - youtube.com/watch?v=LI_JoHiRw9s
How it works - youtube.com/watch?v=JcbAZOak974
Off-road before/after - youtube.com/watch?v=Je_MZVw1Z9M&t=226s
On-road + gravel - youtube.com/watch?v=IJ0xXTSsl3I&t=743s
TORQ LOCKER vs X-MODE - youtu.be/wa5ZaCCtZXQ
Featuring sounds from "Far Apart" and "New Touch" by Airglow
airglow-strat.bandcamp.com/album/airglow-memory-bank
#torqlocker #Install
Tips, tricks, and installation tutorial for putting a TORQ locker in your 5-bolt Subaru differential. This video is intended to show you our process and lessons learned from installing autolockers in our 2011 Subaru WRX and 1998 Subaru Forester (aka Off-road Granny).
Comment, share, like, and subscribe for more!
Contents
1:07 Diff/Carrier/Stuff removal
4:53 Disassembling the differential carrier
6:44 Locker installation
9:25 Differential reassembly
15:04 Checklist
16:07 Diff/Carrier/Stuff installation
Useful stuff
Official install guide - torqmasters.com/sites/default/files/TL-R160%20-%20Installation%20Manual%20-%20final.pdf
Where to buy/info/questions - torqmasters.com/torq_locker_subaru_r160_five_bolt
Tools
o 3/8” and 1/2” ratchet
o 3/8” and 1/2” torque wrenches
o 12mm box wrench
o 14mm box wrench
o 17mm box wrench
o 12mm socket
o 14mm socket
o 17mm socket
o Dead blow hammer
o Punch for cross shaft roll pin removal
o Pry bar
o Slip-joint and needle nose Pliers
o Small flat blade screwdriver
Recommended:
Transmission jack to help remove and install the carrier.
1/2" impact gun
Channel shop - poyboffroad.redbubble.com
Discord server - discord.gg/7fz3WyP
facebook.com/Powerofyourbrains
instagram.com/Powerofyourbrains
patreon.com/powerofyourbrains
twitter.com/POYBoffroad
Check out these playlists
MODS - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVrUBKqCU7Ys0rPkrSk3ton4SvMhpzLLO
ADVENTURES - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVrUBKqCU7YuD49edWZucupRiojB6QjKW
TORQ locker videos
Unboxing - youtube.com/watch?v=LI_JoHiRw9s
How it works - youtube.com/watch?v=JcbAZOak974
Off-road before/after - youtube.com/watch?v=Je_MZVw1Z9M&t=226s
On-road + gravel - youtube.com/watch?v=IJ0xXTSsl3I&t=743s
TORQ LOCKER vs X-MODE - youtu.be/wa5ZaCCtZXQ
Featuring sounds from "Far Apart" and "New Touch" by Airglow
airglow-strat.bandcamp.com/album/airglow-memory-bank
#torqlocker #Install
