LDS Updates

Cody Brewczynski: From Karting Sensation to V8 Superute Contender

In the high-octane world of motorsports, talent often emerges from unexpected places, and Cody Brewczynski's journey from karting enthusiast to V8 Superute contender is nothing short of remarkable. Born with a passion for speed and a relentless drive to succeed, Cody's rise through the ranks serves as a testament to his unwavering determination and raw talent behind the wheel. As a kid, Cody always dreamed about being involved in the Supercars series, admitting that he is a bit of a Supercars nerd with all the onboard footage he has watched.

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Cody's journey began in the adrenaline-fueled realm of karting, where he honed his skills and quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with on the track. His natural aptitude for racing caught the attention of seasoned professionals, and it wasn't long before he transitioned to the fiercely competitive world of Aussie Racing Cars, where he continued to make waves with his impressive performances.

Racing along side with the likes of Shane Van Gisbergen in the Aussie Racing Car Series, whilst limited, was one of the highlights of the season.

It was Cody's transition to the Superute series that truly solidified his status as a rising star in Australian motorsports. Given the opportunity to pilot a Superute, a vehicle equipped with similar running gear to the revered V8 Supercars, Cody showcased his prowess behind the wheel, impressing both fans and industry insiders alike with his speed and skill.

As Cody prepares to embark on the 2024 season, the stakes have never been higher, racing in both series, V8 Superutes and Aussie Racing Cars he has taken on a huge challenge this year. With the support of Western Sydney Motorsport fine tuning both vehicles, they will be sure to handle the rigorous schedule ahead. The weight of expectations on his shoulders, Cody remains undaunted, channelling his passion and determination into every twist and turn of the track. With the support of his team and the unwavering backing of his fans, Cody is poised to make his mark on the V8 Superute series and etch his name into the Australian motorsport's history books

You can follow Cody's progress on the below dates and on our Social Media Channels.

Superute Series: Televised on Channel 7, Foxtel and Kayo

  • Rd 1 Bathurst 500 Feb 23-25
  • Rd 2 Darwin Jun 14 - 16
  • Rd 3 Sydney Motorsport Park Jul 19-21 - (On Board Camera Round)
  • Rd 4 Bathurst 1000 Oct 9-13
  • Rd 5 Gold Coast 500 Oct 25-27
  • Rd 6 Adelaide 500 Nov 13-17

As well as the Aussie Racing Cars:

  • Rd 1 Bathurst Feb 23-2
  • Rd 3 Perth May 17-19
  • Rd 4 Townsville Jul 5-7 - On board camera round
  • Rd 5 Phillip Island Sep 7-8 ( Live stream on the Australian Superbike channel )

Locked Drive Systems, wishes Cody Brewczynski all the best as the 2024 season unfolds. As all eyes turn towards Cody Brewczynski, the anticipation is palpable as he embarks on his quest for glory.

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Published 22/02/2024 | Author: The LDS Team


Locked Drive Systems will be closed from the 22nd of December 2023 and will reopen on the 2nd of January 2023

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we look forward to working with you all again in 2024.

Christmas holiday operating hours

Published 16/12/2022 | Author: The LDS Team


Locked Drive Systems will be closed from the 23rd of December 2022 till the 8th of January 2023

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we look forward to working with you all again in 2023.

Christmas holiday operating hours

Published 16/12/2022 | Author: The LDS Team


Locked Drive Systems will be closed frm the 25th of December 2021 till the 10th of January 2022

The team at LDS would like to thank all our customers for your patronage throughout the year, we hope you have a great Christmas break and we look forward to seeing you all again in the new year.


Published 20/12/2021 | Author: The LDS Team


Want to know exactly what a NoSpin Locker can do for you? This video from Eaton explains the benefits of a locker

If your wondering how a new NoSpin unit from Locked Drive Systems will help your vehicle, we have a great little from Eaton that showcases the benefits of a locked diff, especially in off road environments.


Published 13/12/2021 | Author: The LDS Team


Fuso Canter 515 Differential Locker Assembly

Custom designed and manufactured by LDS
Suited to vehicles where the RO3OT rear axle is fitted.

The #LDS-HEM515 is a hemisphere and locker assembly that is a direct replacement for the "One Piece" hemisphere where previously a locker was unable to be fitted.

CNC machined from billet 4140 matrial & supplied with new side carrier bearings for ease of installation.


Published 09/12/2021 | Author: The LDS Team


Locked Drive Systems to focus on NoSPIN

From here on out, Locked Drive Systems Pty Ltd has made the decision to focus on our range of NoSPIN units designed for a variety of mostly Japanese Trucks including Hino, Mitsubishi/Fuso, Isuzu, UD and Toyota as well as Iveco

As such we will no longer be focusing on Truetrac or Detroit Locker Differentials.


Published 21/05/2021 | Author: The LDS Team


New Domain Name

Just letting customers know that due to some problems with our old domain name that there has been a change in our domain name. The new address for Locked Drive Systems is lockeddrivesystems.com.au

While we were at it we also went and registered lockeddrivesystems.com and locked-drive.com. Any of these three domains will point you towards this new site; however lockeddrivesystems.com.au is the new official address for Locked Drive Systems.


Published 26/04/2021 | Author: The LDS Team


Welcome To the new Website for Locked Drive Systems

No Spin Differential

It's been a while since we updated this site. So, with the old site starting to look a slow and dated we thought it was time for an upgrade.

On this site you will be able to find information on our range products including Detroit Lockers, TrueTrac limited slip differentials and our own NoSpin Automatic Locking Differential.

Aside from this, in the near future we will be adding a product catalogue that will assist you in finding the right diff for your vehicle. We have products to suit a wide range of trucks from Hino, Mitsubishi/Fuso, Isuzu Trucks, Iveco, Toyota and UD

In the meantime, if you have any questions about our range, you can email us at lds@austtrans.com or give one of our friendly staff a call on (02) 6933 6845 and they will be able to help you select the right product for your application or assist you with any product enquiries that you may have.


Published 18/03/2021 | Author: The LDS Team


Locked Drive Systems Aquired by Australian Transmission Components

Australian Transmission Components (ATC) are pleased to announce the acquisition of Locked Drive Systems Pty Ltd (LDS) effective 28th February 2020 formally based at 5 Peel Street Parramatta NSW 1750.

Locked Drive Systems has been a leader for over 20 years in the Differential Locking sector across many applications from Commercial Truck / Bus, 4WD, Motorsport, with a specialist range that has been developed from over 20 years' experience.

ATC is recognised nationally as the leader in OEM and aftermarket manual transmission / transfer case parts sales. Specialising in Manual Transmission, Transfer Case Components, Rebuild Kits, Reman Assemblies for most makes across passenger, light commercial and 4WD vehicles www.austtrans.com Initially LDS will operate from our Sydney location at Seven Hills.

We are pleased to advise that with the acquisition we are still able to call upon Claus and his knowledge / experience with the LDS product range, along with his 30+ years' experience in the automotive sector guarantee's a seamless transition. With our Head Office based in Wagga we have elected to run LDS from our Sydney warehouse at Unit 1 / 4 Bonz Place Seven Hills 2147


Published 28/02/2020 | Author: The LDS Team