American GBR CDL Kit

Big Phil · Dec 30, 2013

Hi,

Any one fitted the American GBR CDL kit to their Disco. Seems very easy to fit as it does not require the centre console gearstick/hi-lo unit to be removed to gain access.

Regards

Phil*

meego · Dec 31, 2013

Big Phil said:
Hi,

Any one fitted the American GBR CDL kit to their Disco. Seems very easy to fit as it does not require the centre console gearstick/hi-lo unit to be removed to gain access.

Regards

Phil*

Great.......what is it??????

fanatic · Dec 31, 2013

Centre diff lock

meego · Dec 31, 2013

fanatic said:
Centre diff lock

Thanks. I can go to bed happy now.

sierrafery · Dec 31, 2013

i improvised something similar i think with a flexible wrench extension and it works... used this principle: http://www.discoweb.org/cdl/index.htm

DIFFLOCK66 · Dec 31, 2013

Ah, found out why phil messaged me now

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...goes off for a quick google...

musky81 · Dec 31, 2013

Where can we see this kit? Is it definetely similar to the extensio spindle joby with hole through the console? Im planning to fit the hi/lo shift lever cdl some time in new year, I do believe its expensive for what it is but want good looking finish.

hughdavies · Dec 31, 2013

Did my own using bits and bobs in tool kit.

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jayf12000 · Jan 1, 2014

the kit the o/p asked about is a switch operated solenoid no linkage to be fitted into the ctr console. here it is here Great Basin Rovers CDL Solenoid kit installation.

musky81 · Jan 1, 2014

Looks neat, but didnt see any mention of cost. If centre console needs to come out anyway then probably better just fitting manual linkage as would expect it to be far more reliable. Good to have alternatives tho.

DIFFLOCK66 · Jan 1, 2014

HUGH! - that install looks the mutt's nuts!

What's the black tube of vinyl/leather type material for?

The problem I see with an electrically operated CDL is that the solenoid doesn't know about NOT crunching the lock in and out. Or does the CDL not operate on the same fashion as the hi/lo select; you sometimes have to feel it in or out - anyone with mechanical sympathy knows what I mean

DIFFLOCK66 · Jan 1, 2014

musky81 said:
If centre console needs to come out anyway..

and it does. Hence the need for drill and poprivet tool listed in the link.

50 pence · Jan 1, 2014

DIFFLOCK66 said:
HUGH! - that install looks the mutt's nuts! :cthe black tube of vinyl/leather type material for?

The problem I see with an electrically operated CDL is that the solenoid doesn't know about NOT crunching the lock in and out. Or does the CDL not operate on the same fashion as the hi/lo select; you sometimes have to feel it in or out - anyone with mechanical sympathy knows what I mean

The diff lock selector yoke moves on a shaft under spring tension when the selector spigot is turned. So you are not actually forcing the diffs to lock. If the diff teeth arnt lined up, the lock ring " waits " under the spring tension untill they are aligned and then the locking ring movs across. The same applies when unlocking the diffs. This is why the light on the dash doesnt always come on the moment you push the lever across.

DIFFLOCK66 · Jan 1, 2014

50 pence said:
If the diff teeth arnt lined up, the lock ring " waits " under the spring tension untill they are aligned and then the locking ring movs across.

Ah, I thank you 50P

it is different to the hi/lo selector.

Thor1950 · Jan 1, 2014

DIFFLOCK66 said:
HUGH! - that install looks the mutt's nuts! What's the black tube of vinyl/leather type material for?

The problem I see with an electrically operated CDL is that the solenoid doesn't know about NOT crunching the lock in and out. Or does the CDL not operate on the same fashion as the hi/lo select; you sometimes have to feel it in or out - anyone with mechanical sympathy knows what I mean

That has been used on 4x4's in the US for 20+ years and works a treat

musky81 · Jan 1, 2014

DIFFLOCK66 said:
and it does. Hence the need for drill and poprivet tool listed in the link.

Suppose it may be installer preference then, O/P reckoned it could be installed without removing centre console. It looks like it could be with a bit of nimble fingerdedness.

JordanTD5 · Jan 1, 2014

For anyone looking for a cheaper option, the D1 CDL lever is easy to fit. It just needs a bit of a tweak to the Hi/Lo linkage rod to work on the D2.

Standard Disco 2 setup with Hi/Lo only.

Disco 1 linkage fitted.

Big Phil · Jan 1, 2014

hughdavies said:
Did my own using bits and bobs in tool kit.

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Very very nice.

Regards

Phil*

Big Phil · Jan 1, 2014

musky81 said:
Suppose it may be installer preference then, O/P reckoned it could be installed without removing centre console. It looks like it could be with a bit of nimble fingerdedness.

Aye, that's what I read, a bit awkward but possible.

I suppose the one thing that may be "bad" about the electric CDL selector jobby
, if you are a keen off roader water or mud ingress may in time ruin it.

Regards

Phil*

hughdavies · Jan 1, 2014

DIFFLOCK66 said:
HUGH! - that install looks the mutt's nuts! What's the black tube of vinyl/leather type material for?

The problem I see with an electrically operated CDL is that the solenoid doesn't know about NOT crunching the lock in and out. Or does the CDL not operate on the same fashion as the hi/lo select; you sometimes have to feel it in or out - anyone with mechanical sympathy knows what I mean

Bicycle tube to keep the muck out after greasing it all up.

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