Diff Locks

LandyMan · Jul 31, 2015

Hi,

I have seen a few discos with diff locks in the front and rear axels.

Probably a stupid question, but I'm assuming you can get similar difflocks for defender axels?

Thanks

109inches · Jul 31, 2015

Hi
Yes you can as disco axles are effectively the same as the defender ones so discovery locking diffs would it defender axles as long as you have the right number of splines. As well as locking diffs you can also get limited slip diffs I think Ashcroft sell both but very pricey you'd be able to afford another Land Rover to tow you out for the price of diff lockers.

bankz5152 · Jul 31, 2015

When funds allow I was going to get an Ashcroft LSD, cheaper than a whole active locking diff set and should be suitable for my needs.

Turboman · Jul 31, 2015

LandyMan said:
Hi,

I have seen a few discos with diff locks in the front and rear axels.

Probably a stupid question, but I'm assuming you can get similar difflocks for defender axels?

Thanks

Yes, they are available for almost all diffs!

I have had a few kinds over the years, and they are fantastic if you are off-road a lot, specially if it is very slippy.
There are many different types, some you activate from the cab, as required. Usually either by air, or by electric switching. They are good, because you don't use on hard surfaces, so no effect on road handling.
Some others are there all the time, but release mechanically to permit cornering. They are better for vehicles that spend a lot of time off road, and need no activation system eg Air compressors or electric switching.
Try forum search ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ . Limited slip diffentials too!

bankz5152 said:
When funds allow I was going to get an Ashcroft LSD, cheaper than a whole active locking diff set and should be suitable for my needs.

Got Detroit myself,trutrac in front, love em!

If I was getting them now, I would look at Ashcroft, they seem to get very good write ups.

bankz5152 · Jul 31, 2015

good news! I thought ~£600 for essentially a brand new diff and LSD fitted wasn't too bad! Plus I have a spare diff lying around

LandyMan · Jul 31, 2015

cool, thanks for the info guys ... i'm still umming and arring about whether to get a disco or a defender :s

Decisions decisions!!

bankz5152 · Jul 31, 2015

Fender.

LandyMan · Jul 31, 2015

bankz5152 said:
Fender.

advantages / disadvantages of a fender over a disco?

FMog · Jul 31, 2015

A Defender won't lose any value, in fact only likely to increase in value if you look after it well, Defenders look better (obviously this is down to personal preference), and Defenders are just better at offroading (which clearly is important to you if you're looking at diffs).

However... Disco's are comfy, cheaper and friendlier as a daily commuter.

It is all down to what tickles your fancy and what your needs are.

LandyMan · Jul 31, 2015

FMog said:
A Defender won't lose any value, in fact only likely to increase in value if you look after it well, Defenders look better (obviously this is down to personal preference), and Defenders are just better at offroading (which clearly is important to you if you're looking at diffs).

However... Disco's are comfy, cheaper and friendlier as a daily commuter.

It is all down to what tickles your fancy and what your needs are.

Thanks, that's an interesting point about them holding their value. If it was down to me I would defo get a 90, but I have a better half and 3 kids to consider too. Maybe I should sell the freelander (although I was thinking about turning it into a rally car lol) and get both a disco and a 90 :s

bankz5152 · Jul 31, 2015

Could get a 110, plenty of space for the family. Or get both.

I paid £8k for my 90 insured for £11,500. Thats some decent appreciation, whether I would actually get that or not ive no idea lol

LandyMan · Jul 31, 2015

bankz5152 said:
Could get a 110, plenty of space for the family. Or get both.

I paid £8k for my 90 insured for £11,500. Thats some decent appreciation, whether I would actually get that or not ive no idea lol

that is good appreciation! I don;t know what to do ... I;ve been watching some ikizler twins videos which is making me want a disco

FMog · Jul 31, 2015

LandyMan said:
that is good appreciation! I don;t know what to do ... I;ve been watching some ikizler twins videos which is making me want a disco

Yeah, you could spend a bucket load modifying a Disco, or you could get a vehicle that can do everything without any mods

The way I always looked at it, remember the Camel Trophy? - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camel_Trophy

Even when the Camel Trophy had progressed through the years and started using Discovery's (And Freelander's) as the main vehicle (so Landy could try and promote them as an off-road vehicle), what do you think the support vehicle was for when things got really tough and the Disco's and Freelanders got into difficulty? You got it... It was a Defender!

Proven track-record

Bennehboy · Jul 31, 2015

I'll remember the above the next time I cruise by a fender stuck coz it has no TC.

tacr2man · Jul 31, 2015

Some do

and I would probabably cruise past you with double maxi drive diff lock, but I wouldnt , I would help a fellow landy driver out and give you a tow

Re OP there is a whole range of traction aiding things available, you need to search for diff locks, lim slips, torque biasing, and then work out which best suits what you intend doing .

FMog · Jul 31, 2015

tacr2man said:
Some do
and I would probabably cruise past you with double maxi drive diff lock, but I wouldnt , I would help a fellow landy driver out and give you a tow

I tow anyone... because it's a lot of fun and people try giving you money!!

LandyMan · Jul 31, 2015

FMog said:
Yeah, you could spend a bucket load modifying a Disco, or you could get a vehicle that can do everything without any mods

The way I always looked at it, remember the Camel Trophy? - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camel_Trophy

Even when the Camel Trophy had progressed through the years and started using Discovery's (And Freelander's) as the main vehicle (so Landy could try and promote them as an off-road vehicle), what do you think the support vehicle was for when things got really tough and the Disco's and Freelanders got into difficulty? You got it... It was a Defender!

Proven track-record

good point!

LandyMan · Jul 31, 2015

tacr2man said:
Some do
and I would probabably cruise past you with double maxi drive diff lock, but I wouldnt , I would help a fellow landy driver out and give you a tow

Re OP there is a whole range of traction aiding things available, you need to search for diff locks, lim slips, torque biasing, and then work out which best suits what you intend doing .

theres too much to choose from it's actually giving me a headache

LandyMan · Jul 31, 2015

Bennehboy said:
I'll remember the above the next time I cruise by a fender stuck coz it has no TC.

my bro in his 110 got stuck in some ruts, i sailed through them in my freelander :s

FMog · Jul 31, 2015

LandyMan said:
my bro in his 110 got stuck in some ruts, i sailed through them in my freelander :s

Ah well that's the difference, A Freelander will float (or sail

), Defenders do have a tendency to leak (and sink)

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