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.
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.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
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!
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. 
LandyMan
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advantages / disadvantages of a fender over a disco?
FMog
Active Member
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.
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
Well-Known Member
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
LandyMan
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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
Active Member
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
tacr2man
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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 .
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
Active Member
I tow anyone... because it's a lot of fun and people try giving you money!!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
LandyMan
Well-Known Member
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
Well-Known Member
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
Well-Known Member
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
Active Member
Ah well that's the difference, A Freelander will float (or sail
), Defenders do have a tendency to leak (and sink) 
