What diff lockers?
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Thinking of getting a diff locker for the rear axle of my 2008 defender 110 as it doesn't have traction control fitted. It is my daily driver in the city during the week as well as my weekend offroading toy.
I understand that Detroit lockers would not be ideal in the city.
What are the best lockers to get? ARB seem to be the most popular - are they the obvious choice?
Well, of you can afford it, and ARB locker is the daddy. Selectable, so no issues on the road, etc. I'd like one, but cN't picture me dropping the 800 quid it would be for it. You could put a Detroit type locker in the front, so you only use it when in 4wd mode. Steering could be weird in snow though.
TheHeretic said:
Ayahuasca said:
No snow in the tropics!
The Defender is permanent 4WD so I think front Detroit wossits are out.
You know, I never knew defenders were permanent 4wd! I always thought they had a 2H, 4H, 4L arrangement. The Defender is permanent 4WD so I think front Detroit wossits are out.
Depends mostly on what your attempting to do with your 90. Most perform extremely well without the need for a locker in either axle.
I do have ARB lockers in both axles on mine but dont need them on greenlanes but do use them when (if i get chance)I attend p&p days.
There are other options out there for lockers but for the life of me I cant remember the names!
I do have ARB lockers in both axles on mine but dont need them on greenlanes but do use them when (if i get chance)I attend p&p days.
There are other options out there for lockers but for the life of me I cant remember the names!
SmokinV8 said:
Depends mostly on what your attempting to do with your 90. Most perform extremely well without the need for a locker in either axle.
I do have ARB lockers in both axles on mine but dont need them on greenlanes but do use them when (if i get chance)I attend p&p days.
There are other options out there for lockers but for the life of me I cant remember the names!
Went up a steep muddy slippery hill the other day and got stuck with a wheel spinning on each axle; retreated and gave it more welly and went up second time no problem.I do have ARB lockers in both axles on mine but dont need them on greenlanes but do use them when (if i get chance)I attend p&p days.
There are other options out there for lockers but for the life of me I cant remember the names!
BUT the Discovery behind me with its electronic traction control breezed up much more easily and without giving it as many beans.
Makes me think that either TC or lockers would be good. Retro-fit TC is not an option so left with deciding what lockers to get.
Ayahuasca said:
No snow in the tropics!
The Defender is permanent 4WD so I think front Detroit wossits are out.
you can use a detroit (eaton) lockers in a landrover without any problems as they automatically allow speed differention when requried. or you could go for a detroit Truetrac LSD. The Defender is permanent 4WD so I think front Detroit wossits are out.
I ran a detroit locker in the back and truetrac in the front of my 90.
DL's used to have a reputation for being a bit snappy and causing tyre wear and chirps on cornering but the latest ones are fine. What you have to remember is that unlike most DL's are locked by default and unlock when they detect the need for differential action on cornering. As long as they are adjusted right they are pretty much transparent in use. You can use them in the front but they can make the steering snatch and are a bit troublesome in snow (which won't bother you!).
I much prefer them to air-lockers as they are automatic, don't have all the complication of a compressor and no vulnerable air lines down to your diff. DL in the back, truetrac in the front is unbeatable IMHO.
DL's used to have a reputation for being a bit snappy and causing tyre wear and chirps on cornering but the latest ones are fine. What you have to remember is that unlike most DL's are locked by default and unlock when they detect the need for differential action on cornering. As long as they are adjusted right they are pretty much transparent in use. You can use them in the front but they can make the steering snatch and are a bit troublesome in snow (which won't bother you!).
I much prefer them to air-lockers as they are automatic, don't have all the complication of a compressor and no vulnerable air lines down to your diff. DL in the back, truetrac in the front is unbeatable IMHO.
Ayahuasca said:
TheHeretic said:
Ayahuasca said:
No snow in the tropics!
The Defender is permanent 4WD so I think front Detroit wossits are out.
You know, I never knew defenders were permanent 4wd! I always thought they had a 2H, 4H, 4L arrangement. The Defender is permanent 4WD so I think front Detroit wossits are out.
Beware the distinction between an LSD and an ATB (see other threads).
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