Thread: Chinese diff locks

I have standard CVs, (aeu2522s, so a bit better than later Defenders have anyway), but HD axles-my 110 was originally 10 spline at the diff so it made sense to upgrade at the same time-ATBs are only available in 24 spline.
I wouldn't hesitate to run standard axles and CVs with an ATB or Trutrac. In fact I have a CV on the way out and it'll be replaced with the aftermarket standard duty alternative, can't afford Ashcroft CVs

All good

No air, no electronics, no vacuum, just automatic traction with the No Spin

What do you call later? Yours is 85 (isn't it?), mine is 96 model. Or are you talking newish ones?

I think anything after late 1993 or early 94 will have the smaller, weaker CVs. The changeover was around the time the rears went from drum to disc, I think.

ATB is great on-road, it improves handling noticeably. Off-road its awesome provided you keep both wheels on the ground. Lift a wheel and it sucks. I've found the limits of it usefulness pretty easily. Would be great with TC but in a manual without TC its a bit limited in semi-serious off-roading.

As much as I like it's on-road performance I'm considering an ashcroft front air locker. Hard to beat a locked diff as I've been finding out.

I know a number of people who've fitted chinese lockers (ARB copies) with no issues to date. Mostly front diffs in Tritons.

Originally Posted by isuzutoo-eh

I think anything after late 1993 or early 94 will have the smaller, weaker CVs. The changeover was around the time the rears went from drum to disc, I think.

No, no , no

I've been off roading last 5 years for all my country and 2 or three times I've needed a locker, but just when playing. For serious off road fun, having a locker is like a condom, it's good to have it but you are not really feeling everything. I'm gonna buy 1 of these (a friend is buying the other) just for my girl, I'm not a locker type, I'm OK just with the TC and my right foot...

Originally Posted by Didge

What do you call later? Yours is 85 (isn't it?), mine is 96 model. Or are you talking newish ones?

Gerald,

I have the ATB in the front of mine and the same standard axle/CV's as your 300 Tdi. While i'm sure one day my CV's will let go however so far the standard kit has held up to my punishment. I think you will be fine with your driving style. If you don't buy an ATB before i upgrade to a front locker we have have a chat about mine second hand.

Lucky 8 has (or did have) a CV and axle sale for $900 ish delivered. Check under the Verandah forum. I PM'd Lucky 8 about 8 weeks ago and the sale price was still on offer.

Mark

Awesome information guys!

However I am seeing some conflicting opinions the traction with ATB "TruTrac"...

I'm still kind of leaning towards the chinese lockers..

can anyone give me an idea of fitment costs of a front and rear diff?