Thread: Defender 90 TD5 weakest link

Also forgot to mention I'm due for some new front flanges so will be upgrading then with some maxi drive or Ashcroft ones.

the track rod is pretty weak on defenders.......

Does that require a guard or replacement?

Originally Posted by Blade74

Does that require a guard or replacement?

I replaced mine , bent It twice had to straiten It out on the tow ball , plus my son bent his on his Disco " driving in sand , my mate bent his on his R/R as well . I put a heavy duty one on , cost a bit over $300. Well worth It in my opinion !!.. Jim

Would a steering guard protect it?
Thanks for the replies too

I think track rod would be protected by decent steering guard I've fitted the APT one on my td5 and works a treat.... Although if the other guys are referring to the tie rod which I think they are you can get a cranked ones from the states this is on my list to do soon as just looks like it wants to get bent hanging all low bellow the diff...

As to weak points in drive line I recon the front and rear diff would be one the first up grades I've just done my rear replaced with a true trac and cant believe the amount of backlash thats been removed from the drive line also seemingly with the lsd's there doesn't seem to be the urgency to upgrade axles and cv's as they are softer on them plus traction control should tget you most places you want to go...

Cheers Brian

Yeah cool thanks. I'm looking at a steering guard for sure. I'll check that tie rod/track rod in my car so I can see what you all mean.
I also wouldn't mind an Ashcroft LSD or two.
What made you choose the trutrac?
I know they're meant to be good but the ashcrofts look more affordable.

Gumtree made me decide on the truetrac I was also going to go the ashcroft but brand new in the box for $200 with everything needed to fit just seemed to good also you dont really hear of truetrac's failing so wasn't really a concern.

I will probably go ashcroft in the front just because they are cheaper to buy than the truetrac from a supplier.

cheers Brian