TC plus centre diff lock - when?

enjoy similar ramblings in this current thread and you can see the video from Dave Ashcroft

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-...ils-twice.html

With regards to toughening up the LT230
I would vote sleeving the lay shaft and putting in an ATB to replace the centre diff.
Some would also argue to install the larger sump to increase oil capacity.

S

Used properly the LT230 is very tough and you will have many years of service without issue- oil leaks aside.

If you tow a lot in high heat conditions maybe the extended sump would be worthwhile as they do get hot.

Apart from that lock it in when leaving the black top and you will be fine. They are one of the few bits of the drivetrain that are good- assuming it was set up correctly at the factory for backlash and shimming.

If you want to upgrade you can go to the upgraded cross shaft and ATB centre diff although I doubt that you would have any need for those in a new Puma as it will go a lot further in standard trim than most drivers can take or are capable of driving.

Just my 2c

Cheers

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Originally Posted by Surrufus

I couldn't find the video on the Ashcroft Transmission website about the exploding transfercase.

What's the best option for toughening up the LT320 in a newer Puma?

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why would you?? just use it as it should be used.

i mean if LR was to build a vehicle that was completely idiot proof, you would be sailing in the titanic

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Originally Posted by n plus one

You can forget it if you come off a dirt track, wheel into a dirt servo, fill up, roll out onto the bitumen and then burn down 1000ks of straight road before coming across any meaningful corners. Trust me...

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agree

a few years ago, setting up camp around the border track, my then 4 yearold coped a bit of wood on the head, Blood everywhere 4 stiches bla bla.

any way a fast drive to pinaroo. did not notice the diflock was in until leaving, reversing turn.

must have had a fair bit of wind up, 20 psi and i run big rubber. but no harm done, i have had it out since, guess that's the advantage of brass over steel,

Is the transfer case in Puma different to Td5/D2?? If not it's the strongest part of the vehicle. They are the case of choice in comp truck rovers. My brother runs twin GQ transfer cases in his County but its a 400hp plus Chev arrangement.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by ozscott

Is the transfer case in Puma different to Td5/D2?? If not it's the strongest part of the vehicle. They are the case of choice in comp truck rovers. My brother runs twin GQ transfer cases in his County but its a 400hp plus Chev arrangement.

Cheers

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same

the com guys like them because they are strong. and they can flick back to awd at a tight turn, so awd from 4wd.

jap stuff is 4wd or 2 wheel drive only

I'm very impressed with my standard Puma so far, so don't see any need to upgrade it.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I'm very impressed with my standard Puma so far, so don't see any need to upgrade it.

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ARB bulbar, Ironman winch, Safari snorkel, Steinbauer chip, Lightforce spots, Long Ranger tank, Off Road Systems drawer, Traxide 160 controller, Tekonsha brakes, Mulgo seat runners, Uniden UHF, Maginon reversing camera.
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True, but I was referring to the drivetrain. Plus some of that was on it when I bought it. Don't tell the wife either...

I am looking forward to the day when i can go nuts with Ashcroft gear, but no particular reason, apart from i can. Oh and a Allisport I/C 170 hp ;)

But need ot be good during warrenty.