Or you could possibly jet Justin Cooper to supply and install them whilst in Tassie.
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Or you could possibly jet Justin Cooper to supply and install them whilst in Tassie.
The best bit about ATBs is any diff mob worth their salt will be able to set them up easily.
As a side benefit of any install like this is that driveline backlash is often reduced notably..
Can't you just buy an ATB and any decent mechanic should be able to fit it?
I'm no mechanic, but the BIL (who is) and I were able to fit an auto locker in a couple of hours. Just remove the original diff, fit the new one and adjust the backlash. Surely there is a workshop in Cairns which could fit an ATB? How about TJM, Opposite Lock, Ironman or ARB?
Hi Mick.
Im not sure if ARB, TJM or OL would fit items not sold by them. I've a nice young bloke who is the ARB agent here in Innisfail, so might see him tomorrow.
Ill see who supplies the diffs in the area and see if it'll all come together.
just a wee bit excited re this mod, my new HD clutch and Red Booster Clutch Servo.
Ill possibly drive into Cairns tomorrow to speak with TJM re the Long Ranger sill tanks for my truck, so enquire re the diffs as well.
Thanks again fellas.
Ken
Or... if you want to fit at home..
Ashcroft does an outright... remove VAT but allow a bit more for shipping
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...17/05/1070.jpg
Gday Damien.
Thanks for the tip re Justin.
Ive just saved his details and liked his Face Book page.
That might be a perfect solution, as I can wait till then, no issues.
Ill look into it.
Tombie, thanks for the info on ordering from the UK.
I know enough of mechaniking to get myself in trouble, but don't have the nerve to dismantle my diffs.
Thanks again either way. Justin sounds like a great option.
Ken
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Originally Posted by Vern
I installed my ATB on my own with a simple dial gauge it was dead easy.
As Mike says there is a significant reduction of backlash in the drive train.
I've got the 110 booked in to get Airbag man rear air bags with Kevlar sleeves fitted hopefully next week, as well as ARB front and rear Air lockers.
I wasn't keen on getting air lockers, but was swayed due to the five year warranty, local fitment, Australia wide support and to have the work done by my local ARB tech who is a really nice fella. We are driving the CREB track next weekend which will be good fun.
Tombie, thanks for the advice re Ashcroft, but it's just easier all round to go ARB it seems.
Pics to follow.
Also, for anyone interested in ARB BP51 shocks (stunning gear), they won't be available for the foreseeable future to suit Defenders. ARB advise that they believe there's not enough room in the wheel arches for them to mount the remote reservoir. I'm sure it can be custom mounted, but they sell off the self, not custom.
Direct from ARB Shock tech area.
Ken
Hopefully whilst the lockers are getting done you are sticking descent axles and cv's in at the same time?
Not at this stage Damien.
My budget has blown out, so that's enough spending for the moment. (Yeah, right!😉)