P38 traction control upgrade

[wanglemoose]

Hi all Ive got a 97 p38 with rear only traction control and was wondering if there is an aftermarket kit to convert it to four wheel TC.
The other option I'm guessing is to wire in a computer from a later model.
Has anyone done this or know if it can be done.

thanks in advance
Mick

[81stubee]

If you haven't already, you should go to Range Rovers (http://www.rangerovers.net) as it has all sorts of info on these cars.

In answer to your question, yes it is possible but it involves buying a whole new car and changing nearly every piece of electronics on the car and possibly even the engine. So know you would probably not want to do it. Check on the other forum, but I don't believe anybody has been successful. I think the modulators were similar, they had a stainless steel washer instead of the plastic on ours that breaks and causes complete brake failure.

I wouldn't be doing it unless you had a complete donor car.

Stu

[parasnoop67]

Maybe a true track would be a simpler option.:)

[Junosi]

was wondering if there is an aftermarket kit to convert it to four wheel TC.

No idea, but I imagine it would be a far cheaper option (and better) to fit an ARB air locker on the front.

[DT-P38]

Curious Dave back again! Does anyone know the pricing and hence price difference between ARB and TrueTrac? Are either DIY-able? I have seen some guys in SA sell a DIY "lokka" kit for other vehicles.

[Junosi]

Are the TrueTrac lokkers you're talking about an automatic difflock or manual ? I'd never touch an automatic again. I had both a manual (ARB and an automatic (Detroit True Lock) on front and rear in my Hilux - in hindsight I'd never go automatic again. I swapped the automatic over on both axles to see how I liked it - front axle meant it was only engaged when 4wd was engaged, Hilux being part time 4wd, but made steering VERY difficult. Rear axle meant it was active permanently and made loud clicks when turning and more importantly made going around round-a-bouts in the wet exciting at times, not in a good way.... Whereas the air locker I had on the other axle was faultless at all times and there whenever I wanted it.

As for DIY-able. While possible I'd not recommend it - aside from being messy and stinky (diff oil stinks) it's also important to get it all aligned correctly so personally I'd be giving it to someone with know how and equipment to install correctly.