ATB fitting

[Aaron]

Im going to order a couple of ATB's for my Puma. I won't be able to install them. Is it a job for a Land Rover specialist (MR Automotive - need to book 18 years in advance to get work done)?

Can a specialised differential workshop do it just as well as a LR specialist? Will they know all the specific settings etc?

[isuzutoo-eh]

Any diff specialist should be able to do it.

[rar110]

Diff Lapping at Kedron fitted my Trutrack

I also got the diff lapped.

[Aaron]

Ive heard endless of good reports from the 4wd community about them. A little to far for me, but do able if need to.

Looking at these guys - Differential repairs and services by 1300 Autotrans (http://www.1300autotrans.com.au/1300-autotrans-services/differentials.html)


How many hours labour were you charged for?

[rar110]

Ive heard endless of good reports from the 4wd community about them. A little to far for me, but do able if need to. Looking at these guys - Differential repairs and services by 1300 Autotrans (http://www.1300autotrans.com.au/1300-autotrans-services/differentials.html) How many hours labour were you charged for?

It was about three years ago so can't recall. I'll see if I can find a bill.

They quoted me $220 recently to fit a Detroit, but I was just dropping a bare diff off. It has already been lapped.

[VladTepes]

What's diff "lapping" ?

[isuzutoo-eh]

Basically it is running in the diff with a slightly abrasive paste applied so it wears in properly and with minimal load.

[MLD]

How many hours labour were you charged for?

As a ball park budget I paid about $400 to fit a front ATB. That was in Sydney. MLD

[Aaron]

Would requesting lapping (Diff lapping that is :P) be considered best practice when installing an tab/truetrack?

[isuzutoo-eh]

Lapping is usually only necessary on a new ring and pinion, if you aren't changing them (eg changing ratios) then they should already be lapped or worn in. Perhaps if the pinion height changes it might need it lapping.