Fitting Diff lock to Pre 2002 Disco

[bruiser69]

Hi All,

Has anyone any info on fitting a device to turn the diff lock nut on transfer case. I have a 2000 model TD5 & don't enjoy crawling under vehicle to engage /disengage when offroad. A switch on dash would be ideal

Cheers..Bruiser

[p38arover]

There are several suppliers of things to do just that, e.g Series II Diff Lock (http://www.amv.com.au/SeriesIIDifflock.htm)

[Redback]

DON'T buy the AMV electric Centre difflock, ask them if they have a second hand CDL from a later D2a 03/04 model.

Baz.

[Ferret]

Read here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/common-threads/39956-cdl-d2s.html

You may find the factory linkage at the wreckers or other local Land Rover parts suppliers but good luck, I tried a number of places across Aust. last week - could not find any at a price I was willing to pay.

I have just placed an order for a factory DIIa CDL linkage here CDL Kit (http://www.discoparts.com/asp/products.asp?CatID=6), cheapest supplier I could find.

Note that Ashcroft in the UK (recommended by others) have advised they no longer can supply the factory linkage.

[Redback]

Read here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/common-threads/39956-cdl-d2s.html

You may find the factory linkage at the wreckers or other local Land Rover parts suppliers but good luck, I tried a number of places across Aust. last week - could not find any at a price I was willing to pay.

I have just placed an order for a factory DIIa CDL linkage here CDL Kit (http://www.discoparts.com/asp/products.asp?CatID=6), cheapest supplier I could find.

Note that Ashcroft in the UK (recommended by others) have advised they no longer can supply the factory linkage.

Well good luck with trying to get the linkage of Discoparts:twisted:

Baz.

[Zute]

Redback, why do you say that ? are they unreliable or what ?

Has any one fitted the solenoid kit and how well did it work ?

[Ferret]

Well good luck with trying to get the linkage of Discoparts:twisted:

Baz.

Yeah. I emailed them first re availabilty of the part. They did not reply which is usually a sign someone is not worth dealing with. The advertised price is about half of the local suppliers (in one case $950) so I guess we will see how it goes.

[weeds]

if you have a plumbed in air compressor i.e. for your lockers you could make it air operated using a pneumatic ram....i reckon i may go this way to engage my pto drive for the winch

not my idea but can point you in the right direction

[mousie]

I too am looking at the challenge of actually making the external link with a hidden lever given it just looks all too easy for the transfer case side. Ideally the electric boot release with cable extension as in the magna boots but I suspect you need either the on or off state firm in both settings to actually be useful and junkbox cheap at the same time. When all my thoughts fail, will mostly go back and buy one. But the thought of an electic HD type actuator is just so appealing.

Geoff

[LandyAndy]

I made my own.Its a simple handle you twist.I used uni joints from a socket set(2 needed) and extensions.Fabed a bracket with a 10mm slot and welded to the extensions.Ensure you replace the roll pins in cheap unis as they wear quickly with vibration.I replased with a nail and spot welded it to secure.
an 8mm nylock nut is needed on the TC spigot to secure the mechanism.
You should be able to make one for $100 in you sorce the socket set stuff from a pawnbroker.
Andrew

[long stroke]

I made my own.Its a simple handle you twist.I used uni joints from a socket set(2 needed) and extensions.Fabed a bracket with a 10mm slot and welded to the extensions.Ensure you replace the roll pins in cheap unis as they wear quickly with vibration.I replased with a nail and spot welded it to secure.
an 8mm nylock nut is needed on the TC spigot to secure the mechanism.
You should be able to make one for $100 in you sorce the socket set stuff from a pawnbroker.
Andrew

Got any pics!

[long stroke]

A mate of ours was thinking of somehow using an electric window motor to turn it and have a switch hooked up on the dash.

[Slunnie]

A mate of ours was thinking of somehow using an electric window motor to turn it and have a switch hooked up on the dash.
Similar to the AMV unit, except AMV used a winscreen wiper motor IIRC. The idea is good, but electronics under there in practise get a hard time fro the mud etc and don't last as long as a mechanical device.

The other one that I really liked for the sake of gimmik was this pneumatic one. I'd love to do this for the fun of it and add another switch to the air locker collection!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/216.jpg

[LandyAndy]

Here you go Longstroke,after a HUGE look thru my gallery.It seems its got the old stuff mixed with the new:eek::eek::eek:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/213.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/214.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/215.jpg

Andrew

[Redback]

OK, Ritters in Burwood Vic have a kit.

Don't know anything about their kit, but it's worth an inquirey.
Ritter - Helping the adventurous since 1976 (http://www.ritter.com.au/Accessories.htm)

Discovery Series II Centre Difflock
It's a long story, really... Everyone's recognised the need for a driver-controlled centre difflock for the more adventurous 4WDers. Everyone had their ideas on how it should be done. There have been at least 4 types available from various specialists for some time now. We sat on the fence and tried all the others but none offered the functionality and simplicity we were looking for.

So here is a simple, all mechanical diff-lock control using the time-proven 2-lever system. Everything included - the rubber boot, vinyl gaiter, knob and all the mechanical bits. The lever is mounted to the floor and connects to the transmission via flexible Teleflex cable (just like the HI/LO shift) to reduce transfer of mechanical noise into the cabin.

Fitted price - $790. Kit Price - $495.

Graeme Cooper in Sydney have one as well as does Davis preformance Landy's, but their kits are only activated when selecting low range, which means you loose the ability to select low range without locking the centre diff.

T.R.Spares in Sth Aus have a kit, give them a buzz too.

Baz.

[Redback]

Redback, why do you say that ? are they unreliable or what ?

Has any one fitted the solenoid kit and how well did it work ?

Yes mine lasted just over 12mths, it seized, when i pulled it out to have a look it was rusted pretty bad, they're not as tough as they reckon they are.

It was activated via a button where the coin tray is.
http://www.amv.com.au/images/Acc/CDL/CDL_DashSwitch_small.jpg
All the bits
http://www.amv.com.au/images/Acc/CDL/CDLParts_small.jpg

Baz.