CDL for D2

[Matman]

Had a go at fitting a manual shift for my CDL,it took me 3 days of messing around but it works.I bought my cable from Brake point they make up whatever length you want.It cost me $110 but its cheaper than the alternative.And thanks also goes to landrover for making me go through all of this instead of putting it in there in the first place lol.

[Redback]

Now that's a good job mate, it makes a big difference offroad being able to engage the CDL.

Well done:thumbsup:

Baz.

[long stroke]

Top job Mat, looks great, very neatly done:thumbsup:

CHEERS TIM.

[Matman]

Thanks Baz and Tim sorry i missed you today Tim,chris owes you bigtime for doing his work lol.

[long stroke]

Thanks Baz and Tim sorry i missed you today Tim,chris owes you bigtime for doing his work lol.

He shore does:mad:

[jmkoffice]

Had a go at fitting a manual shift for my CDL,it took me 3 days of messing around but it works.I bought my cable from Brake point they make up whatever length you want.It cost me $110 but its cheaper than the alternative.And thanks also goes to landrover for making me go through all of this instead of putting it in there in the first place lol.
Matman, I'm not criticizing your work here, simply supplying a labour time comparison for others choosing to go with either a genuine or aftermarket actuator.

With the LR genuine parts (shift & cables) + cutting tunnel plate (without removing centre console) to suite new shift pattern of actuator – 3 hours.

[Matman]

Matman, I'm not criticizing your work here, simply supplying a labour time comparison for others choosing to go with either a genuine or aftermarket actuator.

With the LR genuine parts (shift & cables) + cutting tunnel plate (without removing centre console) to suite new shift pattern of actuator – 3 hours.

It didnt actually take me 3 days lol just did it over 3 days as it was raining most of the time.If i were to do it again and had decent tools to drill holes and the like,you could probably do it in a few hours.The kits are to expensive all i had to do is make one bracket and a lever to turn the diff lock and that was it.And a manual shift is better as they never play up if you do it properly.And the center console isnt that hard to take out once youve done one before.

Cheers Mat.

[harlie]

Well done Mat, I’ve been watching CDL threads for a while to see how others are doing it. I would like to install the genuine LR parts (it’s a manual cable link and looks factory and super neat) BUT at $700 + freight (TRS) for used parts and over 900 for new there’s definitely a lot to be said for following you’re thoughts.

[Landrover 1963]

Been looking over here in the UK for a CDL cable to enable the diff lock after the electric one I fitted failed after 8 months.
I think that the above example is excellent, to ask a question what kind of cable did you get made, and from what type of company. I would like to follow the above as a template to make something similar, I still have the mounting plate, arm etc from ontop of the difflock spigot, but need to get the cable made or adapt something that is commercially available. Any ideas or help would be appreciated

[long stroke]

Been looking over here in the UK for a CDL cable to enable the diff lock after the electric one I fitted failed after 8 months.
I think that the above example is excellent, to ask a question what kind of cable did you get made, and from what type of company. I would like to follow the above as a template to make something similar, I still have the mounting plate, arm etc from ontop of the difflock spigot, but need to get the cable made or adapt something that is commercially available. Any ideas or help would be appreciated

Hey 1963 this is matman just over tims place using his account lol.
I purchased mine from Brake point here in australia.Im not sure where you could get one from over there.I would be trying any of the brake places over there.Sorry i cant be more helpful.

[Landrover 1963]

Hi
in my search for getting my centre diff lock enabled again after the electrical solenoid type I had failed I found a reference and pictures of one supplied by a company called http://www.roverdude.com..
When I have searched on this link from the UK i only get a front page and nothing else.. Does anyone know if this company is still in business and still supplying his Discovery 2 diff lock kit???

If any one does know of contact details email or postal address could someone let me know please..

Many Thanks:):)

[driftwagon]

Sorry for sounding stupid but do all d2 have the ability just not hooked up cdl . I'm still currently researching to buy my self one

[Yorkie]

run a search on here, plently of info.
generally 01/02 models do not have the internals in the transfercase so need more work to activate, earlier models just need the levers/cables. :)