Who's interested in a cheap KAM diff lock?

[moorey]

Was just speaking to Shaun at Roverparts today about locker options.
Hes just been offered distribution by KAMS, and mentioned that if he could find 20-30 people interested in them, hed get some in and do them wholesale to get some out there and in use.
They are military spec, as i understand. Electronic, and FAST engaging...(fraction of a second)
I'll get some more details soon, but maybe give shaun a bell on 1300760125 to find out more and register interest if keen.
They sound like they could come in under well $1000 (depending on exchange rate) for a front locker (similar for a rear)
I think there are 2 options, with a dearer one including CV etc upgrades....I only priced the basic kit, shaun could tell you more.

Any interest out there? Sounds like a bargain to me:eek:
Diff Locker, new, KAM Diffs, Land Rover Axle, Strengthened Half Shafts, LSD, Santana PS10 (http://www.kamdiffs.com/diff_lock_new_detailed.htm)

[Panda]

Now I'm lockerless in the front, I may be interested. I'll give him a bell. Thanks. :)


Was just speaking to Shaun at Roverparts today about locker options.
Hes just been offered distribution by KAMS, and mentioned that if he could find 20-30 people interested in them, hed get some in and do them wholesale to get some out there and in use.
They are military spec, as i understand. Electronic, and FAST engaging...(fraction of a second)
I'll get some more details soon, but maybe give shaun a bell on 1300760125 to find out more and register interest if keen.
They sound like they could come in under well $1000 (depending on exchange rate) for a front locker (similar for a rear)
I think there are 2 options, with a dearer one including CV etc upgrades....I only priced the basic kit, shaun could tell you more.

Any interest out there? Sounds like a bargain to me:eek:
Diff Locker, new, KAM Diffs, Land Rover Axle, Strengthened Half Shafts, LSD, Santana PS10 (http://www.kamdiffs.com/diff_lock_new_detailed.htm)

[George130]

Replace front diff?
I would love that.

[spudboy]

Before you get too excited, do a search here on KAMS and have a read.

Some people have had some 'issues'.

[grover69]

Yes i'm very interested if they are stronger than a maxi drives , i'm at a point where i'm sick of braking maxi drives and i really don't like the idea of using a jap diff

[moorey]

Before you get too excited, do a search here on KAMS and have a read.

Some people have had some 'issues'.
i hadnt even heard of them till yesterday, so probably good advice, but the military world wide have been using them for over 20 years.
What locker doesnt have knockers? only hear the bad news. Just my 2 cents, nothing in it for me;)

[isuzurover]

i hadnt even heard of them till yesterday, so probably good advice, but the military world wide have been using them for over 20 years.
What locker doesnt have knockers? only hear the bad news. Just my 2 cents, nothing in it for me;)

I would be interested to know which military have been using them for 20 years????

Their website states that the locker was originally developed for the Santana PS10, which was released in 2002. The PS10 runs a much larger rear diff than a rover. Their website says that after that it was developed for the rover diff. They also make a model for suzukis.

I have posted an install thread in the other KAM diffs thread started by Chucaro in the 110 section, in case anyone is interested. It is far more involved to install than other lockers, and I would reccommend people buying them to get firm install quotes beforehand (unless they are installing themself) - As I can see that the extra install cost could easily outweight the few hundred $ difference between the KAM and other options.

[series3]

Their website says that after that it was developed for the rover diff.

Does this mean they make a locker that would suit the rear diff of a SWB series?

[stig0000]

i dont lik ehte idear of haveing to cut and reweld the diff

[isuzurover]

Does this mean they make a locker that would suit the rear diff of a SWB series?

Any locker that fits a RRC, Disco 1/2, 90, of 110 front will fit a Series 3 SWB F+R and a SIII LWB Front. The only difference between a Series 3 (4.7:1) diff and a coiller (3.54:1) diff is the position of the flange which the ring gear bolts to. Maxi-Drive used to make their lockers only with the 3.54 flange position, and sell you a ring gear spacer for $100 or so, if you had a series.

ARB make their lockers with either flange position. IMHO it would be better to buy a coiller locker and use a spacer, that way if you ever sell it you have a wider market.

[moorey]

I would be interested to know which military have been using them for 20 years????


i was told that they were released for civilian use about 10 years ago, after being used in the military, but know no more than that:angel:

[isuzurover]

i was told that they were released for civilian use about 10 years ago, after being used in the military, but know no more than that:angel:

I think KAM are a bit generous with the facts. Bill Larman said they used images from Maxi-Drive in their ads when they started out (though I have no idea if that is true or not).

[F4Phantom]

i am interested, especially well under 1k.

[JohnR]

I might be interested as well. I would like to hear from anybody who has had first hand experience with them???

Cheers,

[moorey]

I might be interested as well. I would like to hear from anybody who has had first hand experience with them???

Cheers,
Same..plenty of knockers going on 2nd hand info it seems.
Sure, we'd all like top shelf gear, but not everyone can afford them.
Seems to me that KAMS want to prove themselves by getting kits out there in use in aussie conditions and let them speak for themselves. Proof is in the pudding, but im prepared to have a serve:cool:

[isuzurover]

I might be interested as well. I would like to hear from anybody who has had first hand experience with them???

Cheers,

You will need to search through the UK forums. I doubt anyone on here has one.



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Have had a Kam locker in the rear now for about 1 year and its brill. Yes you do get heavy duty half shafts with the locker.

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Been running my KAM rear locker for 18 months now and had no problems. I have found them easy to deal with and the HD shafts are a bonus over the ARB option in my opinion! It won't work out any cheaper though, ye pays yer money and takes yer chances! Wink



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Does anyone have a price on the cost of fitting???

For those who want a selectable locker on the cheap don't forget second hand options. There must have been 10 or more that have sold on ebay in the last 6 months. You usually get a whole disc-disc axle.

[moorey]

I thin the heavy duty half shafts are with the optional dearer kit...but dont quote me on that:angel:

[isuzurover]

I thin the heavy duty half shafts are with the optional dearer kit...but dont quote me on that:angel:

When I looked on their website yesterday, prices started at GBP650 for a rear locker INCLUDING strengthened shafts.

GBP675 for front. More again for their LSD+Locker option.

I tried to find it again but the pricing section now says "prices are being revised"

[XSiV]

I was looking at these diff locks the other day online. Les Richmond is selling them now since maxi's are no longer available. I'd definitely be keen to register my interest. After reading their website and all the documentation I don't think it's the easiest thing to install though if you are capable of doing it yourself then it's probably an affordable option.

[Ace]

When i was looking at lockers for the disco some time back i looked at these and spoke with the guys in the uk directly, in the end it was a mutual agreement between me and them that it was just going to cost to much to get all the stuff here, in the end i went with the ARB air lockers, but was disapointed not to have been able to use the KAM stuff.

I still want to use their CV's the engineered weak point they put into the front CV to Hub shaft is a great idea. If you over stress the drive train it will most likely break there and you can keep spares in the car and replace them in minutes.

matt

[Ace]

I was looking at these diff locks the other day online. Les Richmond is selling them now since maxi's are no longer available. I'd definitely be keen to register my interest. After reading their website and all the documentation I don't think it's the easiest thing to install though if you are capable of doing it yourself then it's probably an affordable option.

That was another one of my concerns, but i especially liked the idea of the rear of the diff housing being able to be unbolted, makes inspecting diff parts and general servicing very easy once they are installed.

If i was looking now and had the cash i would be in for sure.

[discostu]

would be interested in F&R depending on the costs

[Sparksdisco]

I would love one to try but im a bit far away and freight to me would cost way to much:mad::mad:

However i will be back in victoria in december coz my wife is having owr baby back there so keep me posted.

[moorey]

Talk to shaun..im just passing on a conversation:D