Diff locks for the Classic Range Rover

[400HPONGAS]

GDAY all , with 3 old range rovers and 2 Discos in the back yard Ive decided to build one up into a decent road registered bush basher , I used to have Maxidrive diffs and difflocks in front and rear of the old 78 2 door , which I sold off,. I was amazed to find out that the maxi-drives no-longer exist. Can anybody suggest a diff-lock for the rear diff ?

[BigJon]

ARB airlocker.

I have a trutrac LSD in the rear of mine. Not as positive as a difflock, but pretty good anyway.

[long stroke]

Yep i would say your best bet is an ARB air locker, aparently Maxi-drive lockers are going back into production..............

TIM.

[400HPONGAS]

OK ,seems the ARB is the way to go , wonder how much HP/torque can you put them , or will the axle be the weak point or the t/case or the tailshaft

[roverv8]

aparently Maxi-drive lockers are going back into production..............

TIM.

Is there any info on this happening??

[rovercare]

If you name has any indication to the vehicle you wanna fit the difflocks, then stock banjo style rover diffs ain't for you;)

[rovercare]

Is there any info on this happening??


Outer Limits 4x4 Board :: View topic - Maxi Drive Lockers will be in production shortly (http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic192316.php)

[Rangier Rover]

OK ,seems the ARB is the way to go , wonder how much HP/torque can you put them , or will the axle be the weak point or the t/case or the tailshaft

You probably wont break the ARB locker.;)
Depends on tyre size and diff ratios and your driving style. If your after big strength forget stuffing around with rover diffs uless you prepared to use Toyo cwps etc;)

If you want to use Rover ARB lockers and 24 spline Hi-Tough shafts with pre 86 Rangie or AEU 2522 CV's will get you going.

[Rangier Rover]

If you name has any indication to the vehicle you wanna fit the difflocks, then stock banjo style rover diffs ain't for you;)

And you can break em with a wee little diesel:D

[400HPONGAS]

If you name has any indication to the vehicle you wanna fit the difflocks, then stock banjo style rover diffs ain't for you;)

Yeah , I was thinking of using the R380 box out of the disco into the 89 vogue with a alloy headed 383 stroker ,then detuning it with a smaller quad throttle body on straight LPG ,will be alot of fun !

[rovercare]

Yeah , I was thinking of using the R380 box out of the disco into the 89 vogue with a alloy headed 383 stroker ,then detuning it with a smaller quad throttle body on straight LPG ,will be alot of fun !

Your kidding right? R380 with a 383, you'd wanna have little tyres and a light right foot

Whats the specs on the engine? aside from alloy heads, compression ratio? cam?

[400HPONGAS]

current spec ,355 stroker 12:1 comp 233@50 backsplit 108 LCA's solid cam 810PG quad throttle body Straight LPG 440Hp 430ft/lbs , yep a bit much for a 4WD app ,(13.78@101MPH in a 2 ton Statesman) probably pull the cam and fit something in the 212 / 210 range and some early heads with smaller valves and a standard exhaust . Will just have to learn to Drive within the limits !!!

[djam1]

Mmm dont think the R380 will like that much maybe an auto or an LT95 would be more appropriate.
You will need a different carrier in the rear diff ARB, Detroit Locker, Trutrack or something.

[400HPONGAS]

Thanls, djam , i wonder if anybody has ever tried to graft in some 9 inch centers or would the rear center balljoint/A frame get the in the way ?

[djam1]

I know Dave Ashcroft in the Uk was doing a direct replacement
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/73274-progress-pics-new-force-9-differential-its-getting-there.html

I know thats not what you are suggesting and I dont see that what you are suggesting is impossible.

A lot of people use Toyota components Jack Mack was the originator to my knowledge Jack McNamara - Differential Specialists (http://www.mcnamaradiffs.com.au/products.html)

You could always use a Salisbury it would be strong enough but a big heavy B@stard.

[isuzurover]

Thanls, djam , i wonder if anybody has ever tried to graft in some 9 inch centers or would the rear center balljoint/A frame get the in the way ?

There have been plenty of 9" rears built for rangies.

Sounds like you would be best off with a salisbury rear - or 80 series axles F+R.

[extreme6.5]

I've got a detroit "soft" locker in the rear of my 110, love it.Works awesomely(not sure if that's a real word....:cool:), and there's not much can go wrong, no air lines etc.
You can put it in yourself and cost will be less than a grand all up....:D:D
Apparently the old detroit lockers used to unlock with a bit of a lurch when going around corners on sealed road and some disregard them because of this.Mine is a new version hence the name "soft" locker...I can feel it unlock in above situation, but only just and it's not an issue.
I like the fact that my diff is always locked, until there is a differential in tire rotation speed(eg a corner), so it's always ready/locked rather than having to make a decision to lock it in and flick a switch, which may sometimes be too late.
I've only heard good things about the ARB airlockers, but for me the detroit locker was a better way to go...

[400HPONGAS]

Thanks extreme6.5 , but I think that would mean I need a Salisbury diff , think I might try to get maxidrive centers and axles , in the mean time Ill get good at changing diff centers . I had maxidrives front and rear in my old bush basher with a 5.2 (4.4 P76 bored and stroked) and never had any troubles .

[djam1]

A Salisbury will give all the strength you need but you will need HD axles I personally use Maxi Drive Axles but they are even a bit light compared to the diffs actual capacity.
Speak to Keith at Rover Tracks if you need heavier ones.
I will second the Salisbury Soft Locker endorsement I think they are fantastic I have run one for 4 years without issue.

[justinc]

A Salisbury will give all the strength you need but you will need HD axles I personally use Maxi Drive Axles but they are even a bit light compared to the diffs actual capacity.
Speak to Keith at Rover Tracks if you need heavier ones.
I will second the Salisbury Soft Locker endorsement I think they are fantastic I have run one for 4 years without issue.

And I third it, best and simplest traction aid I reckon. I do most of my driving on road at the moment:( and hardly know its there

JC