Diff Lock vacuum actuator LT95 box.

Hi Hamersly,
I bought a second hand tested one from TRS in S.A. earlier this year. Cost about $110 from memory and works fine. Probably easier than manufacturing something and better to stay original.
Cheers,
Woolly.

I have finally got my RWC and the Rangie is on club plates, but now the difflock actuator has died again. I am reluctant to replace it with another secondhand one as they seem prone to failure. I have seen mechanical linkages on this site, but am wondering if anyone has tried to use a solenoid to operate the fork as that would mean you could adapt the vacuum switch to an electrical one and still have the interior looking original. Any thoughts or advice welcome.
Thanks,
Woolly.

Not cheap but well made by MaxiDrive. I had a look at these;

Centre Diff Lock Vacuum Actuator, LT95 (Maxidrive) - KLR Automotive

Sold on an exchange basis. KLR gets your old one modifed by MaxiDrive. They have them in stock.

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Maxidrive replacement vacuum actuator for all LT95 gearboxes. Suits the centre diff lock, and on all 6x6 models the third axle selector as well. Australian made using a piston and o-ring, these units are easily rebuilt but will rarely wear out. Comes pre-assembled onto the selector fork housing and with a new gasket.

Sold on an exchange basis.

Genuine vacuum actuators are now obsolete

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Thanks Ron, that sounds like the way to go. First priority is to sort out an overheating problem though, unfortunately.
Cheers,
Woolly.

I owe an apology to TRS if they happen to read this; the actuator I bought from them holds vacuum (me sucking on a bit of tube under the car) so further investigation is called for. I presently suspect old hard hoses or the control knob thingy on the transmission tunnel, which doesn’t seem to seal very effectively with me sucking on it, maybe the inlet manifold can create more vacuum than I can !
Cheers,
Woolly.