Thread: Which D2?

probably the ones with a difflock fitted

From other information I have been given this would mean post 2003.

I'd say the real early D2's that are commonly called D1's...

cheers,
Terry

thanks Terry, Seeing you put it that way I already have one of those early D2's but a mate is after one of those later D2.

Either pre 2001 or from 2003 on are the most capable models off road because of having the centre diff lock. A pre 2001 V8 would be fine if in good knick if he mainly wants it for bush bashing and they are now pretty cheap to buy.

Personally I'd be a bit careful with the first TD5's because they are getting a bit long in the tooth. Replacing a broken V8 is usually far cheaper then a busted TD5. Still having said that TD5's have a number of advantages that the V8's don't.

cheers,
Terry

Or, maybe buying a 2001/02 IS the way to go because they haven't been off road (due to no CDL).
That is, get a cheap ex Toorak tractor in good nick, low k's, low price, and spend a lousy $1000 putting a CDL in (as well as lots of other good stuff!).
I did this and never looked back.

I've had 2 D!'s and a D2 2004

If you want off road ability, the D2 (even with out difflock) has better traction than the early D1 as they didnt have TC.

My D2a will go further than both my early D1's without the difflock engaged, just using TC

Maybe,, but unless your D2 has ACE the pre-update D1's have better articulation,,
(at least at the front,,,)