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  1. 18th August 2011, 02:04 PM #1
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    CDL

    Ok, so as a newbie to LR's I am hopefully going to be getting a D2 in a week or so V8 with ACE and after reading heaps of info in here and watching several YouTube vids on the matter, it looks like I will need a CDL kit of some sort. In my search the Ashcroft CDL kit seems to be the most popular, but I also came across a kit made by a company called 'CM Manufacturing'. The Ashcroft kit involves a lot of work to fit it, the CM company as I see it only requires some wiring and a switch.

    CM Manufacturing - Air Shifter CDL (Center Differential Locker)

    Has anybody used or seen this kit in action as it seems easier to install.
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  2. 18th August 2011, 03:28 PM #2
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    not secifically answering your question but for info

    Alternative to Ashcroft (copy i think!)

    Bit cheaper.

    Keep it simple, straight mechancal linkage! Air-pistons??? more to go wrong just when you dont need it to.

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  3. 18th August 2011, 04:15 PM #3
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    There are as many variations as there are difference in pricing, from a genuine replacement to a couple of unis and a shifter,

    there are LOTS of threads in this forum giving solutions.

    My only recommendation would be, whatever you decide, you have the CDL available in both high and low ranges.
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  4. 18th August 2011, 06:10 PM #4
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    Damn that's a good bit of kit! I'm having a CDL installed into my 02 Disco later this month and have been thinking of also installing a compressor for diff lock and tyres......USD$350 is good value and pnuematic drive valves are almost bullet proof now-days

    Hmmmmm - more to contemplate
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  5. 18th August 2011, 06:33 PM #5
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    Thanks for the info / comments, I'll probably go for the Ashcroft one only because it's common & the more popular choice. I might still look into the CM one some more before I make my mind up fully!
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  6. 18th August 2011, 06:53 PM #6
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    If I had an ARB air locker (or similar) I would definately be looking to install the CM thing.
    Of course, you still have to turn the air on and off, whether via a solenoid, or pneumatic switch.
    Oh well, will stick with the linkage under the chassis for now.
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  7. 18th August 2011, 07:27 PM #7
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    +1 for the linkage and lever kit from Home - DiscoveryTd5

    I am unsure of the current conversion to GBP but it's £210 delivered to Australia. It is well built and the vendor is very happy to answer any queries you may have - pre or post-purchase.

    The lever is LR genuine and it even comes with a sticker to stick on in place of the old non-diff lock one.

    Happy installing if you DIY. Think of it as yoga with your Disco...not that I enjoyed doing mine but it is worth the effort.
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  8. 19th August 2011, 07:34 AM #8
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    +2 for the CDL from Home - DiscoveryTD5

    He makes them himself, and there is attention to detail.
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  9. 19th August 2011, 11:03 AM #9
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    The ONLY thing I dislike about the DiscoveryTD5.com CDL kit which I have installed (and Ashcroft for that matter) is the fact that the bottom of the lever is open, rather than solid like the factory levers. Unless you add a rubber boot the only thing between the engine bay and the interior is the transfer lever boot.
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  10. 19th August 2011, 02:29 PM #10
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    Could I tap into the SLS compressor to supply the air for the ram?
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