Thread: Ashcrofts ATB

In the CD Pedro?

Cheers

Where were you Yesterday????

By slow/ low range I would presume you would have diff locked
If so - it will make no change.

Locking the centre diff is the same between ATB non ATB

An exception could be, with an ATB in I would have little concern NOT locking the diff on a windy non technical 4WD trail. Say you came to a short steep gully and decided Low was best,
With an ATB you could run unlocked and let the ATB control any front rear differential?
But you probably wouldn’t!!! Changing gears - lock the diff seems obvious.

The ATB transforms the LT230 when it is unlocked on lower traction surfaces.
And it replaces a weakness in the box to boot.

S

Is this about the axle ATB or the transfer ATB?

I’m rebuilding my lt230 now with an ATB. Everything I’ve heard makes it sound great.

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

I've read from a few sources how this transforms the D2 on fast dirt roads,,

Any opinions of its advantages ( or otherwise ) on slow/low range stuff?

For which one, front or rear diffs or centre?

I have the triple setup. Started with the front and rear and years later added the centre when had the transfer box rebuilt. I can't say that I recall a noticeable difference with the addition of the centre.
Despite 3" suspension lift and 33" tyres, my D2a it holds very very well on dirt roads at speed - the SLS and ACE help too I'm sure. It can easily keep up with any other 4WD I've been out with (including standard still low height Prado's and Amaroks).

Centre ATB is great, used to break centres all the time, as already mentioned removes the weakness.
Dont have to lock on firetrails

On or offroad, if you give it stick and break traction you won't be up for a rebuild.

Its a must with LS builds

Centre diff is the strongest part of a Land Rover....what are you doing to yours man!!!??