Thread: Latest LRO International Mag - article on Diff lock D2 or not

I have to say that when I was investigating it few people, of most of them on here, actually knew what the issues were. There was a lot of confusion about things. And the dealers were, well, not very helpful.

It is still my preference to use the HiLo shifter, which is why the requirement for the TC, apparently, but you say that is not required? That'd be great

Mate - you can stick in a D2a shifter and linkages for an all in one. The shifting to low range activates the switch to make the TC more active than when in high range. The shifting to Difflock with the other lever (or push pull knob or whatever you want to use) just locks the diff.

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I have the D2a lever in mine, you can lock the centre diff in high or low range, by just moving the High/low range lever too the side.

The D2a system replaces the D2 high/low lever with the high/low/difflock lever, it's a cable system and work very well.

This is it, you can see the brass lever touching the floor this is where the cable from the high/low range goes the cable in the pic is the difflock activator.

Ashcrofts supply this, as well as all the internals for the transfer case that hasn't got them.

It's basicly bolt off, bolt on, the internals are 225 pounds and the lever above is 245 pounds, about $900 + postage.

Baz.

I think You will find Ashcroft cannot supply it anymore as the diff lock cable is no longer made / available from Land Rover. I'm led to believe however they are currently looking into producing their "own" system for locking the CDL. Glad I bought mine when I did !!

Originally Posted by Redback

I have the D2a lever in mine, you can lock the centre diff in high or low range, by just moving the High/low range lever too the side.

The D2a system replaces the D2 high/low lever with the high/low/difflock lever, it's a cable system and work very well.

This is it, you can see the brass lever touching the floor this is where the cable from the high/low range goes the cable in the pic is the difflock activator.

Ashcrofts supply this, as well as all the internals for the transfer case that hasn't got them.

It's basicly bolt off, bolt on, the internals are 225 pounds and the lever above is 245 pounds, about $900 + postage.

Baz.

This sounds like the answer to my problems. Ashcrofts? I will do a google on them shortly. I have a daughter living in london who is comming over in December looks like I know what I am getting for Christmass.

Mike

The ETC on the D2, D2a V8 and TD5 and Defender TD5 is excactly the same

This is not correct, the D2's TC is different to the Defender as it can send traction across the axle as well as to front or rear as it compares all 4 wheels and takes an average. Because the Defender is always fitted with a CDL, the TC is different. With the CDL unlocked, the Defender can only send power to the opposite wheel on the same axle. So the D2 system on a "unlocked" vehicle is different / better.

Traction Control alone is sufficient only on easy tracks with little to no gradients.

Traction Control with CDL engaged is very good for harder tracks with much steeper gradients.

Front and Rear diff locks with CDL engaged is required for very hard tracks.

I have to disagree with that summary Lawrance. I have made it places in my unlocked D2 that make my eyes water. I wouldnt call some of the stuff I have done easy. Admittedly steep uphills are more of a challenge without CDL but its a case of more theatrics and wheel spin - more revs.

Perhaps Im out of the loop with unmodified vehicles (just bigger tyres and bull bars). Having said that my brother owns a modification workshop that regularly does 4-6inch lifts and serious off road mods and Ive been around seriously modded vehicles a little...and I dont have CDL or lift envy.

Cheers