Thread: CDL activator in - WOOHOO!

didn't realise I could only attach 5 images per post!
Here's the drawing of the bracket.....

Cheers,

..:: KIEREN ::..
2000 Disco II Auto V8
Object Of Mass Consumption

That will transform the offroadbility of the Disco II once you engage the CDL. Significantly less intervention from the electronic traction control system and all stress removed for the center differential gears themselves.

Hi Kieren – that looks great! can you let us know how it is for noise & vibration pls?

The D1 used a shaft to engage CDL but mine was terrible for noise transfer through the transfer lever - it was better after I took the top off the lever and threaded 3 bicycle tyre tubes over the lever shaft.

Originally Posted by harlie

Hi Kieren – that looks great! can you let us know how it is for noise & vibration pls?

Hi mate,
I haven't noticed any additional noise whatsover on the road, and I don't notice any vibration.
But then its not like I'm holding it when I'm driving, unlike the gear shift.
I've obviously not been off-road with it yet, but can't see it being much different tbh.

If you look at the bottom fixing bracket photo, either side of the through bolt, I put a small grommet on both sides of the socket piece to help eliminate vibration there. Where the shaft comes through the metal trannie plate there is a rubber grommet it passes through, and another one where it comes through the plastic centre console (under the rubber mat).

The two UJ's have been packed with very thick, mining grade (dust, grease, water resistant stuff) to try and keep them in good condition, so maybe some of the "rattle" has been eliminated there too? I actually spent a bit of money and bought some good quality extension pieces and UJ's in the hope they may last a bit longer!! I did think of putting some rubber (hose) pipe over the UJ's, packing full of grease, and usiing small hose clamps to hold in place for added durability. May still do this at a later date. Just had concerns over them then being too stiff and not flexible enough to get the desired angles.

Not sure if the "weld tape" contributes to noise deadening also, but it should give some more protection to the elements as its exposed under the vehicle.

Hope that helps....?

Cheers,

..:: KIEREN ::..
2000 Disco II Auto V8
Object Of Mass Consumption

Does this system work well? is it just an easy twist to activate and de activate it?

Shamo

have you got a photo of it all put back together,

that looks great, the only worry I can see is drilling the hole in the right spot,

Do you have any pointers on getting the hole right,

Thanks, Jeremy

Originally Posted by Shamo

Does this system work well? is it just an easy twist to activate and de activate it?

Working fine for me since May last year!
And yes, its as easy as you describe!

Originally Posted by Banjo_pluker

have you got a photo of it all put back together,

that looks great, the only worry I can see is drilling the hole in the right spot,

Do you have any pointers on getting the hole right,

Thanks, Jeremy

Drilling the hole was also my concern. That 3rd pic in the series (posts above) was taken by someone else somewhere else on this forum (LandyAndy maybe?), I just included it here for completeness. Look at the positions of the rivets. That's as accurate as you really need. Any small variation is taken out by the uni-joints below, so not much of a worry really - believe me!

There's not really a lot to show when its' all put back together!
Just a short shaft coming out of the center console with a handle on it.
I used a handle like you see on gas appliances/water stop taps, combined with a small motorcycle battery terminal clamp, and a "stopper" on top to finish it all off.

I'll take a photo later when I get home and post it up tonight.....

Cheers,

..:: KIEREN ::..
2000 Disco II Auto V8
Object Of Mass Consumption
AussieAubs Disco Page

Ooops, sorry!
Got tied up with "proper" work last night.
I'm doing some work on the Disco tonight, so PROMISE I'll post pix after...

Cheers,

..:: KIEREN ::..
2000 Disco II Auto V8
Object Of Mass Consumption
AussieAubs Disco Page