ATB or locker in sand

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Robmacca

Interesting reply.....
My mate who has a 80's cruiser has a Detroit Locker in the rear (nothing in front) and when we went to the cape a few years ago, he somehow managed to break CV's & a front axle as well. I found out that he did a fair of driving up the Cape without the Centre Difflock engaged. He has since changed his driving methods where he now locks his CDL when offroad. Looking back, He now believes that having the Locker in the rear and "not" engaging the CDL caused extra stress on the front drivetrain, resulting the issues that he had. I don't know if he's right or wrong but since changing his driving methods and engaging the CDL offroad, he's had no issues with the front drivetrain at all.

It's a pity they don't make a ATB (ashcroft) for the rear of Salisbury diff Defender....

---

Swap out the sals for a Rover diff, extra clearance and extra traction from ATB

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by weeds

Swap out the sals for a Rover diff, extra clearance and extra traction from ATB

---

Don't think its that simple as the driveshaft lengths differ I would assume?? Not sure what else would be different...

Just as FYI I’m a believer in CDL locked (on early RRC) as soon as there is any chance of losing traction on a wheel. And yes on sand tire pressure is the most important thing. But watched my mate tackling a steep dune up on Sandy Cape in his 75 Jeep with 305 V8 35” running 15 psi and he struggled. Came back 6 months later same hill locker in rear - and he walked up it. So- as I said previously ( and thanks to all) if I put anything in it will be an ATB. More than adequate for planned use[emoji106]

Which will be Cruizin Noosa at Midnight at 6500rpm:Rolling: