Thread: Locking diff options

Originally Posted by Presto

Hi all,

During the last service on my D3, I received a comment that the diff oils had a metallic appearance, so they "should be watched carefully". Assuming at some point that they will need replacing (hopefully not at the next service - next week), I'd like the option of a locking diff rather than replacing the std open diff. Are there any other options that anyone knows of rather than trying to retrofit the LR optional e-Diff?

There are no other options at this stage.

ARB R&D said it is a question of when not if, but when will be a long time coming at this stage.

As said not an option at this stage.

But I cannot see why the e diff could not be installed and wired up to work separate to the cars systems (so it is either fully on or off) with a simple on/off switch in the cabin. I would like to have a look at this but I do not have the resources.

Garry

Originally Posted by isuzurover

There are no other options at this stage.

ARB R&D said it is a question of when not if, but when will be a long time coming at this stage.

I hope Ashcrofts do it first or it will be AU$1000 or US$500 (inc shipping) from ARB

Originally Posted by garrycol

As said not an option at this stage.

But I cannot see why the e diff could not be installed and wired up to work separate to the cars systems (so it is either fully on or off) with a simple on/off switch in the cabin. I would like to have a look at this but I do not have the resources.

Garry

What's the price of an e-Diff? off the shelf? ...I've heard they were installed with stronger axles too?

Originally Posted by Presto

I hope Ashcrofts do it first or it will be AU$1000 or US$500 (inc shipping) from ARB

Originally Posted by Presto

What's the price of an e-Diff? off the shelf? ...I've heard they were installed with stronger axles too?

I have asked Ashcrofts about this and at this stage they have no intention of making a diff lock for the D3 etc.

No idea of price but I have seen second hand on Ebay UK for about £800.

Someone in the UK has retrofitted an ediff to a non ediff car. There is a pdf somewhere on the internet on how to do it

They made the comment that the Ediff was supplied with upgraded rear axles and CV's (he bought the complete lot of parts in one go from a breaker)

Originally Posted by garrycol

I have asked Ashcrofts about this and at this stage they have no intention of making a diff lock for the D3 etc.

No idea of price but I have seen second hand on Ebay UK for about £800.

Thanks!
Ashcrofts would be crazy not to?? ...hell if they don't I'll start designing one myself!!

The D3 will be the next D1/D2 and as prices come down, everyone will want at least a rear locker!

Links on this thread to how he did it

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