Thread: CDL Actuator Install for Disco II

Originally Posted by colrospeake

Redback
Please help me --- I went looking for a 2004 hi/lo cdl set up and the dealer I was talking to asked if I knew which one as there are 4 different styles of cdl assemblies . All about a vin number and He quoted me in the like 800 for thew stick alone I await your responce eagerly.
Colin

First I've heard of different actuators being available. Might he have meant that there are different transfer cases fitted to the Series II Discovery i.e. 99-01 CDL Fitted (not connected), 01-02 No CDL Fitted, 03-04 CDL Fitted & Connected.

Have to leave the VIN details to Redback but on pricing:

'04 Actuator (read: Hi/Lo Lever) cable, bracket, handle & sticker to replace the current Hi/Lo only one - my two quotes have been $900 & $1100 from Melbourne LR Dealers. From the UK, I was still looking at $700AU. FYI!

I think I have found an alternative.. British Off road has a kit that joins the low linkage to the cdl. They dont sell it as a kit but will fit it for $ 330 sound good. No electrics even better. I think I will go for a drive to Nambour
I dont think there will be any problems if it is only hooked to the low selecter
Any opinions
Thanks for the information
Colin

Originally Posted by colrospeake

I think I have found an alternative.. British Off road has a kit that joins the low linkage to the cdl. They dont sell it as a kit but will fit it for $ 330 sound good. No electrics even better. I think I will go for a drive to Nambour
I dont think there will be any problems if it is only hooked to the low selecter
Any opinions
Thanks for the information
Colin

I have one for the same price got from BD only works in low range but works a treat.

Cheers

Originally Posted by colrospeake

I think I have found an alternative.. British Off road has a kit that joins the low linkage to the cdl. They dont sell it as a kit but will fit it for $ 330 sound good. No electrics even better. I think I will go for a drive to Nambour
I dont think there will be any problems if it is only hooked to the low selecter
Any opinions
Thanks for the information
Colin

I'd advise against it....

You lose the ability to lock the centre in on fast dirt and sand work...

CDL in high is VERY usable and handy....

I landed a D2a CDL for $550.00

Originally Posted by tombraider

I'd advise against it....

You lose the ability to lock the centre in on fast dirt and sand work...

CDL in high is VERY usable and handy....

I landed a D2a CDL for $550.00

Got to say - I tend to agree - if you are going to the effort - you might as well get it working properly/fully - not just in LOW

Originally Posted by colrospeake

I think I have found an alternative.. British Off road has a kit that joins the low linkage to the cdl.
Colin

I will be putting the proper kit in to work with Hi & Lo. CDL is great on fast dirt and sand as tombraider stated. If it connects to Lo, sounds like it engages whenever Lo is selected , if that's the case, then you loose the ability to use Lo on the hard stuff i.e. backing the trailer up the driveway etc.

Originally Posted by colrospeake

I think I have found an alternative.. British Off road has a kit that joins the low linkage to the cdl. They dont sell it as a kit but will fit it for $ 330 sound good. No electrics even better. I think I will go for a drive to Nambour
I dont think there will be any problems if it is only hooked to the low selecter
Any opinions
Thanks for the information
Colin

Hi Colin, after 10 years of CDL ownership, I can tell you a major part of its function is in high range.

For a while I though I had found the easy Fix. I would love to find a d2a cdl but I am running out of options. Any thoughts as to where I may source such a beast. I have neally exhausted all Qld wreckers and short of going out an smashing the first Disco I see --- Na- I wouldnt But some times I .

Aulro people -- anybody -- any ideas of spare parts /wreckers in any state
I would love to hear from anyone that may have an idea of someone wrecking a disco with a cdl unit for sale.
Thanks
Colin