Thread: Ashcroft transfer case kit

Not had any dealings with their high speed transfer case kit. But, I did have Ashcroft Q (uieter) Gears fitted to my D1. I can honestly say that Ashcrofts are extremely good engineers and have a very good, well deserved, reputation. Dave is very knowledgeable. If you want to email him a question just look for Ashtrans on LR4x4.com

HTH

Ivan

What engine and wheelbase do you have?

A friend fitted high ratio t-case gears to a rebuilt 109 hardtop with rebuilt 2.25P. He found the gearing unacceptable, and was forced to remove it and sell it. I remember he said it was often necessary to drop to low range on hill starts.

I'll certainly be emailing more questions to ashcroft so thanks for a contact name

It's a 109 with a 2.6 on gas. It runs well, keeps up with traffic (to an extent i passed someone the other day but i think they broke down) so would like to keep the engine- i figured changing the transfer case gears was the best option in relation to price and effectiveness as opposed to a diff change or overdrive.

the ash croft is near on useless with any varient with the stock 2.25 anything.

a set of extractors and a diesel cam in the petrol makes it workable, just, providing your nearly empty and dont hit head winds.

the 6's do better and its a dream with a holden conversion till you drop it into low range.

IMHO more mechanically reliable than the OD options and a better choice than changing the diffs but theres more work involved.

If you do it on the 6 pots it makes them work a bit harder and if you dont stay on top of the servicing you can risk the exhaust valves especially if you run a touch lean.

You've probably come across this but in case you haven't.
Series Land Rover Gearbox Rebuild

I've just purchased the Ashcroft kit, still in rebuild phase however so no feed back as yet. I have a Holden 186 in her at the moment, hopefully will have a 200TDi in her soon to go with the new gearing.

Originally Posted by hesguitar

I'll certainly be emailing more questions to ashcroft so thanks for a contact name

It's a 109 with a 2.6 on gas. It runs well, keeps up with traffic (to an extent i passed someone the other day but i think they broke down) so would like to keep the engine- i figured changing the transfer case gears was the best option in relation to price and effectiveness as opposed to a diff change or overdrive.

I would think it would be marginal if a 2.6 on gas could pull it - and as Dave says you would be more likely to burn valves. Your high range is also increased slightly by the conversion.

IMHO the best option would be an R380 or LT77 conversion - not sure if Ashcroft still do the kits? Next would be a roverdrive, then diffs.

Cool, thanks for the input.

A roverdrive is actually our preferred option but it's pricey- it will have to wait till i find out how much everything else is going to be, surprises have already come up during the build- the rear springs collapsed the other day (new ones on the way) so I'm expecting many more. Still love the landy though

Does the new Roverdrive give the same ratio changes as the old Fairey/Toro?