Quick Centre Diff Lock question..

[Sue]

Well I hope it's quick lol..

I am just curious as to what is the fastest you can drive when using the centre diff lock..? for instance if I felt that I wanted to use it when driving on a slippery gravel road at 80kms hour etc..

Just asking as I have been given conflicting advice on this and am more curious than anything else..

[isuzutoo-eh]

As fast as you dare on a gravel road, as long as there is traction to be lost it will be okay.

[Symo]

I think its 60K provided your front wheels are straight ahead..... Does it not have a little sticker bizzo in front of the gear knob.... next to the sticker that shows the shift pattern?

[Disco Muppet]

Why are you driving on a slippery gravel road at 80kms?
AFAIK it's not really an issue how fast you drive, but it becomes an issue if you drive with it on sealed roads with corners and stuff, as it puts strain on various components.
That said, I don't drive particularly quickly when I have my CDL engaged.
All from my very limited technical understanding
Cheers
Muppet

[EchiDna]

it aint how fast you go, its how quickly you stop ;-)

[debruiser]

Doesn't the sticker mean you can engage the lock at 60km/hr. I dont see that there would be a problem with driving as fast as you like/are game. Personally I used to drive my 2wd ute at 80+km/hr on dirt/gravel roads with no problems. I do drive my series 3 as fast on gravel as I do on bitumen... sometimes I go faster on the dirt.....

[Yorkie]

As fast as you dare on a gravel road, as long as there is traction to be lost it will be okay.

Agree, so long as your wheels can slip/spin by losing traction you can remain locked, once on firm surface disconnect.
Sue, Have you read your manual or did you have a 'boys' look.

[Naks]

As fast as you dare on a gravel road, as long as there is traction to be lost it will be okay.

As a rule I do not exceed 80kmh on gravel roads. I've driven all day for days on gravel with CDL locked with no issues.

[MR LR]

As fast as a Defender will go is fine

[Loubrey]

Hi Sue,

Engaging the CDL on any gravel road is taught as good practice. It adds stability to the car and reduces the tendency for over steer (loose tail end).

As the guys mentioned before, a Defender can go as fast as it is safe to drive in CDL High.

The 80km/h limit Naks mentioned is also taught as good practice...

Cheers,

Lou