Thread: Fitting D2 Diff Lock

one of the biggest differences ( to me) is the ability to turn TC off in sand.
TC and CDL combined is very effective.

You have pretty much echoed my thoughts, i was a little disappointed with the way the D2 struggled through sand on my holiday in Robe over Xmas. Heading back that way again next year.

Only thing i wish is that it didnt take the coin tray, would prefer if i could use one of the multitude of switch blanking covers instead

Originally Posted by grumpybastard

You have pretty much echoed my thoughts, i was a little disappointed with the way the D2 struggled through sand on my holiday in Robe over Xmas. Heading back that way again next year.

Only thing i wish is that it didnt take the coin tray, would prefer if i could use one of the multitude of switch blanking covers instead

Matt - it's just a switch - you could use any 'temp on - off - temp on' switch of the correct rating - and fit it anywhere you like. (well within reason)

Ive been told more than once where i can put things

Originally Posted by grumpybastard

Ive been told more than once where i can put things

I don't think you are on your own

I tried the AMV unit, had alot of issues with it, so i went for D2a lever out of the 2003+ d2s, i picked up the whole mechanism for 500ish and installed it myself, it works perfectly and no eletric motors to go bad and fill with mud/sand/water on you!

It makes a huge difference offroad alround - especialy noticable on the beach with TC and ABS off. On bush tracks with a bit of uphill loose stuff the traction control barely ever kicks in with the CDL locked and the car just seems to walk over things a hell of a lot easier and with less right foot needed

Hi All,

I bought the Bruce Davis Mechanical actuator.
Locks the CDL when in low range only automatically only around $300 bucks nothing to bugger up dead simple.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Piddler

Hi All,

I bought the Bruce Davis Mechanical actuator.
Locks the CDL when in low range only automatically only around $300 bucks nothing to bugger up dead simple.

Cheers

Is that fitted?

Hi GrumpyBastard.
Im a cheepskate!!!! I made my own!!!! All the details should be in the archives.Basicaly a bracket that fits the 10mm slot on the acuator,I got a bit of alternator adjust bracket off a Ford.Bend it at 90deg then weld it to a socket set extension.You need 2 socket set uni joints,and 3 extensions.you get the extensions setup with the uni joints up thru the floor and console and fit a handle to the top,just twist to engage,very simple!!!Get the bits from a hock shop CHEEEP,BUT most cheap unijoints have roll pins,renove and replace with a nail and weld,weld all socket bits together when the lengths are all sorted.
Try searches in the arhcive for "my diy cdl broke itself"
Last time I searched I eventually found it.
If your D2 is auto you should be able to use a D1/Rangie lever setup,sorry if its manual it wont work,been there tried that!!!!
Andrew