Fitting D2 Diff Lock

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Originally Posted by cal415

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 :)

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Yep like mick said stay away from the electronic jobbie total PITA and a bastard to fit go for the lever type dead simple even if you get a home brew jobbie itl out last the amv jobbie

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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

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No good for the beach, cant lock it in high range and i very rarely use low on the sand.

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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

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Major shortcoming on sand though! When u want High locked, or when backing heavy trailers and you want low UNlocked...

Seen this systems shortcomings first hand...

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Spend the cash and get a Genuine D2a unit....

Perfect!

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Spend the cash and get a Genuine D2a unit....

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Is this the same setup Ritters have? (half way down the page)

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Discovery Series II Centre Difflock

It's a long story, really... Everyone's recognised the need for a driver-controlled centre difflock for the more adventurous 4WDers. Everyone had their ideas on how it should be done. There have been at least 4 types available from various specialists for some time now. We sat on the fence and tried all the others but none offered the functionality and simplicity we were looking for.

So here is a simple, all mechanical difflock control using the time-proven 2-lever system. Everything included - the rubber boot, vinyl gaiter, knob and all the mechanical bits. The lever is mounted to the floor and connects to the transmission via flexible Teleflex cable (just like the HI/LO shift) to reduce transfer of mechanical noise into the cabin.

Fitted price - $690. Kit Price - $490.
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Originally Posted by grumpybastard

Is this the same setup Ritters have? (half way down the page)

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Discovery Series II Centre Difflock

It's a long story, really... Everyone's recognised the need for a driver-controlled centre difflock for the more adventurous 4WDers. Everyone had their ideas on how it should be done. There have been at least 4 types available from various specialists for some time now. We sat on the fence and tried all the others but none offered the functionality and simplicity we were looking for.

So here is a simple, all mechanical difflock control using the time-proven 2-lever system. Everything included - the rubber boot, vinyl gaiter, knob and all the mechanical bits. The lever is mounted to the floor and connects to the transmission via flexible Teleflex cable (just like the HI/LO shift) to reduce transfer of mechanical noise into the cabin.

Fitted price - $690. Kit Price - $490.
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Don't know if it's as the OE - but the kit price looks very good.

and im guessing witha 2002 discoII then i need the transfer case too? where would i pick something up like that in perth? and typically would i need a mortgage extension to buy it :)

Steve

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Don't know if it's as the OE - but the kit price looks very good.

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Rang Ritters and spoke to Craig, its a second lever type arrangement.

To disable TC you need to enable the CDL then turn the ignition off and on again

Also told its a bit of a bugger to install, need an oxy to bend one of the bars and it takes them about 3 hours to install

Go to: http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/ and check their unit out, it even has fitting instructions.

Maggsie

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Originally Posted by 5teve

and im guessing witha 2002 discoII then i need the transfer case too? where would i pick something up like that in perth? and typically would i need a mortgage extension to buy it :)

Steve

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Steve

Some 2002 D2's have the mechanism - not many but I understand there are some, if you look at the attachment on the 5th post of this thread it shows you where to look and what to look for.

Who knows - you may be one of the lucky ones.

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Originally Posted by maggsie

Go to: http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/ and check their unit out, it even has fitting instructions.

Maggsie

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Any clues? I cant find it? Must be blind :eek: