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spyderwerkes · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 13:10 Post subject: Diff Locks - Again!

I want to fit diff locks to my 95 2.8SWB and have a number of queries. After doing some research I've narrowed it down to 3 choices and your help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

1. ARB. The best according to a lot of peeps, fully controllable which would be excellent especially on the front. Can also be used as a compressor to pump tyres back up. Downsides, very expensive (I've been quoted £1,000) and only available on the rears.
2. Lokka. Cheap, a lot of reccomendations from our cousins down under, did I mention cheap. Downsides, no UK distributors so may be difficulties with warranties/fitment etc. They don't do one for the front.
3. Scrapyard. A breaker in Wales has offered me a complete front and rear locking diff from an 'R' reg. Shogun. He said it's actuated electronically and I need the ECU. I also need to confirm splines/crown wheel etc. Downsides. Whilst the price is tempting this sounds like a pain.

I'm not sure if my information is correct as I've been quoted by local suppliers. If anybody has any experience or advice please post a reply. Alternatively if there are any specialists in the Devon area get in contact.

Cheers Guys.

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NJV6 · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 20:43 Post subject: Re: Diff Locks - Again!

I will answer the questions for your vehicle. Different models have different options

spyderwerkes · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 21:25 Post subject:

Cheers mate,

Very useful info. Seems I got my fronts and rears mixed up as usual.
This scrapyard diff I've been offered is obviously a mistake. Could be LSD or just open diffs. Funny thing is the guy is selling front locking diffs for the pajero on ebay! Any chance you could take a look and tell me exactly what they are.

I'd appreciate it if you could post up a message when the ARB becomes available - I assume you guys will get it first. Any problems with the ARB?

NJV6 · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 22:18 Post subject:

NJV6 · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 22:22 Post subject:

I might add that your scrappie could be right - many people don't realise the factroy diff lock is air operated. becasue you need an ecu and a switch they think it is electric. If he mentioned the ECU it shouldn't be a LSD as they don't need that. You should have a LSD already which are pretty effective when you know how to use them (ie - strategic use of the handbrake Cool

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spyderwerkes · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 22:59 Post subject:

NJV6,

You've convinced me - ARB's it is. Price for two will be about £1700 supplied and fitted. How does that compare with your corner of the world.
Devon 4x4 will do the work - check out their website I think they're the best around here.

By the way, what time is it?

NJV6 · Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 0:16 Post subject:

As I write this it is Friday 12:10 pm, so lunch time. We are the 1st place in the world Razz

GMT + 13 at the moment I think.

If you do lots of 4WDing on uneven surfaces where you are doing a PAjero salute often then you will absolutely love your diffs locks.

Have you counted an air compressor and fitting into the bill? The compressor is about $NZ450 and each locker is about $NZ1500 Exchange rate is about 3:1 I think at the mo so you price is a bit dearer. Mine fitted was $NZ2200. It depends if the 1700 pounds includes the compressor or not. See if you can haggle on the compressor.

There are plenty of better compressors available for the price such as the bushranger Max Air. But you will need a pressure switch to make it cycle on and off at ~ 100psi which the ARB's operate at.