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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: landraver on January 09, 2006, 18:52:24

Title: Lockers
Post by: landraver on January 09, 2006, 18:52:24

I'm looking to purchase a locker for the 90 (300 axles) 8)  8)  8)
Which would be best to go for :?:
Arb air / trutrac / another
Funds only allow me to get one, and I presume it would be best on the rear axle. Is that right :?:  :?  :?:  :?
Also would the 300 axles be 10 or 24 spline :?:

Thanks

Jeff

Title: Lockers
Post by: Xtremeteam on January 09, 2006, 19:55:46

if its 300 axles it will be 24 spline

Title: Lockers
Post by: gecko on January 09, 2006, 20:01:25

im intrested on this one as well

Title: Lockers
Post by: unknownmanxman on January 09, 2006, 20:04:14

there was a thread about this a short while ago... and several over the months! Use the search to find the threads...

Title: Lockers
Post by: SteveG on January 09, 2006, 20:23:42

Nothing against LSD like the trutrac etc as they work extremely well in 99% of cases, but with a diff lock I personally prefer to manually control it.

As to where to fit, yes the rear. If you go for one,it's much more useful there than on front. Due to risk of breaking CV's it is sensible to limit use of a front locker in straight ahead uses unless you are happy in spending pounds on repairs.

ARB are extremely reliable, easy to fit and most popular so spares etc are easy to get. You got to take into account air compressor cost if you don't already have a suitable one.

KAM's latest diff locker is supposed to have a good reputation, but I've yet to seen it used much. It's price is good though at about 600 pounds per axle including HD half shafts.

Maxi-Drive - excellent reputation, super high prices - about 1000 per axle with their HD half shafts

McNamara Hypoid diff again has a great reputation especially from RR drivers on Outback Challenge - I have no idea about price of this.

Good luck with your purchase, they are a very useful feature. Once you buy one though you are on the slippery slope of beefing up your driveline and spending lots of pounds :)  :)  :)  :)

Cheers

Steve

Title: Lockers
Post by: landyman Ash on January 09, 2006, 21:26:53

Ive been researching/asking/picking guys brains about Lockers for a long time

You need to think about what your using ir for.  Most comp safari guys use LSD (limited slip) BUT I have a feeling your looking for offroad playing.

Persnally I'd go ARB rear.  If your playing or doing winch comps etc you can always see the terrain and then you choose to selct it and then its a 100% lock and you KNOW its in.  

For the front an ARB works great but you'll suffer from steering loss and you'll put excess stress on the CV's.  Put an LSD and you get 95% lock but there is always a little slack.  You get better steering and its not such a worry breaking a rear shaft compared to breaking a front.

As your just looking fro one, go ARB.  No risk of it locking in on the road and you choose when its in PLUS is 100% lock.  Best for the rear by far!!

Title: Lockers
Post by: landyman Ash on January 09, 2006, 21:28:47

Sorry, also forgot downside of ARB....

Price for one, you need compressor etc which isnt so bad, you can at least pump your tyres up!!

Also it relies in air so there are pipes.  These can snag, pop off, get blocked etc.  Look after it and you should be fine but worth bearing in mind

Hope that helps

Title: Lockers
Post by: landraver on January 11, 2006, 18:44:51

Thanks for the repies fellas.
top advice, Mud clubbers come up trumps again :D

Looks like an Arb air locker would be my best option.

Anyone know of a cheaper price than the £650 + £15 thats on ebay at the moment (includes compressor, lines, etc)?

cheers

Jeff

Title: Lockers
Post by: landyman Ash on January 11, 2006, 22:54:54

Quote from: "landylover"

Thanks for the repies fellas.
top advice, Mud clubbers come up trumps again :D

Looks like an Arb air locker would be my best option.

Anyone know of a cheaper price than the £650 + £15 thats on ebay at the moment (includes compressor, lines, etc)?

cheers

Jeff

Have a word with tim (muddyweb) as he may be able to help you

Title: Lockers
Post by: SteveG on January 11, 2006, 23:28:39

Quote from: "landylover"

Thanks for the repies fellas.
Anyone know of a cheaper price than the £650 + £15 thats on ebay at the moment (includes compressor, lines, etc)?

cheers

Jeff

Speak to Si at X-Eng, tell him aboute-bay price and see if he can match or come close. If he get's close I'd rather buy from someone you know is going to help you out support wise etc when spending this much.

http://www.x-eng.co.uk/X-Store.asp?SL=24&MID=1

Cheers

Steve

Title: Lockers
Post by: Tigger on January 12, 2006, 07:49:21

Quote from: "landyman Ash"

Have a word with tim (muddyweb) as he may be able to help you

We do the locker and compressor for around 655 including vat and delivery.  And (most important) that is a genuinely imported locker with a full warranty and support.

Have a look ARB Lockers Page (http://www.devon4x4.com/shop.php?mode=browse&sitelang=en&cat=8&subcat=11)

Any info, PM or email me.

Title: Lockers
Post by: landyman Ash on January 12, 2006, 09:44:50

Id buy from a UK dealer for sure.  That ebay package from muddytrout is US import so you'll have no back up

At least from Devon you can ring up and they'll help you till your sorted.  They have great customer service, that I will say