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Offline landyman Ash

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« Reply #30 on: November 09, 2005, 21:51:29 »
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Decisions decisions..... :?  :?  :?  :?  :?  :?  :?  :?

Ive got the ARB rear.  Blimey I'm not sure.

Going to have to think about this alot  :?
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« Reply #31 on: November 09, 2005, 22:40:17 »
Just been watching Tims 90 in the "Birthday bash" vid and you can really see the limted slip working a treat.

Having watched the vid, Im kind of sold on the LSD one at the present.

Vid is WELL worth a look!!!!  :shock:  :shock:  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D
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« Reply #32 on: November 10, 2005, 12:49:53 »
Call me a complete thicko.. but how do I tell what I have on mine?? (Frontera 2.3TDi LWB 1994)

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« Reply #33 on: November 10, 2005, 18:35:41 »
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Call me a complete thicko.. but how do I tell what I have on mine?? (Frontera 2.3TDi LWB 1994)

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I think you have neither.

Most vehicles just have a standard diff.  The "locker" or limited slip is 99% of the time and after market product you buy.  It will give you WAYYYYYYY more traction but at just under £500 a diff its a pricey improvent.

I'd be fair to say you'll have standard diffs, just like a land rover.  Down side with them is that as one wheel spins on an axle, the other ones stops so get into mud and you'll get stuck.  Lockers or LSD's stop that and make sure BOTH wheels alwats remain turning.  Get two diff lockers and and engage your centre diff (in the transfer box) and all four wheels turn the same speed, all the time.  maximum traction!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #34 on: November 10, 2005, 18:49:54 »
Just to add some extra confusion...

Some of the Fronteras did have a factory-fit LSD in the rear.  Don't ask me how to tell other than actually trying the thing though.
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« Reply #35 on: November 10, 2005, 19:07:24 »
When I wrote my post I had a niggly feeling some Frontera did.

Glad you confirmed it.  I agree, I'd have NO IDEA how to check apart from getting it on two stands and giving them a spin with a mate on each rear wheel.

If they lock, you've got a LSD  :wink:
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« Reply #36 on: November 11, 2005, 00:04:41 »
Its got AUTOLOCK hubs.. but I take it that that does not affect the Difs? (as I said.. COMPLETELY new to 4x4's) ...

I read the Frontera Manual to see what info that had in it.. it said about when in 4L, if you go the oposite direction, the Autolock will disengage for a brief moment and then re-engage.

hmm... hubs, diffs, locks, slips...  :?  head going pop. :)

I'll get it eventually
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« Reply #37 on: November 11, 2005, 18:45:27 »
Hmmm, Im a bit lost too.....

You need to talk to Barry on MC, he's a frontera man.

Its a big world the 4x4 scene and you'll catch it quicker then you think!!!!  Its a bit land Rover biased this club (he he  :twisted:  :twisted: ) but everyone tries to help!!

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« Reply #38 on: November 11, 2005, 19:17:55 »
Autolock hubs simplu dissengage the front drivetrain when in 2wd to save fuel, they won't help with traction.  That said when in 4wd a selectable system should already be locked up front/back.
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« Reply #39 on: November 11, 2005, 19:18:58 »
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Glad to hear it..Are you on 10 or 24 spline shafts? which halfshafts do you use?
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« Reply #40 on: November 14, 2005, 18:46:55 »
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Just been watching Tims 90 in the "Birthday bash" vid and you can really see the limted slip working a treat.

Having watched the vid, Im kind of sold on the LSD one at the present.

Vid is WELL worth a look!!!!  :shock:  :shock:  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D


I would.Its a good investment i think

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« Reply #41 on: November 14, 2005, 19:30:44 »
24 spline but uprated most things to fit em. Had to change the entire front hub assembly and the rear stub axles. Only things that i have had to change are wheel bearings ...not much of a job.
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