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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110   
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I replaced my stub axles last weekend because they where worn and now the rear diff is leaking, so i'm guessing it's worn too.
Rather than refurbishing the old one, I am pretty much set on getting an LSD of some variety. Any recommendations? My 200 Tdi isn't going to see heavy offroading as it's more of a restoration project. Has anyone used this guy before: https://www.megasquirt-v8.co.uk/diff_axle.php ? 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW 1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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17th Sep 2018 7:26pm |
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| Moneypit Member Since: 27 Feb 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 271 
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They have many excellent videos on YouTube showing the work they do and different diff options and types.
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17th Sep 2018 7:41pm |
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| Moneypit Member Since: 27 Feb 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 271
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Yes there still trading, spoke to Nigel last week about a 4 pin front diff build.
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17th Sep 2018 7:53pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110
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I've emailed him, hopefully i'll get to have a chat with him tomorrow
 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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17th Sep 2018 8:22pm |
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| Maxxed_Ross Member Since: 06 Jun 2012 Location: Bathgate / North Sea Posts: 340  
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if you're not going to be doing any heavy offroading then beefing up the diff will probably be a bit of a waste
I've always wanted to fit a Detroit TruTrack if my diff ever goes. It's totally automatic and mechanical, so fit and forget. No need to tell it went to lock, no need for an air compressor and a bit cheaper than an air locker. Will make a big difference in the snow... although I've been advised not to fit one in the front as it makes wet roundabouts a bit... "interesting"  2013 Discovery 4 HSE Lux | 2001 Defender 90 TD5 | 2007 Prodrive RB320 |
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17th Sep 2018 8:51pm |
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| ickle Member Since: 22 Jul 2010 Location: South Vendee Posts: 1728  
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I ran a Detroit locker in the rear and a tru track in the front of my 100" and they were ace, self centering steering was brilliant, and I even ran to France and back with a 1 tonne trailer and a broken rear half shaft - only came to light as the parked me on a ramp for the crossing and the handbrake started to fail when the sea got rough!
Keith |
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17th Sep 2018 9:10pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7705 
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Nigel has been around for a while doing lots of good work ( 'hybrid from Hell' on lr4x4), he used to work for KAM and may still have ties with them. His work is good as is mega squirt stuff.
Personally though i would go with Ashcrofts, after 15years of challenge competing and last 3years at Ultra4 you can see the benefit of going with a company that specialise in transmission components and stand by their products for 5 years warranty. Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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17th Sep 2018 9:28pm |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110
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I think he's an Ashcroft dealer, I've left my email very open ended to see what he recommends 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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17th Sep 2018 9:50pm |
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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 311 
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I can highly recommend Nigel @ Xcess4x4 his attention to detail is insane.
I would go for the Ashcroft ATB if you're set on fitting an LSD, much better than a trutrac in my opinion. I would expect Nige to recommend the same or perhaps a 4 pin instead. |
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18th Sep 2018 6:51am |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110
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What's a 4 pin? 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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18th Sep 2018 8:13am |
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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 311
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A 4 pin is an open diff but stronger than original, it has additional planet gears that increase the strength and were fitted in the rear of V8 90's or special vehicles.
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18th Sep 2018 8:31am |
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| drakes Member Since: 09 Oct 2009 Location: Hexham Posts: 111 
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Just to throw another name into the pot how about a Quaife torque sensing diff, I have run one of these for over 200k now with just one rebuild after about 150k where Quaife supplied me with the wearing parts foc.
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18th Sep 2018 8:31am |
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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 311
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Quaife's are also 4x the price of the Ashcroft unit so for a vehicle that isn't used heavily then its probably a bit overkill.
I agree, the Quaife units are beautiful. Managed to pick one up for a reasonable price, the other is an Ashcroft.  Click image to enlarge |
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18th Sep 2018 12:32pm |
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| roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039  
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Just to make something clearer: A Tru trac is a limited slip diff based on the priciple that a wormwheel can drive a cogwheel but a cogwheel cannot drive a wormwheel. It is still a limited slip as it transfer about 3 times the torque off the spinning wheel to the wheel with grip. A wheel in the air has zero grip so 3 x 0 = still 0
A Detroit locker is locker so all torque goes to the wheel with grip. I have a Detroit locker in the rear axle and a tru trac in the front and yes you can feel the Detroit in the rear but I love it. I use my 90 on the road and off-road. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Roel 1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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18th Sep 2018 8:00pm |
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