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Nigel did try to exsplain on the phone and basically option 3 is the best.
| Inigo Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 614   
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I have Ashcroft ATBs front and rear and currently getting one fitted to my transfer box. My front one I had pegged by Nige.
Nige is very knowledgable about diffs it should be a marked improvement on the standard without having to remember to switch the locker on before you need it. |
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9th Jan 2020 3:32pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2069 
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Unless its used alot off road it wont need pegging.
I have front middle and rear ATBs (front rear Nige ultrabuild ATBs) my 110 does about 350miles a week on tarmac and also used heavily off road. ATBs are fantastic on the road, so much grip and confidence in corners. Instagram @defender_ventures Empire Tuning - Agent |
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9th Jan 2020 3:49pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2079 
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Yup, you won't need a pegged diff.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. |
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9th Jan 2020 4:39pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3693
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Will the 'pegged' part add a lot to the cost I wonder>?
It seems option 2 and 3 come pegged |
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9th Jan 2020 5:06pm |
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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 311 
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I had both my ATB’s built by Nige, he puts a lot of attention into the details.
I can agree with bankz, 1. pegging is overkill for a road truck. 2. ATB’s give excellent ‘on road’ behaviour. Yes pegging will increase the price significantly – think the casings are charged @ £220 (exchange) and £295 (outright) Nige will build you whatever you like.... Have a browse of his site, great for diff info https://www.megasquirt-v8.co.uk/diff_upgrade.php Pic of my 2 ATBs below (non pegged) 
 Click image to enlarge 1989 90 4.3 V8 2012 L405 OF 2014 D4 HSE Lux (SOLD) 2015 90 HT (SOLD) @d9o.mf |
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9th Jan 2020 5:32pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3613 
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Ashcroft built ATBs front and rear backlash reduced noticeably and my standard diffs had only low mileage at the time. Some have reported some torque steer with ATB in the front , I get a little bit when on and off the throttle, and more pull to centre when accelerating, rear is undetectable just a more planted feeling DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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9th Jan 2020 6:16pm |
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| mata Member Since: 24 Jan 2014 Location: Manchester Posts: 148 
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My rear diff let go about a year ago with no warning (albeit with hindsight it was very noisy). I ended up going big on an ashcroft atb, pegged case plus hd half shafts and drive flanges. Perhaps the pegged case was unnecessary but overall the package has been great. I don't notice the atb during road driving (in a good way) and its perhaps the most usable type of locking diff for mostly road use. The driveline slack improved massively and what i wasn't expecting was it's so quiet by comparison to my old diff.
EDIT - i would add that i also spoke to Nige (very helpful and knowledgeable man) and got the feeling he was selling a potentially stronger / superior product, however it was more expensive and as i was already massively over 'budget' so went with the ashcroft one and as i was adding in half shafts and flanges it kind of made sense to get it all from one supplier. |
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9th Jan 2020 7:58pm |
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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1526
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nige at mega squirt has built a few over the years for us inc my current back diff. crown diffs have done some for us as well.
if i was upgrading then nige would get my vote. pegged isn't needed for road use nor normal off roading. tyre size and power does affect this as does your driving style. an atb diff is an easy fit and forget option in the back end i wouldn't fit one in the front for road use. i prefer an arb or ashcroft locker for my own 90 |
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9th Jan 2020 8:50pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2069
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As above I have a front, middle and rear and do 350m+ per week. I havnt noticed anything detrimental with the front ATB... Cant even feel the self centering people often mention. No torque steer either. Instagram @defender_ventures
Empire Tuning - Agent |
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9th Jan 2020 10:09pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16879 
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^^^ This. No issues with front ATB whatsoever.
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9th Jan 2020 11:32pm |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3613
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possibly more noticeably on a 90 due to shorter length and has reduced over time, my ATBs have only so far done about 5k road miles and no off road other than grassy fields so relatively low mileage still, DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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10th Jan 2020 7:40am |
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| Fernando Member Since: 25 Oct 2017 Location: CABA Posts: 86  
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I have placed ATB Ashcroft front rear and central in Puma 110
I currently have 280 thousand km, 180 thousand walks with ATB !!! They are totally transparent in use, in crowns very closed on asphalt a squeak of the front covers is felt. And the famous CLONK is over !!!! |
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10th Jan 2020 10:55am |
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| Markez79 Member Since: 27 Jun 2018 Location: South West Posts: 201 |
What price were you quoted on those options? Keen to do this to my 110. Thanks |
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10th Jan 2020 5:23pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3693
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Pm sent re costs..
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10th Jan 2020 9:32pm |
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