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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640  
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Bit bored with the defender after scrapping the ls3 project having been disappointed actually driving one...
For 90% road use what's the best option when it comes to diff's? Don't need too but just to give me something to do.. i plan to overhaul the engine and gearbox mounts next time im home and fancy changing the diff's, would probably do center and rear? any opinions  |
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8th Jan 2018 10:22am |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4785  
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I've got centre and am planning front followed by rear.
A 90 under power will understeer with relative ease on sharper bends, a front diff would help to reduce that. Rear would make it worse, both would be pretty impressive I'd say. The centre diff on mine definately makes it more stable, especially in high speed braking. And there is obviously more traction out of bends. I would start with the centre personally  2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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8th Jan 2018 11:40am |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4785
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Also I think a rear diff would make lift off oversteer a bit more violent
 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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8th Jan 2018 11:42am |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640
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ill drop a pm greeni,
any recommendations on brands? maybe ill just do all 3 while im at it  |
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8th Jan 2018 2:10pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2162 
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I've got an Xcess 4x4 Pegged Ashcroft ATB in the back of my 110, on the road barely notice it bar braking feels more "stable" lol, brilliant off road as well. Lock the center diff and becomes a little more fun
Wasnt bad on price either. After speaking to Nige about various diffs he said front ATBs are also good though can cause it to self center with a bit more force but apparently easy to get used to. That or 4 Pin open front both come in at the same price from him. Uprated/4Pin center diff, unless you do a lot of off roading I wouldn't bother, unless you want an ATB which would work nicely with an ATB rear. |
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8th Jan 2018 2:28pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640
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Anybody know of anywhere trustworthy to install a set of atb’s in the northern half?
I’m going to go for a front and rear set, spoke to excess4x4 but they are the other end of the country.. Unsure if I’ll get Ashcroft or qualife yet but prefer to outsource the fitting... |
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20th Jan 2018 7:28pm |
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| bankz5152 Member Since: 02 Feb 2017 Location: South London/North Kent Posts: 2162
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Xcess 4x4 do ship I believe. Imo much higher quality than Ashcroft.
Rear diffs are super easy to fit, only need basic tools and takes maybe an hour first time round. Front is a little more time consuming but its still just undoing nuts and bolts. Wheels off, I think 16 bolts on the front, behind the hubs. Then 16 or so more round the diff itself + 4 on the prop shaft. Rear - Wheels off, 5 bolts on the drive flanges, pull em out, 4 bolts on the the prop and round the diff again Refit with RTV sealant round the diffs and ideally use new nuts and bolts all round. Probably get it all done in half a day. |
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20th Jan 2018 7:38pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640
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ordered 2x ashcroft atb's built up in housings...
lets see how they go 
Xcess 4x4 look good but dont reply to emails... |
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24th Jan 2018 11:58am |
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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 313 
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I found Facebook messenger best for Xcess4x4, Nige is super helpful and his work is A grade!
Made a lovely job of my Quaife ATB |
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24th Jan 2018 12:18pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804  
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LOMG, Can you copy and paste your PM to me as well, si vous plait? Still something I'm mulling over...ta Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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24th Jan 2018 1:18pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804
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Please excuse my ignorance, was the Quaife ATB for the Def? Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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24th Jan 2018 1:21pm |
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| foxing Member Since: 20 Sep 2008 Location: south wales Posts: 80 
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also interested to know what was the problem with the test drive,as i'm more than happy with my ls3 atb paul |
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24th Jan 2018 1:44pm |
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| Defendermatt Member Since: 15 Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 313
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G, It is indeed for the 90.... Current set up, Quaife ATB rear with Ashcroft front & centre ATB. Absolutely superb! |
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24th Jan 2018 3:05pm |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7905 
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Out of curiosity why Ashcroft front and centre but Quaife rear?
 James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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24th Jan 2018 3:36pm |
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