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Ayahuasca
Original Poster
16,065 posts
148 months
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 Thinking of getting a diff locker for the rear axle of my 2008 defender 110 as it doesn't have traction control fitted. It is my daily driver in the city during the week as well as my weekend offroading toy. I understand that Detroit lockers would not be ideal in the city. What are the best lockers to get? ARB seem to be the most popular - are they the obvious choice?
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TheHeretic
68,276 posts
124 months
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Well, of you can afford it, and ARB locker is the daddy. Selectable, so no issues on the road, etc. I'd like one, but cN't picture me dropping the 800 quid it would be for it. You could put a Detroit type locker in the front, so you only use it when in 4wd mode. Steering could be weird in snow though.
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Ayahuasca
Original Poster
16,065 posts
148 months
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No snow in the tropics!
The Defender is permanent 4WD so I think front Detroit wossits are out.
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TheHeretic
68,276 posts
124 months
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Ayahuasca said: No snow in the tropics!
The Defender is permanent 4WD so I think front Detroit wossits are out. You know, I never knew defenders were permanent 4wd! I always thought they had a 2H, 4H, 4L arrangement.
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Ayahuasca
Original Poster
16,065 posts
148 months
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TheHeretic said: Ayahuasca said: No snow in the tropics!
The Defender is permanent 4WD so I think front Detroit wossits are out. You know, I never knew defenders were permanent 4wd! I always thought they had a 2H, 4H, 4L arrangement. Defo permanent. Series Landies may have been as you describe.
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SmokinV8
785 posts
80 months
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Depends mostly on what your attempting to do with your 90. Most perform extremely well without the need for a locker in either axle.
I do have ARB lockers in both axles on mine but dont need them on greenlanes but do use them when (if i get chance)I attend p&p days.
There are other options out there for lockers but for the life of me I cant remember the names!
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Ayahuasca
Original Poster
16,065 posts
148 months
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SmokinV8 said: Depends mostly on what your attempting to do with your 90. Most perform extremely well without the need for a locker in either axle.
I do have ARB lockers in both axles on mine but dont need them on greenlanes but do use them when (if i get chance)I attend p&p days.
There are other options out there for lockers but for the life of me I cant remember the names! Went up a steep muddy slippery hill the other day and got stuck with a wheel spinning on each axle; retreated and gave it more welly and went up second time no problem. BUT the Discovery behind me with its electronic traction control breezed up much more easily and without giving it as many beans. Makes me think that either TC or lockers would be good. Retro-fit TC is not an option so left with deciding what lockers to get.
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SlimJim16v
116 posts
12 months
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Yep, ARB best, or you could fit an LSD.
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300bhp/ton
26,483 posts
59 months
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ARB, although you might need to visit Ashcroft transmissions for some beefier half shafts and a pegged diff.
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ed1983
76 posts
57 months
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poah
2,137 posts
97 months
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Ayahuasca said: No snow in the tropics!
The Defender is permanent 4WD so I think front Detroit wossits are out. you can use a detroit (eaton) lockers in a landrover without any problems as they automatically allow speed differention when requried. or you could go for a detroit Truetrac LSD.
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PugwasHDJ80
5,197 posts
90 months
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Fit the new ashcroft loker- significantly cheaper than an ARB and just as strong.
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Psimpson7
862 posts
110 months
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PugwasHDJ80 said: Fit the new ashcroft loker- significantly cheaper than an ARB and just as strong. Nowdays I would do this... and I have run ARB's without an issue since 2004
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wookie1
14 posts
51 months
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Ashcroft locker
shafts would be a good upgrade
and drive flanges with some 12.9 key head bolts
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Deasy83
3 posts
20 months
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I would definitely look at the ashcroft lockers over the ARB ones, cheaper and better build quality 
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Caulkhead
4,938 posts
26 months
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I ran a detroit locker in the back and truetrac in the front of my 90.
DL's used to have a reputation for being a bit snappy and causing tyre wear and chirps on cornering but the latest ones are fine. What you have to remember is that unlike most DL's are locked by default and unlock when they detect the need for differential action on cornering. As long as they are adjusted right they are pretty much transparent in use. You can use them in the front but they can make the steering snatch and are a bit troublesome in snow (which won't bother you!).
I much prefer them to air-lockers as they are automatic, don't have all the complication of a compressor and no vulnerable air lines down to your diff. DL in the back, truetrac in the front is unbeatable IMHO.
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powerstroke
1,720 posts
29 months
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80 series cruiser
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100SRV
701 posts
111 months
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Ayahuasca said: TheHeretic said: Ayahuasca said: No snow in the tropics!
The Defender is permanent 4WD so I think front Detroit wossits are out. You know, I never knew defenders were permanent 4wd! I always thought they had a 2H, 4H, 4L arrangement. Defo permanent. Series Landies may have been as you describe. Series Land Rovers (except Stage 1 V8) are part-time with dog clutch to engage front axle. All coil-sprung and Stage 1 V8 are permanent 4x4 with lockable centre differential. 101" is also permanent 4x4 and shares the LT95 transmission with early Range Rovers and Stage 1 V8 Beware the distinction between an LSD and an ATB (see other threads). 100SRV
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Challo14
4 posts
8 months
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Its also worth considering Maxi-drive lockers.
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Challo14
4 posts
8 months
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Also the Jack McNamara lockers from Australia are highly rated.
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