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diff lock for disco 3
hi folks
Im new on the forum and i am looking for information about dif locs to install on my disco 3 ( 2006 tdv 6 automatic) We plan to do a trip in the pyrenees these summer. Can anyone show me where to find these info on the forum please
thanks , koen Brugge, Belgium
16th Apr 2014 6:30 pm
nighthawk
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If you mean you want to retrofit the rear e-diff, then I believe it has been done but is not an easy task.
If you mean aftermarket, ARB does lockers for the D3, I believe the front one has been around for a while now but the rear one is pretty new (if released). They're not very popular though, hence the lack of info about them.Dennis
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16th Apr 2014 7:13 pm
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would you really need it given the cars ability
16th Apr 2014 8:11 pm
koendisco
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Thanks for the reactions
I really don't know if it is useful, but when we went offloading in marquenterre, the cars with difflock went further than those without, so that is why i would install it. i know the car has already ability's but before the disco 3 i had a defender with diff locs and i think i went further in the terrain.
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17th Apr 2014 9:37 pm
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ARB in Aus do front and rear locking diffs.
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The brakes act as a diff-lock, so I don't think a proper one would necessarily get you any benefit, other than the brakes won't wear out Mark.
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18th Apr 2014 8:10 am
nighthawk
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I agree with the above. Defenders had a huge advantage with difflocks because of the lack of Traction Control systems.
The advantage of difflocks on the D3 is not so pronounced as the Traction Control fakes it to a certain extent. Unless you're doing pretty extreme stuff quite regularly I don't think the investment in diff locks will be worth it.Dennis
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18th Apr 2014 9:07 am
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Has anyone seen a D3 with a locking rear diff go anywhere that a D3 without one could not go?
I've never seen or heard of this scenario yet. Certainly the locking rear diff does make things smoother and more refined, but I not particularly convinced that it adds raw capability. Driver experience, tyres, clearance and a bit of luck play more prominent roles.
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Agreed, never seen one do any more than a standard D3 can do. Deffo not needed for the Pyrenees, 95% of the tracks can be done by a Ford Fiesta and the D3 can chew up & spit out the other 5%. Re driving on sand, tyres (type & pressures) and driving technique are far more important.
18th Apr 2014 9:27 am
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You know the D3 has a centre difflock don't you Koen?
Agree with Del, when we were out in the Pyrenees we were up in the hills in low range off road height and a sheep farmer came bombing down the track in a saxo 1.0 2014 D4 XS
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The one vehicle with a locking rear diff (D4) last year made a right hash of a rock climb in the Pyrenees last year - took him three or four goes to get up - rest of us did it in one go Mark.
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18th Apr 2014 10:28 am
koendisco
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For every one many thanks for the comments.
I do not have a lot of experience in offroading, i still have a very old suzuki with diff locks and on that vehicle it makes a big difference, that why i tought to install it also on my disco 3. Its an S version without air suspension.
I do find it a bit disturbing when the brakes come in while taking a sand hill, so i tough to avoid this with diff loss, but now i see it is not needed.
koen
19th Apr 2014 7:07 pm
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My 2006 V8 has rear difflock as standard. I was glad I had it when we were slowing down in very deep sand near Chobe reserve - centre difflock came on but it needed rear as well to maintain forward speed and get out of a very difficult spot. If traction control was what I had to rely on in deep sand, I would still be there! ( no winch ) Life always good with a Landy
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20th Apr 2014 6:43 pm
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