Member Since: 01 Mar 2011
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Rear locking differential question
I am thinking about picking up a demo unit at the dealer. One feature I would like would be the rear locking differential. Is it something that needs to be installed at the factory level or can it be added after the fact (in case the demo model does not have it)? Sorry for the n00b post but, I'm not a very mechanical guy (more of a techie)
(The need for the Locking differential is because of my driveway) We get alot of snow in the winter and I need something that will help my LR4 move up the driveway in almost any condition.
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8th Mar 2011 1:45 am
xetas
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Mods, please move this to the LR4 forum. Sorry folks!
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8th Mar 2011 2:25 am
Popelka
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The D3 is factory install only and I assume the D4 would be the same, somebody that actually knows will be along soon to confirm or denyExperience is a difficult teacher, because she gives the test first and then the lesson afterwards!!!!
It has been retrofitted in the past - but is not a job for the faint hearted.Mark.
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8th Mar 2011 5:16 am
wvlenthe
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Xetas,
Why do you want it?
Many people on here say it will get you nowhere more than without it, it will only save you some wheelspin.
Personally I don't have the experience (whilst I do have an active rear diff) but I'm sure it is a costly option.
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8th Mar 2011 2:32 pm
xetas
Member Since: 01 Mar 2011
Location: Massachusetts
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wvlenthe wrote:
Xetas,
Why do you want it?
Many people on here say it will get you nowhere more than without it, it will only save you some wheelspin.
Personally I don't have the experience (whilst I do have an active rear diff) but I'm sure it is a costly option.
Wiljo
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That is the main reason. The big hill in the winter, its a 40degree inclline.
8th Mar 2011 3:12 pm
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Thats not a hill it's gentle slop and the standard D3/4 will cope with it easily.Club Pie n Pea
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8th Mar 2011 3:21 pm
xetas
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The picture doesn't do it any justice but, I'm glad to hear its not going to be a challenge without RLD.
8th Mar 2011 4:14 pm
DiscoDunc
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you wont need a rear locking diff to climb that hill - you wont even need to change your tyres
unless you intend to do quite a lot of offroad driving then you wont need it.
However, if you can find one with it fitted its there "just in case" Duncan
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8th Mar 2011 4:23 pm
xetas
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Much appreciated fellas! Thanks for the feedback.
8th Mar 2011 7:46 pm
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got a similar hill or worse in Switzerland. Going up is easy-peasy. Only needed low range once when there was sheet ice after it rained on compacted snow. However, going down is much more of a problem......
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