how about detroitlocker and 24 spline foe rear 2a 109 anybody have any exp?

[glbft1]

well we got pricing on a salisbury think a 24 spline upgrade and a detroit might be the way to go on a 109 what do these drive like in rovers? is it dangerous? trying to get the most for what money I can spend( without the wife making me live it it....)
Thanks for all the advice and info...... merry christmas to all
Greg

[Les Parker]

Greg,

Beware the Detroits, you want to round a corner and they may not let you !!

[yorker]

Detroits take some getting used to- some people love them some hate them. Unless you are doing hard core rock crawling I'd go with a Detroit Truetrac- I think they'd suffice for 90% of Land Rover owners.

http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/faq_category_1.html#a36

[Linus Tremaine]

sucky

I had one in my dormobile. I hated it. The snapping is also very hard on the series gear box. Perhaps why I broke a layshaft. Always popping and causing bucking on turns.
I dont recommend a detroit locker.

[Blueboy]

ahh, the Detroit locker versus other model discussion.

on other sites, this topic has filled pages upon pages with folks strong opinions supporting both sides.

glbft1, you really need to think about how much traction aid you want and the final goal.

0 help = an open diff like the Sals with stronger 24 spline shafts either LR or other manuf

some help = Trutrac with stronger 24 spline shafts either LR or other manuf

locked help = Detroit mechanical; always present or an ARB; selectable operation with stronger 24 spline shafts either LR or other manuf

personally for whats it worth, I've always had ARBs because I like the control of being able to be locked or open depending on the condition for my more off-highway oriented Rovers.

my 109 has a Sals with std LR 24 spline shafts or basically a NAS 110 set-up, yet, Blueboy only sees moderate off-highway use so even with the V8, this is robust enough.

Jaime

[solihull109]

I think for what you want to do, and the fact that you live in Maine with icy roads, a selectable locker(ARB) is the best way to go, however, they're not cheap.

I think the Sals. rear might be a little overkill for what you want to do. A well built rear will hold up fine, and you won't be giving up the ground clearance. A salisbury axle hangs low, especially if running near stock size tires.

Give me a ring Greg.....

[JimCT]

Detroit locker

The one time we laid the ambulance over if I had a locking rear axle I could have driven out of the situation. And it I had an ARB I woudl never have had it locked and at the point I decided a Detroit in the Salisbury was the way to go. I would not sorry much about the loss of clearance, what you hit with the Salisbury is pretty robust. I do think the weight of the ambulance negates the quirkyness of the locker, thought I have also heard that the newest one are a bit softer in engagement. Will let you know how it goes. Jim

[solihull109]

Greg,

Beware the Detroits, you want to round a corner and they may not let you !!

That is completely an opinion. I've driven with a Detroit in the rear, and yes, it's a different driving style. However, once you adjust to it, they are 100% predictable.

[solihull109]

The one time we laid the ambulance over if I had a locking rear axle I could have driven out of the situation. And it I had an ARB I woudl never have had it locked and at the point I decided a Detroit in the Salisbury was the way to go. I would not sorry much about the loss of clearance, what you hit with the Salisbury is pretty robust. I do think the weight of the ambulance negates the quirkyness of the locker, thought I have also heard that the newest one are a bit softer in engagement. Will let you know how it goes. Jim

?? The ARB engages in 1/20th of a second. You don't need to drive 3 feet for it to work. You flip the switch and you're locked.

[JimCT]

falling over....

It took less time than that to lose it on the side hill, probably would not have had time to flip the switch kind of had both hands on the wheel!

[solihull109]

It took less time than that to lose it on the side hill, probably would not have had time to flip the switch kind of had both hands on the wheel!

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[glbft1]

well we have decided to upgrade to the 24 spline with a arb thanks for all the advice

[yorker]

Wait a minute- I thought the Salisbury swap was too expensive? Or did you mean the Salisbury+ locker was too expensive an option?

[Blueboy]

well we have decided to upgrade to the 24 spline with a arb thanks for all the advice

great combo - now just make sure the ARB is set-up properly.


Jaime

[Tim Smith]

For what it's worth, I replaced my ARB which fell apart due to SPOT install error and decided to go with the Trutak. I'm actually much happier with the Trutrak because I don't have to make a decision whether I need it or not and there's no more air line to worry about.

They are all good options really but you should call Bill at GBR first. Not that ARB is a bad option. It's just that he can describe the different setups much better than a layman such as myself.