Jason Hall wrote:

> Ok i asked once before about series difflocks and learnt about ARB Air
> Lockers.
> With compressor and a price tag of just under a grand for the 2
> axles.(seems a little excessive)
>
> But i keep hearing snippets about other kinds and wanted to find the
> difinitive info from u guys..
>
>
> Do salisbury axles have some kind of difflocks? Or are they just a better
> design.
>
> I read about a series rear axle with a partial difflock built in but it
> never said what it was called.
>
> What are the other Types available to a S111 88 owner trying to get his
> vehicle ready for some expeditions abroad.
>
> Im not talking Jungle treks , but moderate terrain , mainly sand and
> riverbeds is why i will need the difflocks.
> But i just dont want to buy a defender, i really want to stick with my s3
> 88 (hehe i may well be mad).
>
> Ok i got to get winches and a snorkel and various other bits before i can
> go but the vehicle is slowly getting there.
>
> Check out my link if anyone wants to see how the vehicle is atm and offer
> advice on what else i will need to do to it will be much appreciated.
> Im gonna put some 235/85/16 on it for a bigger footprint in the sandy
> terrain. As my 205 /16 just stop me dead soon as i hit sand atm.
> So any info i can gather will of great help.. thanx guys ...
>
>
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As others have indicated, a diff lock with a Rover diff is not recommended -
the axles will break.

If your major concern is sand, then a diff lock is fairly low on the list of
requirements. The major factors in progressing through sand are driving
technique and tyre pressure. The main advantage of wide tyres is the
ability to use lower pressures safely, and for this reason low profile
tyres should be avoided. Also, apart from pressure, the tyres that work
best will be the ones with the largest diameter and smoothest tread.

(speaking from two years in the Simpson Desert)
JD