ashcroft's locker is here

what felt like a long week of waiting for my new ashcroft locker and ARB compressor it came today

i got my locker from steve at Crown Differentials very helpful man and was cheaper the ashcroft's :clap2:











looks like iv got some work to do, so i'm off now :lol:

where does the air connect into the diff?

The Mad Hat Man said:

where does the air connect into the diff?

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see pic 5, under the tape a blue bit on top of diff. looks like a breather kit push fitting

looks to me like it goes into that spigot that is taped over on the diff housing,

Unless thats the fill hole... but i dont think it is.

doh, beaten to it.

Could someone explain an air locker and benefits? Saw one on diff lock stand but figured Landy ones were fine

chunkymunky said:

Could someone explain an air locker and benefits? Saw one on diff lock stand but figured Landy ones were fine

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The advantage of Air Locker lies in the pneumatically operated locking system inside the differential. When activated, the Air Locker prevents the differential gears from rotating and therefore prevents the axle shafts from turning independently of each other. With both wheels tied directly to the rotation of the ring gear the vehicle maintains maximum possible traction at all times. When unlocked, it operates just like conventional "open" differentials.
In addition to providing outright improvements to a 4x4’s off road capabilities, the Air Locker offers significant environmental benefits. When approaching difficult terrain, less reliance is put on momentum. An Air Locker equipped truck can be driven in a slower, safer and more controlled manner as a result of vastly improved traction. This style of driving greatly reduces the likelihood of incurring vehicle damage and lessens the environmental impact as well

ARB Air Locker Benefits - YouTube

Ooooo I get it now. Thanks. That's cool but not so cheap!

300tdistu said:

see pic 5, under the tape a blue bit on top of diff. looks like a breather kit push fitting

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Is your ring gear pinned?

Thor1950 said:

Is your ring gear pinned?

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not as far as i know

300tdistu said:

not as far as i know

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Have a look at ashcroft site and you will see what a pinned ring gear is. In short is 2 bolts with bronze plate that keeps your ring gear from flexing when you hammer it causing the pinion gear from climbing the ring gear and blowing your diff. With the amount you just spent, it is well worth it.

http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=63

Here it is have a look

Thor1950 said:

Have a look at ashcroft site and you will see what a pinned ring gear is. In short is 2 bolts with bronze plate that keeps your ring gear from flexing when you hammer it causing the pinion gear from climbing the ring gear and blowing your diff. With the amount you just spent, it is well worth it.

Ashcroft Transmissions - Diff Pegging

Here it is have a look

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oh Pegging, no dint have the extra cash for that yes i know it makes um stronger, so my be a mod for next year. i want the front diff for xmas :lol:

Can I be cheeky and ask how much they did it for?

MPfive said:

Can I be cheeky and ask how much they did it for?

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all my new tyre money and some more on top

Jealous.

That air compressor is a lot smaller than I expected... Where are you gonna put it?

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need to fit the mud stuff dash next

good choice, I believe ashy lockers are the best out there by a margin

Nice.

Although dont tell me your ever going to use that powder extinguisher in your cab??? Have you seen the fooking mess they make? :lol:

If it was me id try smothering it with my beard. It would be quicker to grow a new beard than clean that **** out of the car!

New locker looks nice mate, did crown set all the backlash and everything aswell or just throw it in a case and send it?

BIG_GINGA_BEARD said:

Nice.

Although dont tell me your ever going to use that powder extinguisher in your cab??? Have you seen the fooking mess they make? :lol:

If it was me id try smothering it with my beard. It would be quicker to grow a new beard than clean that **** out of the car!

New locker looks nice mate, did crown set all the backlash and everything aswell or just throw it in a case and send it?

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I hope I don't have to use the extinguisher, when i remember i will get a differant one, but its better than nothing for now and the last year lol
yes crown set it all up so I just had to fit

300tdistu said:

I hope I don't have to use the extinguisher, when i remember i will get a differant one, but its better than nothing for now and the last year lol
yes crown set it all up so I just had to fit

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Im having mine fitted while im away.

How noisy is the compressor being in the middle of the seats?

BIG_GINGA_BEARD said:

Im having mine fitted while im away.

How noisy is the compressor being in the middle of the seats?

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It's not noisy, when you turn the compressor on it takes 10 seconds fills up, lock diff, tops up yhe tank. When diff is locked it holds for 15 mins till it tops up again