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Both are great yes but you’ll be amazed at how good even one is tbh.

Might be worth pricing up the front and rear. Depending on what year you have and what axles, the front might cost a lot more to fit due to other parts needed. HD half shafts are recommended with an ATB, but not essential.

 

[Chalky.]

@flat I could only afford one last year, and I put it in the rear, JM on here suggested doing so as when going uphill, or accelerating at the bottom of a steep lane etc the weight is transferred more to the rear (the example given was why tractors have large tyres to the rear etc) and I also tow a trailer a lot so for me, more weight over the rear, but it's not really a problem whichever one you put it in because I guarantee as soon as you find out how good one is, the second will be quick to follow! I'm planning on getting one for the front before the end of the financial year!

Also, just to give you a first hand account, I've reen totally cross axled, with one front and one rear totally off the ground, dabbing the brake with my left foot and throttling at the same time has 'tricked' the diff into driving me out! Absolutely incredible things, easy to set up, and easy to maintain! Best upgrade I've ever done! I've got pretty much standard suspension (+2" shocks), mud terrain tyres and the rear ATB, and I've done all the famously technical Welsh lanes without any problems, and some forestry fun at work! Go for it, you won't regret it!

 

[1988smithy]

@Gottschalk much in the way of lanes round the Midlands, up your way for a nice trundle in a stock defender?

 

[flat]

@flat I could only afford one last year, and I put it in the rear, JM on here suggested doing so as when going uphill, or accelerating at the bottom of a steep lane etc the weight is transferred more to the rear (the example given was why tractors have large tyres to the rear etc) and I also tow a trailer a lot so for me, more weight over the rear, but it's not really a problem whichever one you put it in because I guarantee as soon as you find out how good one is, the second will be quick to follow! I'm planning on getting one for the front before the end of the financial year!

Also, just to give you a first hand account, I've reen totally cross axled, with one front and one rear totally off the ground, dabbing the brake with my left foot and throttling at the same time has 'tricked' the diff into driving me out! Absolutely incredible things, easy to set up, and easy to maintain! Best upgrade I've ever done! I've got pretty much standard suspension (+2" shocks), mud terrain tyres and the rear ATB, and I've done all the famously technical Welsh lanes without any problems, and some forestry fun at work! Go for it, you won't regret it!

Aah cheers dude, my brother nclinstion was to put it in the rear first. Thanks bud

What one did you get? I was looking at Ashcrofts own

 

[Chalky.]

@Gottschalk much in the way of lanes round the Midlands, up your way for a nice trundle in a stock defender?

yes matey, a fair few good ones in Shropshire (around the church Stretton area) and a few good ones a bit deeper into Wales but not too far in!

 

[Chalky.]

Aah cheers dude, my brother nclinstion was to put it in the rear first. Thanks bud

What one did you get? I was looking at Ashcrofts own

No worries !

Yep I went for the Ashcroft ATB, you should see the build quality on it, stunning and a fair amount stronger than a standard diff centre. I've kept the one I took out as a spare 'just incase' (that pile is getting pretty big now!! ) but yeah, there are no friction plates or anything in the ashcroft one so nothing to wear out, and also they are very reasonably priced compared to others!

 

[flat]

No worries !

Yep I went for the Ashcroft ATB, you should see the build quality on it, stunning and a fair amount stronger than a standard diff centre. I've kept the one I took out as a spare 'just incase' (that pile is getting pretty big now!! ) but yeah, there are no friction plates or anything in the ashcroft one so nothing to wear out, and also they are very reasonably priced compared to others!

Okay final question then I will stop hijacking this guys thread.

Fitting - difficult and needs complicated setup or what? How hard is it basically

 

[Chalky.]

Okay final question then I will stop hijacking this guys thread.

Fitting - difficult and needs complicated setup or what? How hard is it basically

Pretty basic really, especially in the rear as you just pull the half shafts out enough to disengage from the diff, rear diff out of casing and then into vice, unbolt center from crown wheel (before doing so I rocked the pinion back and forth so I could feel the amount of play, and so I set up the ashcroft diff centre with the same amount of backlash as the original by feel) lock tight every bolt, and bobs your uncle! I had ashcroft supply new bearings which were installed. The biggest issue for me was cleaning up the diff casing of the axle where the mating face of diff housing bolts to it as it had a load of silicone rammed in there after it had sprung a leak previously! You'll want the paper diff seal to axle casing, and a couple of the paper halfshaft end seals/gaskets just incase (when I rebuilt my axle I greased these so I didn't actually have to replace mine...but best to have them on hand just incase) hope that helps!

Pic of the Ashcroft diff in my diff casing with new bearings!

 

[flat]

Okay thanks, that looks Imminently doable at home. Saves me finding a further 95 quid

Cheers

Ed