Claytonv8 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Right the time has come to put lockers back in the old girl. Rear arb crapped it's self and front one don't hold air and is ancient! Probably one of the first arb 10 spline lockers thet did. So what would people reccomend? My enitial thought is arb again but wondered what other people would reccomend? Tia and hope every one is well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Ashcroft are cheaper and in many ways better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claytonv8 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 2 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Ashcroft are cheaper and in many ways better. When you say in many ways better couldn't go into it a bit more please Bowie, I've had problems with ashcroft. Not going to name bash because had good things from them aswell but my transfer box will go to Winchester gears next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Less likely to leak, and the internals are a bit stronger than ARB. Much more engagement vs ARB, meaning thy more positively lock. ..... And parts availability over here is much better. Price wise an ARB is around £1000, Ashcroft is more like £600. If you want the sticker to out on your truck it will cost you a fair bit! The other option is a detriot style locker in the rear, and then a locker in the front, less buttons to press 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 1 hour ago, Claytonv8 said: Right the time has come to put lockers back in the old girl. Rear arb crapped it's self and front one don't hold air and is ancient! Probably one of the first arb 10 spline lockers thet did. So what would people reccomend? My enitial thought is arb again but wondered what other people would reccomend? Tia and hope every one is well! I had an issue with my front ARB not holding air new O rings sorted it out Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henk Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I have an Atom locker in the front of the 110. Does what it needs to do http://www.atom-9.com/product/atomlaro-24spline-chromoly-locker/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Putting my conflict of interest hat on ashlocker pegged casing hd CWP nothing to beat them price / every single part can be bought if needed / parts prices sensible look at the videos I’ve popped in the diff section of the forum over 10,000 out there …. we see all diffs on the autopsy bench if they are broken or damaged most are fubar and scrap Ashlockers are the only ones that can survive 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Another Ashlocker vote here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 If going new, another vote for Ashcroft. But are you sure the ARBs can't be rebuild? Some new seals and possibly bearings and a bit of work could get you going again for a lot less money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 As @Hybrid_From_Hell Isn't the type to blow his own trumpet I'll say it - He's the man to look at the diffs and advise either way. No link other than being Admin/Mod here, and a happy personal customer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Is there a supply issue with Ashlockers though? Been out of stock for months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Unknown, but no parts for Rd03 available which is the early 10 spline ARB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 1 minute ago, Bowie69 said: Unknown, but no parts for Rd03 available which is the early 10 spline ARB. Can't remember if that's the particular model, but Nige has had several replacement ARB bits manufactured. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claytonv8 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 I will admit I have looked at ashcroft. 2 problems None in Stock. Don't believe they do a 10 spline. I mean swapping the front axle is a a option but that it's self comes with work. Hydraulic assist steering, box section for the 1 point front linkage. Bonuses are I'll make a few quid back on the upgraded front shafts, but would aft to be spent on new upgraded 24 spline. Decisions decisions Thanks for all replies though chaps it certainly has taken me back to the drawing board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 5 hours ago, ThreePointFive said: Is there a supply issue with Ashlockers though? Been out of stock for months. Supply chain issues some weeks I cannot see Timken bearings many as I want week later not for 2 months sometimes Ashlockers are often not in stock do to one or two parts not coming into stoxk I now carry prob 4 x the stock I used to pre Covid as I got caught out once not being able to build ANY diffs as I couldn’t source 1 x Timken bearing !! so I even sometimes have stock when ashcroft dont its a mad mad world 🤦♂️😂 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 5 hours ago, Bowie69 said: Unknown, but no parts for Rd03 available which is the early 10 spline ARB. We do remake parts for rd03s a the 56s not everything but a fair bit ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 1 hour ago, Claytonv8 said: I will admit I have looked at ashcroft. 2 problems None in Stock. Don't believe they do a 10 spline. I mean swapping the front axle is a a option but that it's self comes with work. Hydraulic assist steering, box section for the 1 point front linkage. Bonuses are I'll make a few quid back on the upgraded front shafts, but would aft to be spent on new upgraded 24 spline. Decisions decisions Thanks for all replies though chaps it certainly has taken me back to the drawing board Of and its big if IF you are keeping the same ratio do the rear axle 1st don’t skimp and get it right leave front save and then do front properly or bear in mind rear does more work than front so you could go preloved arb etc but you have big tyres and they kill drivetrains so get the gearing correct makes a huge difference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 4 minutes ago, Hybrid_From_Hell said: so I even sometimes have stock when ashcroft dont its a mad mad world 🤦♂️😂 I hope to soon be enquiring about a pair of lockers and associated bits. I'm sure if I spend more money on it, it'll start to love me back. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claytonv8 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 19 minutes ago, Hybrid_From_Hell said: Of and its big if IF you are keeping the same ratio do the rear axle 1st don’t skimp and get it right leave front save and then do front properly or bear in mind rear does more work than front so you could go preloved arb etc but you have big tyres and they kill drivetrains so get the gearing correct makes a huge difference Thanks for all the help nige! It's the same axles on black piggy has Paul had nothings changed. Only thing to change Is 1.2 transfer box from ashcroft that I've had the same mods done to it. How ever I do plan on swapping this out for either a 1.4 or 1.6 I'd appreciate your opinion on the best route to take with this matter has you probably have forgot what I know about this! Regards Joe. Please see attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claytonv8 Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 20 minutes ago, ThreePointFive said: I hope to soon be enquiring about a pair of lockers and associated bits. I'm sure if I spend more money on it, it'll start to love me back. The last sentence is a famous one Lol! But I'm hoping the same 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Gearing wise (with the caveat my truck hasn’t yet been on the road)… I’ve worked out mine on 37” treps, 4.7 diffs and 1.2 transfer box makes for high-ration being a bit over standard and low-ratio a bit under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 I have all the bits bar a crush spacer to make your 1.2 a 1.4 for sale, if you are interested. And yes, Nige, had forgotten that, but ARB ones are NLA, I'm certain yours are better of course.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 On 1/9/2024 at 5:48 PM, ThreePointFive said: I hope to soon be enquiring about a pair of lockers and associated bits. I'm sure if I spend more money on it, it'll start to love me back. Thats what I thought when I married the wife...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Welcome back Jeff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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