I’m picking up a locking diff this weekend to put in my 03, should I use a older d1 linkage for cheap or do I need to find a more expensive 04 linkage

 

I'm only basing this opinion on what l 've seen...l'd go with the Dll shifter. It's a direct fit, no modifing.

Brian.

 

I went with the 04 CDL shifter and I highly recommend it. You do know you'll have to change the front of your 03's transfer case unless it's already been done.

 

I was gonna change the front output housing to avoid removing the entire case my 03 only has 60k miles . And how much modification will the d1 linkage be?

 

D2 setup hands down! Heck some D1 guys even run the OEM 04 D2 Linkage or the Ashcroft linkage setup vs the D1 config. If you have any LKQ's in your area watch them until an 04 pops up. I've bought them for as low as 18.00 for everything minus the SLABS Unit to 35.00 (just depends on the yard and the woman behind the counter).

 

I use car part.com how much to I need, only the physical linkage? And parts I need to remove other than that

 

I usually grab the just black shifter plate and the linkage. 03 SLABS Units fully support CDL function, and the Interlock solenoid should be in the same location as the 04 so just route the cable, connect it to the TC, connect the wiring up for the Interlock Solenoid, install shifter plate with #14 1/2 screws, and you'll be ready to rock n roll. If you truly want the OEM 94-99 D1 look or the 04 D2 look you'd want to grab the CDL Shifter **** as well.

 

Everywhere I look it didn’t say I needed a slabs, just splice into wiring for the light to work
https://landroverclubvi.weebly.com/u...up_5-17-10.pdf

 

Don’t you replace it because it will disable traction control , another thread I just found talks about that https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...install-12888/

 

If you have an 03 that SLABS Unit fully supports CDL. You don’t have to touch a thing.

99-02 SLABS are the ones that require you to mess with a wire (if you shut off the D2 with CDL engaged & restart it triggers the amigos). However on 99-02’s just simply disengage CDL, restart & the amigos should go away. If you modify the SLABS wire on 99-02 then it’s fine, but I personally prefer the 03-04 SLABS Units due to better firmware for better TC/ABS function.