I'm looking into a '97 and was wondering about the offroad capability. I see a "Diff Lock" handle but sales guy doesn't know what it does.

Thanks, rd

 

Yes. The differential's will "lock" such that power from one wheel will be transferred to the other in the case traction is lost. Although limited slip differential isnt the term Land Rover uses. It's essentially the same concept. Welcome to the board!

 

When the CDL is engaged, that only locke the power equally to the front and rear wheels, there is no limited slip from the factory for any of the Discoverys be it 1 or 2 series.
When the D2's came out they came standard with ETC which will help pass the traction back and forth as needed between the left and right wheels by use of the ABS system.
Mike

 

Ya your right! Glad somebody around here knows whats going on... lol Thanks for the clarification.

 

God knows the sales guy won't. Is this from a Landrover dealer?