Hi,

I have a 2003 Disco. I seem to have the transfer case sticker for a locking diff, but the shifter is self is not one...is this something I have to purchase separately?

Thanks once again,
Steve

 

03's don't have locking diffs. someone threw a sticker on there...

 

Yes.
It was standard on Disco's all over the world except the US.
Your probably has the wrong sticker.
You will need to buy a transfer case with a CDL (center locking differential)

But because you have a '03 you can only buy a '04 t-case as earlier model's will not fit.
If you had a '02 you could buy a t-case from a '98 for example.

There is a kit you can buy to add the CDL to your t-case but you have to remove the t-case to add it and the kit is expensive so it might be more cost effective to just buy a used '04 t-case and then sell yours.

www.roverlandparts.com
www.autosportsunlimited.com
Also check Craig's List and e-bay.

 

thanks for the replies...I guess the traction control acts close to a locking diff....

 

if they did then that's a low down trick

 

Sort of... but not really. It is not quite as good as having the CDL.
You will notice a world of difference on hill climbs if you ever make the conversion, I know I did.

 

I think you are getting the CDL and the front and rear diffs confused.
A locker goes into a front or rear diff to lock both wheels together.
A CDL locks both front and rear driveshafts together but still allows each wheel to spin at its own pace.

 

Well you can imagine my confusion!

I thought he was trying to keep someone from stealing his differential

 

Very nice!! I like that!

Im kinda confused on the whole thing too honestly, but I will figure it out eventually i'm sure!!

 

start here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYAw79386WI