A Blizzard in Montana + CDL

[mcrogers1]

We have had some snow and blowing snow and we are going to get alot more, so I engaged my CDL. I love attempting to get stuck in large snow drifts and climing up snowy trails... No problem with CDL engaged!!! So I need a shifter due to the fact that I would rather not climb under the truck anymore.

I would like to know have any of you guys "inventors" tried to use a throttle cable from a lawn mower or a push-pull manual choke cable or maybe even a brake cable from a mountain bike that could be attached at one end to the T-case and then mounted under the drivers side of the truck. You could simply reach under the truck and pull the lever, handle or plunger...

Has anyone fabricated the lever that goes on the T-Case ???

CDL, Just like driving a tractor!!!

MR

 

[BJ64]

There have been a number of devices similar to a choke cable used with various degrees of success. The one I liked the best had a push pull cable mounted almost under the seat. Just reach down and a simple push or pull.


I think the main thing to consider is stuff like grass pulling on the device and then of course the cable rusting up after being exposed to mud and if your state uses salt on the roads.


That is just minor stuff for somebody that takes time to think it through.

 

[p m]

search for CDL kit for D2.

 

[flyfisher11]

If you aren't going to retrofit a DI lever, '04 cable operated lever, or solenoid operated mechanism, check out boat cables. They are very similar to the '04 cables.

 

[JohnB]

I pondered making an electric door lock motor activate the CDL. I gave up the idea because I was concerned it may short out or activate itself driving down the road. Which would probably be a disaster.
Cable is a much better idea as long as you can lock it in place. I really don't feel like installing a D1 mechanism or the all-be-it-wonder 04 upgrade.
It's much funner to crawl under the truck and take a look at all my oil and coolent leaks anyway.

 

[bergs]

search for the ghetto cdl lever, they work great.

i made this one and it works well:
http://www.rovershoppe.com/cdl_handle.html

 

[BackInA88]

There have been a number of devices similar to a choke cable used with various degrees of success. The one I liked the best had a push pull cable mounted almost under the seat. Just reach down and a simple push or pull.


I think the main thing to consider is stuff like grass pulling on the device and then of course the cable rusting up after being exposed to mud and if your state uses salt on the roads.


That is just minor stuff for somebody that takes time to think it through.

I just used an old Series choke cable.
It has a long solid shaft attached to the knob so it doesn't kink when you push it back in.
Made my own anchor bracket and level arm out of some scrap I had laying around.
Drilled a hole in the side trans tunnel just in front of the drivers seat far enough forward that with the seat all the way up it does not hit it (encase my wife drives it).
Before I installed it I pulled the cable out and shot a light grease thru the sheath and re-installed and more light grease on the outside.

Just reach down with my right hand and pull it out, works easy.
Been working great for almost 2 years.
If I come across a cheap 04 shifter I will get it, but for now it works great!



Steve

 

[garrett]

MR

Have a Moose Drool at the Murray for me. I love it there.

 

[mcrogers1]

MR

Have a Moose Drool at the Murray for me. I love it there.

The Last Best Place On Earth, Don't you know!!!
Moose Drool, Seirra Navada or what ever cocktail the Murray is serving this happy hour... Known to Livingston residents as the "Blurry"...

BERGS, I really like the metal handle, I downloaded the drawings for a closer look. Does it hold itself in place? Have you ever had it move or vibrate and flip the lever by accident?

Thanks
MR

 

[markdisco]

I would imagine it could get caught up in some tall grass or mud as well. It looks easy enough to do. I don't mind getting out of my car tu lock the CDL, but I do mind getting out and crawling in the snow lol

 

[mcrogers1]

I took the plans to the local FabLab and he is going to make it up for me ASAP. I am considering a locking mechanism to keep the handle from moving in or out, possibly just a hole in the handle arm that a small cotter pin could go through to limit any movement.

Comments welcome...

MR

 

[drnknmnky13]

OK I'm new to this so I'll just ask... you can lock the CDL manually from under the truck on DiscoII's? Awesome. Where is the lever, switch, whatever located?

I have a 99Disco II by the way.

 

[rcshauger]

Top front of the CDL transfer case there is a small "nipple" on the side above the drive shaft. use a 10mm open end and turn it 1/3 of a turn. This will lock the center diff giving 50 to front and 50 to rear. Be careful, it is above the exhaust and you can burn yourself, if you turn it on when the truck is off, you disable the ABS HDC and TC temporarily. Search poor man's cdl, or d1 cdl in d2 to get the info on how to do this without burning your forearm.

D1 CDL install instructions (one of many out there) I can e-mail you a more detailed one
www.discovery2.co.uk/downloads/D1-D2_cdl_install.doc

Search function on the top of the page will help you with this.

Cheers on the rover and have fun playing around with it. It is easy to fiddle with.

 

[drnknmnky13]

Awesome.. Thanks man. :bow:

Sometimes it's not knowing how to ask the question that gets me. Or what wording to use when searching.

That being said: Off to the search function for more info I go.