| Author | Message | ||
     Perry Ray Miller (Discojunky) Member Username: Discojunky Post Number: 48 Registered: 03-2003 |
I was happy to get my new lockers in detroit (rear) Tru Trac (front) but was very let down when I took it to the trails. Going up steep grades both front tires spin and appear to be working fine (if any thing I was prepared to be let down with the tru trac not the detriot) but the rear would turn either tire. I tried a lot of throtle, a little, tapping the brakes and both tires would'nt turn but the front was spinning like mad. Is this normal or am I missing something? It makes me feel like I pissed away a lot of money. Any help? | ||
| Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) Moderator Username: Kyle Post Number: 542 Registered: 11-2002 |
You either didnt lock the center diff or something is wrong with it. Is this a D1 or a D2 ? Kyle "Blow me" | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Senior Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 568 Registered: 02-2003 |
His profile says 98 d1, but that could have changed....assuming its still the d1 I'd question the cdl too | ||
| Perry Ray Miller (Discojunky) Member Username: Discojunky Post Number: 49 Registered: 03-2003 |
Sorry, Its a 98' D1 and i'm still not sure about the CDL issue but i'm under the understading that the 98' doesn't have it. Right? I really don't know how to check the transfer case etc... for proper operation. I had the thirds built and i just put em' in so I'm pretty sure the are right. But i don't know what to check next. | ||
| gil stevens (Gil) Senior Member Username: Gil Post Number: 372 Registered: 02-2002 |
yes it has it.. maybe you never really needed the lockers and all you had to do was move the little lever to the left. | ||
| Alan Bates (Alanb) Senior Member Username: Alanb Post Number: 417 Registered: 07-2002 |
Read your manual on how to operate the CDL or do a search on this site. All DI's have CDL. | ||
| Frank Rafka (Mongosd2) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Mongosd2 Post Number: 295 Registered: 02-2003 |
Maybe you need to check your OWNERS MANUAL...I just love reading these posts... Frank | ||
| Eugene (Eugene) Member Username: Eugene Post Number: 162 Registered: 02-2003 |
There's a picture and explanation of the transfer case lever here: http://www.discoweb.org/discovery/basics.htm | ||
| Frank Rafka (Mongosd2) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Mongosd2 Post Number: 296 Registered: 02-2003 |
And to answer your question...Yep... | ||
| Perry Ray Miller (Discojunky) Member Username: Discojunky Post Number: 50 Registered: 03-2003 |
Damn, I should have got a owners manual it probably woulod have been cheaper. Thanks | ||
| michael a. kerr (Ethanrover98) New Member Username: Ethanrover98 Post Number: 32 Registered: 11-2003 |
Perry, I almost feel sorry for you.......... you are going to get hammered tomorrow when everyone comes back to the board!!! The search feature on this board works extremely well and within a short period of time most questions can be answered without posting a new thread.... FWIW... | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Senior Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 570 Registered: 02-2003 |
Perry: don't worry get muddy! With your set up, you'll find the cdl is rarely needed except in those scenarios you posted...ie uphill climbs....elsewhere I leave mine out... now I hope that your cdl actually works........the linkage seizes up if not used | ||
| Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) Moderator Username: Kyle Post Number: 543 Registered: 11-2002 |
So dude didnt lock his center diff and probably doesnt even know how too. No big deal , the guy is just getting started...He will now.........Perry , it will make a whole word of differene. The only sad part is that you wont have a good comparison to how it would have performed pre lockers.. Kyle P.S I have seen ATLEAST one dumb ass posting from pretty much everyone participating on this site so you should probably cut the guy a break... "Blow me" | ||
| Phil (Discoanywhere) Member Username: Discoanywhere Post Number: 97 Registered: 06-2003 |
Perry, IMO You can not waste money on lockers! unless you don't wheel or you wheel like a gurly man.(lol).. anyhow...If your get your CDL working (which might be seized from not being used.) . A light should come on the dash when your cdl is engaged...if the cdl works your locker should work and you'd better push that truck hard to get your moneys worth outta those lockers!! lol | ||
| Rick Neff (Lostinboston) Senior Member Username: Lostinboston Post Number: 261 Registered: 06-2003 |
3000 for detroit and TT is also a ton of money. I got my detroit and TT for 1000 total. Once you get the CDL engaged you'll be fine. | ||
| thom mathie (Muskyman) Senior Member Username: Muskyman Post Number: 548 Registered: 11-2002 |
looks like perry isnt the only one with less then a complete knowledge of how these trucks work  CDL is your friend and it keeps you from having to beat up the truck to concour very difficult terrain. | ||
| Frank Rafka (Mongosd2) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Mongosd2 Post Number: 298 Registered: 02-2003 |
Sorry Perry, Easy target today, I hope u put some HD axles in back...your asking for trouble with the stock ones. Thom, I agree...Klye, I'm guilty of being a dumbass too... frank | ||
| Matt Anderson (Disco01) Member Username: Disco01 Post Number: 151 Registered: 10-2003 |
I once posted how to clean off spilled coke from the radio buttons, so I am pretty sure I can I have the dumbass trophy too. I dont see why you would have wasted the money, once you get your CDL working I think you will have a very capable truck. Just watch out for using too much of the go pedal or you will be spitting axle shafts out like theres no tomorrow. | ||
| Perry Ray Miller (Discojunky) Member Username: Discojunky Post Number: 51 Registered: 03-2003 |
I brought this on myself so I'll take the beating! I WILL get a manual though after this you can bet. I have already been out on the trails almost every weekend and i can't even tell you how embarrassed I am. But I do USE this D1 so I don't really feel I wasted my money on the lockers. I was just amazed at how I could never get traction on the trail. Imagine that! What is really cool is what I was getting thru with out CDL. I can't wait to go again. And the $3000 was for det/tt ,4.11's and rear HD axles. I should clear that up. Anyway, believe it or not I have been doing moderate off roading for years but I am new to Disco's so don't beat me up too bad! | ||
| Edward Bibb (Heirless) Member Username: Heirless Post Number: 75 Registered: 04-2003 |
Perry, you have the same setup I have done on my '95. So far I haven't been let down, though I found myself in "do over" situations at Truckhaven. For the most part, tire pressure and proper brake/throttle contol are paramount. The TT can be "tricked" by applying brake pressure. eddie PS... what is a "dumbass post"? | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 751 Registered: 02-2003 |
Perry, don't feel bad. You didn't waste your money. In my opinion, you did it the right way by adding the HD rear axles, and since you had the diffs open anyway, it was a good time to put in 4.11 gears. Presumably you are running larger than stock tires, too? Anyway, just slide the T-case (High/Low) lever over to the left the next time you go out, and you will notice a huge difference. And of course pull it all the way towards you to go in low gear, too. Suggested reading: http://www.discoweb.org/discovery/basics.htm - Axel | ||
| Nadim Samara (Discodino) Member Username: Discodino Post Number: 193 Registered: 02-2003 |
Don't want to sound like a prick...BUT: Its so sad that people just to lockers without even knowing their own damn trucks! You have to climb the ladder in 4-wheelin' just like everything else if you wanna know what the hell you're doing! | ||
| Frode Hübertz Haaland (Discofrode) Member Username: Discofrode Post Number: 147 Registered: 02-2002 |
Perry Discojunky! Never mind worrying you spent too much on lockers, 'cos now you have them, and own a truck with lots of more potential than you'd ever imagined! Learning curve might be steep, but your vehicle is now way above most of us! So my congratulations, no condolations!!! | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Senior Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 435 Registered: 01-2003 |
Ummm.... you push AWAY from you to put it in low, Axel. | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 756 Registered: 02-2003 |
I know, just wanted to see if anyone was paying attention - Axel | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Senior Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 439 Registered: 01-2003 |
Whew. You had me concerned there. | ||
| noel Bond (93dico) Member Username: 93dico Post Number: 102 Registered: 06-2003 |
Criky Perry, You got the old farts gowing here. | ||
| Perry Ray Miller (Discojunky) Member Username: Discojunky Post Number: 53 Registered: 03-2003 |
Battered and bruised Perry stumbles to his feet... From his torn jacket he pulls out an owners manual he obtained from his local land rover dealer (its even for a 98'). He slips into the shadows and all you can hear are the sounds of pages turning as he softly mumbles to himself. | ||
| Josh (Badassm0f0) New Member Username: Badassm0f0 Post Number: 33 Registered: 12-2003 |
yeah i caught on to that little joke a hehe. | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 769 Registered: 02-2003 |
Lol, good one.... - Axel | ||
| Aaron Richardet (Draaronr) Senior Member Username: Draaronr Post Number: 380 Registered: 09-2002 |
Don't worry Perry the year is long and there will surely be a lot of dumbass questions this year. Like how to change wiper blades, and etc. Sounds like a sweet set up now, go have fun. There are a lot of people on this site that talk smack and have never been away from the soccer fields. | ||
| Brian Friend (Brianfriend) Senior Member Username: Brianfriend Post Number: 1171 Registered: 09-2002 |
"Kyle P.S I have seen ATLEAST one dumb ass posting from pretty much everyone participating on this site so you should probably cut the guy a break..." Kyle, you never heard one from me | ||
| John Lee (Johnlee) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Johnlee Post Number: 784 Registered: 03-2003 |
Yes, he has. Several in fact. | ||
| Brian Friend (Brianfriend) Senior Member Username: Brianfriend Post Number: 1172 Registered: 09-2002 |
busted | ||
| Craig Kobayashi (Koby) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Koby Post Number: 883 Registered: 02-2002 |
Yeah, but have any of your posts been as ridiculous as these?
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| Peter Matusov (Pmatusov) Senior Member Username: Pmatusov Post Number: 1252 Registered: 09-2002 |
ouch, who's the author? | ||
| Brian Friend (Brianfriend) Senior Member Username: Brianfriend Post Number: 1173 Registered: 09-2002 |
hehe...I remember those. Craig, it's a good thing you put those in quoates....otherwise....well, vapor is not a very solid state to be in. | ||
| Fido_the_dog (Fido_the_dog) New Member Username: Fido_the_dog Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2004 |
Perry, Never mind it has happened to the best. On the subject of daft things, here in the UK there are guys putting big tyres on there Land Rovers and not changing the diff ratio's! Can you believe it? What's the point, you lose all your gearing for serious stuff and you end up with broken bits if you dare to give it some gas. What's even funnier is when they fit heavy duty axles to stop breakage but still leave the diffs standard. Changing to 4.7's is so cheap and they are just as strong as a 3.5 and you get your gearing back. It gives us a good laugh though. Let me know what you think of the Detroit as I a thinking of fitting one. | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Senior Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 342 Registered: 08-2003 |
AAhhhhhh... I remember that thread. Vaporizing and all. If I remember right, he was acused of smoking several kinds of drugs, being retarded, a hippy, etc... what a dork... wonder if he's still active? |
