Can a diff-lock be fitted to this model (one with traction control)
Hi everyone,
Can a diff-lock be fitted to this model (one with traction control)
Can a diff-lock be fitted to this model (one with traction control)
I am sure you can get a difflock from an earlier model and fit. I am just not so sure if you would need to change the whole diff.
Unfortunately aftermarket difflocks for the rear does not exist as ARB etc did not make any as far as I know. They did however make a difflock for the front diff which might also be an option to investigate.
CATS
Unfortunately aftermarket difflocks for the rear does not exist as ARB etc did not make any as far as I know. They did however make a difflock for the front diff which might also be an option to investigate.
CATS
2009 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS (Gen4) - Casper (Starting to grow on me)
2001 Pajero 3.2 DiD Lwb GLS Manual (Gen3) - Snoopy (SOLD but not forgotten)
2008 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS Auto (Gen4) - Silvester (SOLD)
2001 Pajero 3.2 DiD Lwb GLS Manual (Gen3) - Snoopy (SOLD but not forgotten)
2008 Pajero 3.2 DiDc Lwb GLS Auto (Gen4) - Silvester (SOLD)
I think it would be the easiest to replace the whole rear diff instead of messing around with trying to open it up and retrofitting the diff lock (not sure if that would even be possible). A breaker's yard would sell the entire diff, but would probably not be interested in stripping a diff and selling bits.
It would probably be quite simple to source a rear diff from a GLX DiD or older GLS DiD. You would also need the little air compressor that is mounted above the diff and some of the piping/wiring/switches might also be useful. I am not sure whether the later gen 3s have the diff lock ECU and wiring in place like the older ones had. If so, it will be very easy to get it to work and the little orange diff lock light on the Super Select indicator might even function...
There is one possible issue to be aware of, but I doubt that it would be much of an issue: the locking rear diff used in the Gen 3 is actually a Torsen limited slip diff, that can also be locked mechanically. The limited slip functionality might interfere slightly with the vehicle stability control (by transferring brake torque accross the axle in ways that the VSC ECU might not anticipate). I would guess that this is unlikely to be a big issue, because of the fact that the Torsen allows the wheels on the rear axle to rotate at different speeds without interference, but one would only know if one tested it practically. Will you be the first?
It would probably be quite simple to source a rear diff from a GLX DiD or older GLS DiD. You would also need the little air compressor that is mounted above the diff and some of the piping/wiring/switches might also be useful. I am not sure whether the later gen 3s have the diff lock ECU and wiring in place like the older ones had. If so, it will be very easy to get it to work and the little orange diff lock light on the Super Select indicator might even function...
There is one possible issue to be aware of, but I doubt that it would be much of an issue: the locking rear diff used in the Gen 3 is actually a Torsen limited slip diff, that can also be locked mechanically. The limited slip functionality might interfere slightly with the vehicle stability control (by transferring brake torque accross the axle in ways that the VSC ECU might not anticipate). I would guess that this is unlikely to be a big issue, because of the fact that the Torsen allows the wheels on the rear axle to rotate at different speeds without interference, but one would only know if one tested it practically. Will you be the first?
Gerrit Loubser 
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 VX TD
2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DiD LWB A/T Gone & missed
1999 Nissan Patrol 4.5E GRX M/T: Gone & missed
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 VX 4.5 EFI A/T: SOLD
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 VX TD
2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DiD LWB A/T Gone & missed
1999 Nissan Patrol 4.5E GRX M/T: Gone & missed
1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 VX 4.5 EFI A/T: SOLD
Hi Guys
I have just completed my second test run after fitting a 2003 3.5 V6 Manual rear diff with diff lock to my 2006 3.8 V6 Auto with Traction Control. I managed to buy both front and rear diffs together with the pump, ECU, switches and full wiring harnass for R7500.00 from a scrapyard in Benoni. Allthough I got the ECU also, I am not making use of it as it will interfere with the TC. My installation is similar to that of Cloyd, except that I was lucky enough to get a rear diff with the same ratio (4.3:1) as my original diff. That means that I did not have to replace the front diff. I activate the D/L by means of the original D/L control button from the 2003 model. The advantages of our installation is that you can use the diff lock at any time when its needed,you dont have to be in 4HLC or 4LLC as per the original system. This is possible because it functions manually and not via the ECU computer. That means that the TC does not know it is installed and will therefor continue to operate as designed. (Just much less as the wheel spin is now minimised) The disadvantage of our installation is that there exist a possibility that you can either forgot that is has been activated or someone can press the activation button by accident. To prevent this from happening, I have installed a power switch with a warning LED which feeds power to the diff lock switch. The diff lock switch also have a seperate LED warning light which is activated by the switch in the diff. (I am still trying to connect the original D/L warning light) After completing the diff transfer (With the assistance of the people at MITSPRO) I took the vehicle for a test drive at LA Sport in Voortrekkersweg in Pretoria. I was surprised by the ease of driving the axle twisters. I could actually drive using only 2H with D/L. Today I tested the Pajero at a old mine site close to my place of work. The condition were wet and were mostly worn out by scramblers, but not once did I get the feeling that I am not gonna make it. Congratulations to myself on a job well done and thanks to the Freeks at MITSPRO for their assistance. Also thanks to Cloyd for his advise and I hope we can have a GTG soon to show the guys the capability of a Pajero with both T/C and D/L.
I have just completed my second test run after fitting a 2003 3.5 V6 Manual rear diff with diff lock to my 2006 3.8 V6 Auto with Traction Control. I managed to buy both front and rear diffs together with the pump, ECU, switches and full wiring harnass for R7500.00 from a scrapyard in Benoni. Allthough I got the ECU also, I am not making use of it as it will interfere with the TC. My installation is similar to that of Cloyd, except that I was lucky enough to get a rear diff with the same ratio (4.3:1) as my original diff. That means that I did not have to replace the front diff. I activate the D/L by means of the original D/L control button from the 2003 model. The advantages of our installation is that you can use the diff lock at any time when its needed,you dont have to be in 4HLC or 4LLC as per the original system. This is possible because it functions manually and not via the ECU computer. That means that the TC does not know it is installed and will therefor continue to operate as designed. (Just much less as the wheel spin is now minimised) The disadvantage of our installation is that there exist a possibility that you can either forgot that is has been activated or someone can press the activation button by accident. To prevent this from happening, I have installed a power switch with a warning LED which feeds power to the diff lock switch. The diff lock switch also have a seperate LED warning light which is activated by the switch in the diff. (I am still trying to connect the original D/L warning light) After completing the diff transfer (With the assistance of the people at MITSPRO) I took the vehicle for a test drive at LA Sport in Voortrekkersweg in Pretoria. I was surprised by the ease of driving the axle twisters. I could actually drive using only 2H with D/L. Today I tested the Pajero at a old mine site close to my place of work. The condition were wet and were mostly worn out by scramblers, but not once did I get the feeling that I am not gonna make it. Congratulations to myself on a job well done and thanks to the Freeks at MITSPRO for their assistance. Also thanks to Cloyd for his advise and I hope we can have a GTG soon to show the guys the capability of a Pajero with both T/C and D/L.