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Agnello · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 22:10 Post subject: Rear Diff Lock - or not ?

2003 Amazon 4.7. the handbook says that I should have a rear diff lock but I don't ? Does anyone know why ? Is this an extra that is not fitted to mine? I do have a centre diff lock.

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Grimbo · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 0:13 Post subject:

I think the 4.2 TD's do, the Petrol 4.7's have a kind of traction control so no locking rear diff, i think it use's the ABS system to lock the wheel on the spinning side so giving you drive again, it works ok, but most landcruisers speced for harsh or constant off road use are diesel hence them getting the proper locking diff, also i think the 4.7 traction control can cut engine power via the engine e.c.u , something that can't be done on the oil burner as its basicaly a mechanical fuel system.

Agnello · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:20 Post subject:

Ciao Grimbo,

Thanks for the reply and all the info you have given me. I am still finding out about this vehicle and the stuff you gave me is great.

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