Looking at a LR3
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Ray_G
Explorer
Since this comes up pretty much anytime someone is looking for an LR3; any particular reason for the locker?
I ask b/c many would say rack and stack options you desire to find the one most suitable for your application-but for the vast majority of those applications the locker really doesn't add anything dramatic...and if you really need one for your application, then you can always go ARB to get the ability to turn it on/off yourself instead of the computer doing it.
FWIW.
I ask b/c many would say rack and stack options you desire to find the one most suitable for your application-but for the vast majority of those applications the locker really doesn't add anything dramatic...and if you really need one for your application, then you can always go ARB to get the ability to turn it on/off yourself instead of the computer doing it.
FWIW.
DiscoNels
Adventurer
I use this website to get as much info as I can. It works most of the time to provide info on the Spec Build to determine if the truck in question has a Locking Rear Diff or not.
Go to: www.vindecoderz.com, then enter the VIN #, once you get the decoded information just do a Screen Search (CTRL+F) for "diff" and it will take you to the spot you need to look.
You will see this if Locker = Rear Axle Differential - Rear Axle Locking
You will see this if No locker = Rear Axle Differential - Rear Axle Open Diff
For some reason not all VIN #'s produce the full page of info, but it's been accurate for every known Locked VIN# I've ever checked.
Go to: www.vindecoderz.com, then enter the VIN #, once you get the decoded information just do a Screen Search (CTRL+F) for "diff" and it will take you to the spot you need to look.
You will see this if Locker = Rear Axle Differential - Rear Axle Locking
You will see this if No locker = Rear Axle Differential - Rear Axle Open Diff
For some reason not all VIN #'s produce the full page of info, but it's been accurate for every known Locked VIN# I've ever checked.
LR Max
Local Oaf
Do you have a pic of the rear end? If the spare tire hangs below the rear bumper, then it has the space saver tire, and pretty much guarantees non-HD package.
But in all honesty, I'd take a well taken care of non-HD truck over a questionable HD truck. The Traction control actually works very well. When I got my LR3, I initially had some traction issues and linked it to not having a rear locker. Then I got some nice AT tires (replacing the bald performance tires....which do not work well off road...oh and being bald also is bad) and that pretty much took care of my traction issues. Also could've used a rear locker on Poughkeepsie at the wall, but I probably shouldn't have been there with a stock LR3. But, eh.
The ARB is expensive, hence getting one factory helps mitigate this cost.
Keep your eyes open. The right one will pop up.
But in all honesty, I'd take a well taken care of non-HD truck over a questionable HD truck. The Traction control actually works very well. When I got my LR3, I initially had some traction issues and linked it to not having a rear locker. Then I got some nice AT tires (replacing the bald performance tires....which do not work well off road...oh and being bald also is bad) and that pretty much took care of my traction issues. Also could've used a rear locker on Poughkeepsie at the wall, but I probably shouldn't have been there with a stock LR3. But, eh.
The ARB is expensive, hence getting one factory helps mitigate this cost.
Keep your eyes open. The right one will pop up.
Victory_Overland
Explorer
This convo goes round and round every few months. I'll inject my opinion that you are missing out on many great vehicles by limiting yourself to a HD package with a locker! Yes, a locker is a great addition to the LR3 package, but surely not a requirement. I have found one instance that a locker would have helped me get out of a situation.......of note, I should never have been in that situation in the first place. On that note, driving and a great vehicle got me out, no locker required!
Just saying, don't limit yourself to one piece of kit for a vehicle that is 95% capable without!
Just saying, don't limit yourself to one piece of kit for a vehicle that is 95% capable without!
DiscoDavis
Explorer
>HD package is not necessary.
>Get a PPI done at a LR dealer
>Get service records, most important is usually the 75k interval, diffs, transfer box
One of the best cars LR ever made, these are NOICE.
>Get a PPI done at a LR dealer
>Get service records, most important is usually the 75k interval, diffs, transfer box
One of the best cars LR ever made, these are NOICE.
Thx,,,its not.
Victory_Overland
Explorer
t42beal13t
Adventurer
There’s a HD for sale in VA if you need it. Not mine
Silmarillion
Observer
Make sure you get it with that sweet bike on the roof!!
Beautiful Rover
Beautiful Rover