EricTyrrell
Expo God
Great story. For early D1 there is a immobilization bypass harness sold by AB. For late D1 the entire security system can be disabled with a Faultmate/Hawkeye/T4/Autologic system. Is there anything like that for the P38?
Lucky 8’s Project P38
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R-Overland
Adventurer
Those BeCM are a lot more rugged, than people asume. Got it wet... Dry it ... put it back in... done.
If it ain't broke, then don't try to fix it.
If it ain't broke, then don't try to fix it.
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palacosfr
New member
How did the new truck do at VOT?
I thought you all could be interested on this (http://ala-plast.com/snorkel-do-range-rover-lewa-strona.html) I haven't tried it, but would like to.
Have any of you heard of this manufacturer? Do you think it could be good?
Have a nice weekend
Francisco
I thought you all could be interested on this (http://ala-plast.com/snorkel-do-range-rover-lewa-strona.html) I haven't tried it, but would like to.
Have any of you heard of this manufacturer? Do you think it could be good?
Have a nice weekend
Francisco
Fivespddisco
Supporting Sponsor
There is a Proper snorkel coming for the P38. I had the second pro type on my desk today.
I promise you it will be good
Fivespddisco
Supporting Sponsor
Any word or movement on The Rhino? Been watching this thread religiously -- it's the one thing keeping the P38 in my mind as a viable option!
I'll try to have another update done today. Thank you for reading
Fivespddisco
Supporting Sponsor
Project update : Traction action
The " VOT " Vermont Overland Trophy really prompted us to add a traction aid. We could've went with a bunch of options but we decided to go with the new Ashcroft ABT. The ABT is a limited slip diff using six helical gears to distribute power. When compared to a true track the Ashcroft unit is far superior in power distribution and build quality.
I can hear some of you complaining already. Yes we could've easily dropped in a locker but that would not have given us any real world experience with the ABT. I really wanted to see how the ABT did with the P38 second-generation traction control throughout the VOT
With the rear differential out of the truck we took it to the secret layer of lucky8's diff Jedi. It is rumored that he repaired an LT230 by only using his feet. I don't know if it's true but when I showed up he was wearing his shoes on his hands. Here's a look at the Black arts involve in upgrading the carrier.
Checking the backlash on the ringing pinion before dismantle.
Out with the carrier
The ABT unit ready to take the place of the week factory carrier.
If you ever give this a go on your own I cannot convey enough how important it is to use Loctite on the ring bolts.
It is so important it deserves a second picture
An interesting bit about the P38 diff. You can use the same carriers from a D1 But you need a spacer ring to compensate for the difference in thickness.
Just a few more finishing touches left.
With all the extra weight we planned on carrying it was not worth betting on stock axles to get the job done.
It was time for a set of Ashcroft heavy duties!
And yes they are ABS compatible.
The ABT did fantastic for us at VOT. Aside from a little noise during low traction situations you would not know it was in the truck.
L8 VOT Team
The take away from this adventure is the ABT provides an incredible amount of traction when combined with the ABS system.
Poser pic courtesy of Amy
OOOh
I
almost
forgot
.
.
.
Snorkel V2.1
The " VOT " Vermont Overland Trophy really prompted us to add a traction aid. We could've went with a bunch of options but we decided to go with the new Ashcroft ABT. The ABT is a limited slip diff using six helical gears to distribute power. When compared to a true track the Ashcroft unit is far superior in power distribution and build quality.
I can hear some of you complaining already. Yes we could've easily dropped in a locker but that would not have given us any real world experience with the ABT. I really wanted to see how the ABT did with the P38 second-generation traction control throughout the VOT
With the rear differential out of the truck we took it to the secret layer of lucky8's diff Jedi. It is rumored that he repaired an LT230 by only using his feet. I don't know if it's true but when I showed up he was wearing his shoes on his hands. Here's a look at the Black arts involve in upgrading the carrier.
Checking the backlash on the ringing pinion before dismantle.
Out with the carrier
The ABT unit ready to take the place of the week factory carrier.
If you ever give this a go on your own I cannot convey enough how important it is to use Loctite on the ring bolts.
It is so important it deserves a second picture
An interesting bit about the P38 diff. You can use the same carriers from a D1 But you need a spacer ring to compensate for the difference in thickness.
Just a few more finishing touches left.
With all the extra weight we planned on carrying it was not worth betting on stock axles to get the job done.
It was time for a set of Ashcroft heavy duties!
And yes they are ABS compatible.
The ABT did fantastic for us at VOT. Aside from a little noise during low traction situations you would not know it was in the truck.
L8 VOT Team
The take away from this adventure is the ABT provides an incredible amount of traction when combined with the ABS system.
Poser pic courtesy of Amy
OOOh
I
almost
forgot
.
.
.
Snorkel V2.1
Stewart_RR
New member
My compliments on your ride Justin!
I´m a friend of palacosfr also with a p38 Range in Argentina but diesel. Thanks to him I followed part of your progress almost from the beginning. I was having some problems with my fully rebuild engine and radiator and didn't have the esprit to write before.
Very promising indeed that snorkel!
and I´m very interested in you expanding on your choice between ascroft lsd and the true track, also a KAM lsd differential that its related with terrafirma (??) has come to my attention and I think it is an interesting alternative.
Also compliments to Amy. And your writing, I have had a lot of fun reading the entire post. keep up the good work!
I´m a friend of palacosfr also with a p38 Range in Argentina but diesel. Thanks to him I followed part of your progress almost from the beginning. I was having some problems with my fully rebuild engine and radiator and didn't have the esprit to write before.
Very promising indeed that snorkel!
and I´m very interested in you expanding on your choice between ascroft lsd and the true track, also a KAM lsd differential that its related with terrafirma (??) has come to my attention and I think it is an interesting alternative.
Also compliments to Amy. And your writing, I have had a lot of fun reading the entire post. keep up the good work!
Hi Justin. Great thread.
What are your thoughts about normal everyday road use for a P38 fitted with an ABT?
I remember reading about Kaiser diffs and everyone mentioned that they could become very noisy on tight turns on tarmac (like parking maneuvers).
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What are your thoughts about normal everyday road use for a P38 fitted with an ABT?
I remember reading about Kaiser diffs and everyone mentioned that they could become very noisy on tight turns on tarmac (like parking maneuvers).
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Fivespddisco
Supporting Sponsor
Thank you for the kind words my friend.
We could've also used the KAM differential. But I needed some real world experience with the Ashcroft ABT.