Diff lock for w163, anybody?
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'99 CL500, 2000 C230 Kompressor, '04 ML350
Diff lock for w163, anybody?
Hi. I have read somewhere about supposed availability of rear and/or central locking differentials for the w163 as an off-road package back in the day. Supposedly, this used to cost around 2,000 euros back in the day. My question is: is it possible to retrofit anything like that in a regular w163 M-Cass? Don't tell me about ESP-ABS simulating diff locks and being great and stuff.
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'99 CL500, 2000 C230 Kompressor, '04 ML350
I was hoping there is some kind of kit or something that could be retrofitted into the w163 to have at least rear diff locked. Apparently not... I presume a G-class diff would not at all fit into an M.
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Quaife for 163?
What we would need to initially discover whether an existing Quiafe would install in the ML rear end is to have the dimensions and numbers from the existing differential (not the final drive, you understand, but the differential case inside, where the crownwheel gear is bolted).
As with all of these things, if it doesn't exist yet, it will be possible to manufacture, provided there is enough demand.
If anyone is interested in getting their hands dirty, I will let you know what we need.
All currently available Quaife ATBs are listed here.
http://www.birdsauto.com/quaife/sear...ercedes&s=&mi=
Regards, Kevin Bird.
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This is interesting, if there is no differential lock kit, an LSD could also be great perhaps? I just do not have enough automotive/technical knowledge figure this out. I'll do some research. How are these things comparing to geared LSDs? How dramatically would this improve off-road capabilities of an M-class?
