Outer Limits 4x4 Board

It's for real and when I work out how to post an image in this forum, you'll see it.

The locker is electric/vacuum and looks like a small version of a maxi brake booster on the front RHS of the diff. If you want info on it, go to the Ford Ranger section on one of the South African 4x4 forums ...

Guys, the Ford Courier is a SOUTH AFRICAN version and comes with factory-fitted front diff lock. We had the vehicle on the hoist and had a good look at the diff (photos to follow). Vacuum/electric operated lock.

The South African 4x4 Community forum has a heap of discussion on Ford/Mazda diffs ...

I've been looking for info on this front diff lock and the Malaysian Motor Trader had the following.....

Prior to 1997, pick-up trucks were mostly for commercial purposes and had tacky vinyl seats, hand-painted company names on the doors and a the cargo bed would be filled with tools or equipment ...

Dear stuff but hard to beat. Have changed over to CAT for a few products because I can go and buy it at 2 o'clock in the bloody morning if I run out. Good old Westrac!

No. It is a diff lock and first time I've seen an OEM on a Courier. By the way, I've been in the industry about 40 years as a Maintenance Supervisor and we run a fleet of around 200 4x4's, mostly Landy's and Patrols with the odd effie thrown in. It will try and get you some pics and a parts breakup ...

The flares from ford are stoooopid expensive, around $300 a corner unpainted!


Common problem with the genuine flares :cry: Worked out that I could buy two sets of Maxtrax for the cost of the flares so ended fitting ARB rubber flares. Nothing special to look at but does the job and thats on 31 x ...

More than likely they may have vacuum operated differential disconnection or vacuum operated hubs, but they will not have vacuum operated locking diff, no Couriers ever did AFAIK.


Vac operated diff locks are available as OEM on the front diff and I've only ever seen one and that was two weeks ...

Had the same problems with my 2002 2.5TD until it boiled its head off on a long trip. Head gasket went.

Got the head machined and injectors done for good measure. Expensive failure.