Suppliers ~ Cofle ~ Transfer case control linkage

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• Jan 24, 2023

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Cofle were named in the Supplier Bulletin for "shift lever and cables", so just a little more confirmation from the supplier itself who makes reference to "reduced gear arming and off-engagement systems and differential lock and release".



And a link to the article referenced:

Ineos Grenadier, il nuovo 4x4 è pronto per attraversare fiumi e scalare le colline

Intervista al responsabile mercato Italia, Stefano Gavioli: "L'off road è salvo, grazie al progetto paneuropeo di Jim Ratcliffe. Vedrete le pre…

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• Jan 24, 2023

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So this company is responsible for the lockers? Or just the activation of said lockers?

 

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I think they are Eaton Elockers on the Grenadier. Someone else will look it up quicker than me I guess

 

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That was my recollection as well, but as I am reading that, it seems like that might not be the case.

 

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Eaton industries are listed as a parts suppliers for fron and rear diff locks unless that has changed for customers vehicles

 

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So what do you think that statement meant?

 

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Krabby said:

So what do you think that statement meant?

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Not your statement about Eaton, but rather I meant this one:

 

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The bits you put your hand on in the cabin, right the way through to the two ball joints on the transfer case that make the changes internally for diff lock and high/low.

It's been commented on several times, in various forums that these linkages have been less than ideal, or troublesome.



As a rough approximation (in my mind's eye):

 

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Ahhh. So it's about the center diff? The front and rear, as established, are Eaton e-lockers. Makes sense.

 

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• Jan 24, 2023

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Krabby said:

Ahhh. So it's about the center diff? The front and rear, as established, are Eaton e-lockers. Makes sense.

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I read that and the referenced supplier / partner list as just the shifter knob / handle and attached cables.

 

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DCPU said:

The bits you put your hand on in the cabin, right the way through to the two ball joints on the transfer case that make the changes internally for diff lock and high/low.

It's been commented on several times, in various forums that these linkages have been less than ideal, or troublesome.

View attachment 7801418

As a rough approximation (in my mind's eye):
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It's just dawned on me the length of the cables, especially the high/low range for a LHD. I wonder if RHD have significantly shorter, and perhaps more direct cable runs?