This covers the two types of LT85 as used in the V8 90 and 110 Defenders. Note V8 only, not PS10 4 Cyl.
We can supply both the Solid Case and Split Case Santana. From January 2025 units will now be supplied with a bellhousing.
Sorry we are unable to collect from customers outside of the UK.
Videos
Please note the below are old videos that don’t include the bellhousing, from January 2025 units will be supplied with a bellhousing as per the photo.
Video of a LT 85 being built.
Videos to show what each type of LT 85 comes with.
Video to show where to find the LT 85 serial number.
Core Deposit
Many of our products are sold on an exchange basis. This is an amount charged on top of the unit price which acts as a deposit and is refundable on receipt of the exchange unit (old one coming out of the vehicle), as long as the unit is the same type, complete and not stripped, and returned within 12 months.
This means it has to be like for like as it comes out of the vehicle, having not been taken apart at all, and needs to be complete with everything the remanufactured one arrives with. If it does not arrive in this condition, some or all of the surcharge may not be refunded. A standard “stripped” charge of £75 will be deducted from any core return.
Core returned after a 12 month period will be subject to a surcharge as shown below.
The core deposit varies depending on the product.
Cores returned within number of years from date of invoice
1
2
3
4
Percentage Refund
100
75
50
25
Shipping Costs
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FAQs
Can I upgrade my LT85 box to a R380?
Yes you can do. The suffix L R380 is similar in strength but is smoother to use and should last longer. A different diff lock linkage and hi/lo casting is required also you will need to trim a small section out of the seatbox but nothing too drastic.
Whilst the LT85 is renown as a very strong gearbox, they are prone to two problems; premature wear of the 1-2 selector fork and premature wear in the 5 main bearings, this is due to the fact that the LT85 has helical gears which produce end thrust but the bearings are all ball bearings as opposed to taper roller bearings.
Some customers upgrade to the R 380 instead of fitting another LT85. The suffix L R380 is similar in strength but is smoother to use and should last longer. A different diff lock linkage and hi/lo casting is required also you will need to trim a small section out of the seatbox but nothing too drastic.
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