Land Rover LT230 Transfer Box

Buy Land Rover LT230 Transfer Box Online

Land Rover LT230 Transfer Box for Sale. The LT230 is the transfer box that sits behind the main gearbox and sends drive to the front and rear axles. It’s the one with the centre diff lock lever next to the main gearstick. Land Rover used it for decades across Defenders, Discoverys and Range Rovers, which is why there are so many about and why so many of them are worn out.

Why they fail. The most common problem is the input gear. It slides onto the output shaft of the main gearbox, and the splines wear where the two meet. The splines are meant to be a tight fit, and once they wear they become pointed and loose. When they finally strip, you lose drive completely. It usually happens without much warning, though a rumbling noise or a clunk on take up can be a sign. The other wear points are the bearings, the intermediate shaft and the centre diff. A worn centre diff makes the truck feel tight on turns and scrubs the tyres. Leaks from the input and output seals are also common, and easy to fix if the box is out.

A few things to check before you buy:

• Ratio. LT230s came in different ratios, and it matters. A Defender ratio is not the same as a Discovery one. If you tow or run bigger tyres, the wrong ratio will make the truck feel wrong.

• Which vehicle it came from. Defender, Discovery and Range Rover versions differ in the linkage, the handbrake setup and the output flanges.

• Input gear splines. Ask about them specifically. If they’re pointed or worn, the box needs work before it goes in.

• Centre diff. Check it locks and unlocks properly, and that the lever moves freely.

• Bearings. Ask about noise. A rumble that changes with speed means bearings.

• Leaks. Check the seals.

• What’s included. Handbrake, linkage, flanges, mounts. Ask what comes with it.

One thing worth saying. A worn input gear doesn’t just affect the transfer box. It wears the gearbox output shaft too. If the splines are bad, check the gearbox side as well, because fitting a good transfer box to a worn shaft just wears the new one out.

Also worth knowing. Some LT230s have a locking centre diff, some are later versions with different internals. If you’re building something specific, confirm which one this is before you buy.

You can buy this transfer box from landrovergenuinepart.com. Order online, or email us first if you want to confirm the ratio and fitment before you purchase. We’d rather check the details up front than have you send it back later.

When you get in touch, tell us your model, year and what the box is going into. Ask for photos and the ratio. That’s usually enough for us to confirm whether it’ll work.

For availability, pricing and compatibility, contact us before ordering.

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