There is a locking Diff available but it is hard too find and around 900 bucks from www.2weddle.com There is also a "LockRite" unit on the aftermarket that cost around 300 bucks but makes alot of racket for normal driving. Its also thought to be not as good. I know only of these two products by inquiry... I have no experience with them. SeanG 80 Westy 95 EVC >From: Michael Ramer <ramerm@EARTHLINK.NET> >> >Does anyone have experience with this suggested modification below? I've >always thought that with the locking differential, some aggressive tread, >and >the weight of the engine over the rear wheels, one could get a 2WD to >perform >very well off-road. Of course the only real difference in 4WD vs. 2WD is >the >distance one has to walk after it gets stuck- inevitable. Ask me how I >know. > > > >Regards, Mikey > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com |
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