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Date:   Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:28:48 -0800
Reply-To:   Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
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From:   Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
Subject:   Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
Comments:   To: "Smola, Tony" <TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM>
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my understanding- daryl correct me if wrong- is that a limited slip (aka Positrack- like the General Lee :-) is not an option with our transaxles. To put a diff lock, you would need a syncro case and the solinoid and vacuum stuff. I recently (last night!) heard that you are looking about 800$ in addition to a rebuild... How many times will you use it???? Is it worth it? Now limited slip would be sweet. -Matthew

Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting with death Dept. Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356

On Wed, 12 Dec 2001, Smola, Tony wrote:

> What's the deal on converting a 85' 2WD to a locking rear differential? > > And what about just going to a Limited Slip? > > Install some paddle tires and off you go across the sand......Right? > > > What do you guys think? > > Malibu Tony......85' Westy.......1.9L 6 degrees BTDC >


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