The easiest thing to do is install the Syncro on the dolly and then and only then remove the end of the drive shaft that goes to the front wheels at the transmission end. Make sure the flanges are clear from each other. The drive shaft will need to be tied out of the way, as the transmission flange will be turning with the rear wheels. At arival the first thing you will need to do is re-install this drive shaft connection. Another option is to remove the shaft completely. You now will have a 2 wheel drive Vanagon and can be treated the same. Eric
Various wrote: >Volks, > >I'm about to tow a Syncro "project vehicle" over several hundred miles with >the front wheels off the ground on a "tow dolly" . > >I know my way around a 2WD Vanagon, but have never had the plea$$$ure of >working on a S$$$$yncro. > >I know it would be better to flat-bed it, but that would be WAY too >expensive. > >My question: what's best / easiest? > > 1) removing the two rear drive shafts (24 generally inaccessible >triple-square bolts); or > 2) disconnecting the (? wachacallit) driveshaft that goes to the >front grear box?; or > 3) other solutions. > >Any caveats or suggestions welcome. > >Thanks > >Fred aka Bleu Schtroumpf > > > > |
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