I realize the sand part, I am just failing to see the logic of ALWAYS locking the rears and front differentials at the SAME time. There are lots of times where locking the rear only is done and it would not be desirable to lock the fronts. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Malcolm Stebbins Sent: May 17, 2004 5:47 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
> The Belgium version of the Bombardier/VW Iltis locks > front and rear at the same time - I never could see > the logic behind this! David Marshall Treaveling on sand needs all 4 wheels locked. On sand, if the rear set of wheels spins first, it is easier to get stuck. BTDT Malcolm
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