Date:         Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:02:04 -0600
Reply-To:     "Gary Lee www.vwrack.com" <gary2a@TELUS.NET>
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From:         "Gary Lee www.vwrack.com" <gary2a@TELUS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Locking or LS diff for 5 sp. ?
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>My main concern with a locker is the lack of steering control when locked
>up. (and cost).

With the front locker engaged, turning is not done on dry pavement- easily.
With the rear locker engaged wind up and scrubbing is noticeable, on dry
pavement.  On snow is not a big deal.
I don't drive around with the front or rear locker on when on the highway, I
don't think anybody does.  Even when the road is snow covered I wouldn't use
it.  I only pull the knob out when going slow and off pavement and when I
think it will be needed.
So for me, loss of steering control is not an issue.
Of course there are situations like when traversing side hills where you may
not want the diff locked.
I think the locking diff, and the low gear,  is what makes the syncro a more
than just an 'all wheel drive' vehicle.

Personally, I'd prefer a locking diff over an LSD.

Gary Lee