Date:         Wed, 5 Dec 2007 07:39:46 -0500
Reply-To:     Justin Mayrand <jmayrand@METROCAST.NET>
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From:         Justin Mayrand <jmayrand@METROCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: The Thompson Coupling
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Well, I can think of a few areas that this would improve on the CV
joint - 4x4 trucks being one. Independent suspensions are nice for
better traction, but they are not as strong as a solid axle because
of the CVs failing at high angles (they bind).


Justin M. Mayrand
1980 Westy "SuperVan"

On Dec 3, 2007, at 8:01 PM, Stephen Overmyer wrote:

> Hi Guys,
>
> Apologies for you receiving a post from an ex-T3 owner who didn't keep
> the faith but some of you might be interested in this new invention
> that
> is now just starting commercial production.
>
> The Thompson Coupling is a frictionless replacement for Uni and CV
> joints that requires no maintenance although I am sure the initial
> cost
> will be higher.
> One day you might be able to retrofit these to your transaxle and
> enjoy
> no more broken boots, vibration or repacking with that awful moly
> grease.
> They look pretty cool too...:-)
>
> See the link below. There is a good video of the coupling in action
> also
> there if you scroll down and look on the LHS.
>
> http://cvcoupling.com/
>
> Cheers,
> Steve O
> NSW Australia
>
> '00 Transporter Double Cab
> '03 Transporter Double Cab (work truck....soon to be traded in on a T5
> DC :-)
> '07 Passat Variant TDI
> '78 Land Rover Series 3 109 soft top ute (ex-Aust.Army)