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Date:         Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:03:42 -0800
Reply-To:     aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources?
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@charter.net>
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John.. The LSD (limited slip diff) is a passive portion inside the diff that is always working to keep traction to both rear wheels...no knobs or driver input needed...alwyas there to maintain traction...easy install by me..$1195..thats it.

The LLSD (locker limited slip diff) has the same LSD principles but with the addition of a set of locking teeth (lsame as the syncro trannys locker has) that is operator enabled to make both rear wheels turn regardless...locked together no mater what to get traction... The rub on that is that setup is that the case need to be modified/replaced and the controls and servo and forks, etc have to be installed to make it function...thats the spendy part. The unit itself is only $1295...The rest of the goodies and labor without he rebuild cost runs another $1500. Hope that helps

Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@charter.net> To: "aatransaxle" <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 8:10 PM Subject: Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources?

> Daryl, > > What is the difference between those two diffs. - limited slip vs locker > type. > > My van is in the shop right now locked in reverse. Once the determination > is made as to whether the problem is internal( inside the tranny) or > external (linkage or some other thing) I may well have an overhaul job for > you. So consideration of the alternatives is now on the table. > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > Chelsea, AL > > aatransaxle wrote: >> Its all possible...I don't recommend trying that little addition yourself >> though..Too much chance of getting the backlash and preload wrong and >> ruining the R&P. I can make your 2wd either a limited slip or a Locker >> limited slip...just takes $$$$ >> Daryl of AA Transaxle >> (425) 788-4070 >> aatransaxle.com >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "dhanson@gorge.net" <dhanson@GORGE.NET> >> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 5:26 PM >> Subject: Limited Slip Diff. sources? >> >> >>> Hey all, >>> I know I can probably get Daryl at AAA Transaxle to install a limited >>> slip into my 84 with a >>> diesel 5 speed manual trans...hopefully...but does anyone have a source >>> for the L.S.D. units so that >>> I might go ahead and do it myself? Logistics and an interest in >>> learning >>> about the driveline by >>> hands-on experience are why I ask. I live a full day from Daryl's shop >>> but I have an anticipated >>> bit of free time coming up this April, so I'm looking around at my >>> options. >>> Also, and perhaps a dumb question, but is it possible to adapt the >>> Locker >>> function from a Syncro >>> tranny, or perhaps modify my existing gearbox into a copy of one of >>> those? >>> I am interested in gaining the ability to do some very light, short, >>> off >>> road excursions into >>> sandy areas and to be able to 'self-rescue' when I get stuck going >>> uphill >>> in slick snowy >>> conditions..I'm not wanting to turn into a Jeep or a real Syncro, but >>> just >>> to extend my possible >>> camping options so that I can get away from all the rude motorhomes and >>> their loud generators by >>> going where they won't make it before we camp.. >>> Thanks, >>> Don Hanson >> >> > >


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