Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 11:36:50 -0600
Reply-To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources?
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Daryl,
Are either or both of these possible with an AT?
Larry A.
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:03 AM, aatransaxle <daryl@aatransaxle.com> wrote:
> 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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