Don, I can't be of much help but if you do find something that works count me in for a group buy. I live in fairly heavy snow country and have a steep driveway. I have a 4x4 dodge ram but insist on driving my van most of the time, even if it means chaining up within sight of the house. Some think I'm crazy. I've always said that I only need 4 wheel drive for the last 100 feet to my house. I think lockers on my 2 wheel drive would get me up the hill. I'm running studs on all 4 wheels and get around great otherwise. Let us know what you find. Thanks Doug E. '84 Van-Go '67 vw convertible Vert-i-go ----- Original Message ----- From: "dhanson@gorge.net" <dhanson@GORGE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 11:53 AM Subject: Locking differential..?
> Hi all > > I've heard vague rumblings of available locking differential kits for > the 2wd Vanagons. I've > googled it and I only come up with some various brands of limited slip > options..from Peoquid, etc. > While those might be the best way to go overall, I really don't want to > spend a few $K if I can help > it, and with just a quick search, I don't see one that would fit into my 5 > speed manual tranny > (Probably out of a diesel vanagon) anyhow. > Someone referred to full locker aftermarket kits that might be workable, > perhaps as used in dune > buggys or Baja Bugs. I am looking for something similar in action to how > manual locking hubs work > on a HD 4x4 truck...something that I could lock when I enter deep sand or > want to climb an icy snowy > hill, then release again...not something I can switch in 'on the fly' > even..(unless that is also > available) I'd like the option to occasionally cross some soft sandy > patches or attempt a beach > crossing or get up a snowy back road,..not a full time 4wd capable van.. > > Anybody know of anything available like this? I have been on the lookout > for a Syncro Locker > tranny, but those are as rare as hen's teeth and extra pricey, plus I'm > sure I'd have to rebuild and > re-gear if I did somehow find one.. > > Thanks Don Hanson |
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