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Date:         Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:45:37 -0400
Reply-To:     pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
Comments: To: Shawn MacDonald <Shawn@SUPERIORSCAFFOLD.COM>
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Gee, imagine what your mileage would be with the front half shafts removed? Then you don't have to turn a front diff.

You would most likely need to run a pair of stubs to keep from damaging the wheel bearings.

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Shawn MacDonald Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 10:05 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?

I have the prop shaft out of mine right now. I got an increase of nearly 8 MPG hwy. I'll put it back in before winter.

Shawn 87 Syncro Eeyore 86 Westy Weekender


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