Hi All, Been thinking about the possibility of fitting a diff lock to my *2WD 88 Westie*. Why, well for the odd occasion that I cannot get up the local hills in the wintertime (6 months of the year). I did see a diff lock advertised by LockRite for the Vanagon but it is one of those mechanically actuated varieties. I have been warned off these in the Vanagon due to safety and wear issues (hard on the trans axle I'm told). The *air or vacume* operated variety seem ideal, switching then on and off as needed makes sense to me. Anyway, would the Syncro locker just bolt into the 2WD tranny or is it a different beastie? If so, WHAT EXACTLY is needed to be taken from the donor vehicle? More importantly, would this be a relatively pain free project or a right royal pain in the @%$? Any and all suggestions welcomed on this one as I feel this would be worthy addition to a 2WD van if at all feasible that is! Many 4WD enthusiasts do say that a 2WD vehicle *with* a diff lock will go places a 4WD vehicle *without* will not....... Regards, Chris Gibbs 88 Westie
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