Date:         Mon, 19 Jul 1999 09:25:33 -0800
Reply-To:     "C&S Gibbs. Alaska. USA." <chrisgibbs@GCI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "C&S Gibbs. Alaska. USA." <chrisgibbs@GCI.NET>
Organization: Chris P. Gibbs Photography
Subject:      Diff locks on 2WD Vanagons
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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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