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• Re: limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 13:11:54 -0400
  >> > It's not Friday or anything, but where, exactly, IS Fat City? I think it's somewhere near Doowahdiddy. Oops ... there I go showing...
• Re: Limited slip options
  Historical mailing list - paul guard
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 17:48:10 +0000
  ...AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options? So everyone loves the Peloquin Limited slip...That seems to be the best option, if price...
• Re: limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 14:43:39 -0500
  ...limited slip differential for 2WD Vans >Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 08:04:53 -0700 > >On 10/1/2005 7:53 AM George Goff...
• Re: diff lock/limited slip axle
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 02:00:52 -0500
  ...You're exactly right here! For more information on many differential types including a variety of limited slips and locking differentials see W.J...
• Limited slip diff and alternatives
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 21:16:04 -0500
  ...Now, are there any limited-slip diffs available for the Vanagon? Can the diff lock from a Syncro be fitted to a standard Vanagon...
• Re: limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 17:50:38 EDT
  In a message dated 10/1/05 11:05:16 AM, j.michael.elliott@gmail.com writes: << It's not Friday or anything, but...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:12:47 -0500
  ...The Limited Slip Diff is something I have been lusting after for sometime so it's good to get a positive report. I wasn...
• Re: Limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 1 May 2009 04:54:32 +0000
  ...Limited slip differential On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 6:58 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote: > One of the men on this...
• Re: SA Limited slip differential and Spare Wheel Carrier Supplier
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 22:51:17 EST
  Guess you havent driven your van in the snow yet! Hee hee heee heee! Brian 83 1/2 non posi scare the heck out...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 May 2011 17:20:01 -0700
  I am. Differential doesn't care what does the shifting, does it? -- Rocky J Squirrel On Mon, 2011-05-09 at 16:50 -0700...
• Re: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 2 May 2009 17:00:16 -0400
  ...limited slip differential question >> >> >>> Regarding limited-slip differentials in 4 speed manual trannies in 2wd >>> Vanagons, what are the impacts on fuel economy and...
• Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:28:48 -0800
  ...a 85' 2WD to a locking rear differential? > > And what about just going to a Limited Slip? > > Install some paddle tires and off you...
• Re: limited slip differential (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 3 May 2009 09:33:05 -0600
  ...Is there a Syncro out there that can do this? Can Syncro differentials be set to full lock? Would this only be possible with...
• Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:27:17 -0800
  Locking Limited slip differentials are now available for those of you who want the ultimate in traction choices. Am also getting togehter a "kit...
• SA Limited slip differential and Spare Wheel Carrier Supplier
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 09:59:37 -0500
  Found these guys on the SyncroSA list and thought they may be of interest to the list: http://www.webtraders.co.za/autos/modifications...
• Re: Limited slip in a 2WD Vanagon's rear end
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 08:38:17 -0800
  ...I don't think there's a place to mount the differential lock actuator on the automatic differential casing. John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
• Re: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 19:29:54 -0500
  ...adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD In a message dated 2/2/05 8:32:24 PM, dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET...
• Re: [syncro.org] FRONT DIFF LOCK MERITS & AVAILABILITY
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 13 May 2006 01:26:56 -0400
  ...I decided that for my usage patterns having a limited slip differential was a better choice. I added the decoupler on a lark at...
• Re: Limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:58:11 -0600
  ...a good time to do a > rebuild > > and add the Limited slip differential. Tranny is starting to slip (cold) > and > > needs to be warmed...
• Re: SA Limited slip differential and getting stuck
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 08:24:52 -0700
  ...SA Limited slip differential and getting stuck > > > Well unfortunately I am not in AZ or I would go get it. I > doubt I could...
• Re: limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 09:57:02 -0700
  Ask, and ye shall receive... http://www.fatcity.net/ On 10/1/05, Michael Elliott <j.michael.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: It's not...
• Re: Manual transmission oil?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 13 May 2009 20:58:32 -0400
  Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> writes: > They are even saying right now, that MT-90 is intended for limited > slip differentials, and is...
• Re: Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:51:31 -0800
  Are these only for Syncro's or do they fit 2WD transmissions also? >Locking Limited slip differentials are now available for those of >you...
• Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 20:54:07 -0600
  ...a 85' 2WD to a locking rear differential? > > And what about just going to a Limited Slip? > > Install some paddle tires and off you...
• Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:06:01 -0800
  ...Limited slip differential on ice or snow > Jim Akiba wrote: >> it's pretty subjective as to if it's a good idea or not...
• Re: Locking Differential vs. Limited Slip Pros and Cons
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:49:40 -0500
  ...This limited slip thing you put on the front diff. Did it still have the viscous coupling and rear locker? On Feb 14, 2006...
• Re: Limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 1 May 2009 09:53:17 -0700
  And we even have WiFi at SdM this year...and the fun will begin shortly. About 50ish vans here last night... >> That would be...
• Re: limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 10:53:32 EDT
  In a message dated 9/30/05 10:34:18 PM, aatransaxle@DIRECWAY.COM writes: << I can get the torsen style LSD's for...
• Syncro substitute?
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 00:05:43 -0800
  ...You just need a limited slip differential. I could handle lots rougher terrain with just that. Does anyone know of a 2x4 Vanagon with...
• Re: limited slip differential for 2WD Vans
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 00:34:34 -0700
  On 10/1/05, George Goff <THX0001@aol.com> wrote: > > In a message dated 10/1/05 11:05:16 AM, j.michael.elliott...
• Re: Limited slip in a 2WD Vanagon's rear end
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 18:36:41 -0800
  ...I'd prefer this setup to a > limited slip differential for venturing off-road. > > > > > > > > ===== > Chris S. > > '84 Westy -> http://www.knology.net/~vwghost/hershey...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:19:45 -0700
  ...2wd Limited Slip LSD = Limited Slip Differential LLSD = Locking Limited Slip Differential On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM, John Rodgers <inua...
• Re: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 01:10:19 EST
  ...On this list, someone at sometime during the past six months mentioned seeing Vanagons with limited slip rear-ends in Central or South America...
• Re: Limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:27:34 -0700
  ...Limited slip differential > > On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 6:58 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote: > > > One of the men on this...
• Re: adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD
  Historical mailing list - jeff kennedy
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:16:49 -0700
  ...adding a differential lock or Limited Slip on a 2WD Hi all! <<Snip>> Can someone point me to a good solution: how much would...
• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 14:47:22 -0800
  Daryl, What is the ballpark price to retrofit a 2wd differential with a LSD? Parts & Labor Thanks, Blake On 12/26/06, aatransaxle <daryl...
• Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 02:21:45 EDT
  ...How could a limited slip differential work better? Assuming Johan Nyberg's request was to improve traction in mud, snow, sand, or loose dirt...
• Re: Syncro substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 07:45:15 -0500
  ...You just need a limited slip > differential. I could handle lots rougher terrain with just that. Does > anyone know of a 2x4 Vanagon with...
• Re: Limited slip options
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 10:13:16 -0800
  ...AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited > slip options? > > So everyone loves the Peloquin Limited slip...That seems to > be the best > option, if price...
• The tranny Guru in Washington state?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:14:26 -0400
  ...who is said to be able and willing to do limited slip and/or locker conversions on Open differentials in vans. Thanks, Don Hanson
• Re: Differentials: open, limited-slip, & locking (was: limited slip , rear end)
  Historical mailing list - ZUMBRENNEN JOSEPH CORY
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 15:39:56 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Also, it seems that this is a *really* limited slip differential. They say that it pretty much acts like a locked diff. in most...
• Re: electronic limited slip differential idea for 2wd vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:55:48 +0000
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• Re: Locker Limited slips available...
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:03:23 -0800
  ...Locker Limited slips available... > Are these only for Syncro's or do they fit 2WD transmissions also? > > > >>Locking Limited slip differentials are now available...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:31:33 -0700
  ...GL-4 oils may also be used in many limited-slip differentials. API GL-5. Oils for severe conditions. They contain up to 6...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:48:03 -0500
  ...2wd Limited Slip > > LSD = Limited Slip Differential > LLSD = Locking Limited Slip Differential > > On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM, John Rodgers<inua...
• dream vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 01:40:06 -0400
  ...valve train that never makes that annoying clacking noise, a limited slip differential, 16" wheels, and a cooling system with less hoseses. Oh and...
• Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 01:40:36 -0400
  Jim Akiba wrote: > it's pretty subjective as to if it's a good idea or not.. what are your goals? In my case...
• Re: 2wd Limited Slip
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:53:48 -0700
  ...2wd Limited Slip > > LSD = Limited Slip Differential > LLSD = Locking Limited Slip Differential > > On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM, John Rodgers<inua...
• Re: Limited slip differential
  Historical mailing list - Joel
  Fri, 1 May 2009 08:36:49 -0700
  Actually, I'm heading to SdM tonight - have to work today, and I'm late. Dang vanagon lists;) Sent from my iPhone On May...
• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 10:04:36 -0800
  The limited slips available now are built by Peloquins here in the US...A several of us builders told him that if he would...
• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 10:38:29 -0600
  ...Thanks, Sam Blake Heinlein wrote: > Daryl, > > What is the ballpark price to retrofit a 2wd differential with a LSD? > Parts > & Labor > > Thanks, > Blake > > > On...
• Re: Ltd. slip rear diff.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 17 Oct 95 22:48:51 CDT
  ...mentioned that a limited slip rear differential was a factory option >for two-wheel drive models. I know a locking differential was a syncro...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 21:07:21 -0800
  I had spoken to Weedle about the limited-slip vs. the diff lock. I was told the cost is about equal. This because the...
• Re: Manual transmission oil?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 13 May 2009 18:55:49 -0700
  ...I guess that also helps the Limited Slip differential, which works with a simple clutch type stack, get a little more grip somehow. Redline...
• Re: LOCK-RIGHT locking diffs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 15:09:23 -0400
  ...For much more info on all sorts of locking & limited slip differentials see: http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/diffs.htm Regards, Jim Davis...
• Re: limited slip differential (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 3 May 2009 08:50:56 -0700
  ...Is there a Syncro out there > that can do this? Can Syncro differentials be set to full lock? Would this > only be possible with...
• Re: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 3 May 2009 08:15:30 -0700
  ...limited slip differential question I think it's a great idea if you can retain the parking brake function. On 5/3/09, Warren...
• Would you be interested in a limited-slip diff for your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 21:56:26 -0700
  ...ve been trying to find a limited-slip differential for the Vanagon. I initially looked at locking differentials, and based on comments from folks...
• Transmission mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:47:22 -0800
  ...I also had a torque biasing limited slip differential put in at the same time. Absolutely love this upgrade and recommend it. I use...
• Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 15:25:54 -0800
  >I've wondered why Vanagons are generally not considered to be good in ice or >snow, as the configuation is so similar and my...