Derek,

In posting this article, you answered a couple of questions that I was about
to ask. I recently brought in the 16" Syncro Double Cab which has these
selfsame axles to the US.

I was considering locating another (gas engined) Syncro transaxle with a
taller gear ratio to replace the trans in my 1.6 turbodiesel engined Syncro.
I now realize that doing so would necessitate reusing the output flanges on
my existing trans.

Also come the realization that the axles and CV's will be expensive to
replace. I got mightily concerned whilst looking over the engine compartment
yesterday. There in plain view were two CV Allen bolts partially screwed in
to the drive flanges. I'm glad they didn't go flying off on the way home.

I would certainly count myself as one who would be interested in a cheaper
replacement axle. Just not in the very immediate future. Funny thing about
buying used trucks from Europe -- they don't finance.

BenT
San Francisco