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Subject:Synchro to 2wd
From:Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
Date:Sun, 5 Jun 2005 21:43:51 -0700

Hey

I'm considering removing the driveshaft and front axles from my Synchro in
preparation for a long road trip.  I'm traveling with my parent-in-laws, so
I know we won't be going offroad, so no need for the 4wheel drive.  The
front CV's are klacking, so I'll be taking them out to replace, and it
occurs to me to remove the driveshaft, and not put things back together
until after we return.

I'm hoping for: better gas mileage, more useable power, as well as saving
the wear and tear on the front drive parts.

Does anyone have any experience with this?  I'm especially concerned about
damaging something by running my Synchro this way.  Can't imagine that it
would, but sometimes my imagination is limited.

Thanks

Raymond

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