Some have added a locking diff from the Syncro to the RWD transmission.  This gives you some control over when to  switch from 1WD to 2WD.

Chris S.
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----- Original Message ----
From: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Saturday, November 3, 2007 11:12:44 AM
Subject: Limited slip differential on ice or snow

Loren Busch wrote:
> Far more likely to cause severe reaction on snow or ice is a limited
 slip differential, that will
> make a car jump all over the place (ask me how I know).

I've been considering having limited slip added when I have my
transmission rebuilt.  I live in Maine where snow and ice is the norm
much of the year.  It sounds like you're saying this isn't a good idea.
  Care to explain your experiences?  (Experience is what you get when
you were expecting something else)

Mike

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