

| Subject: | Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources? |
| From: | Larry Alofs |
| Date: | Thu, 6 Mar 2008 11:36:50 -0600 |
Daryl, Are either or both of these possible with an AT? Larry A. On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:03 AM, aatransaxle <daryl@aatransaxle.com> wrote: > John.. > The LSD (limited slip diff) is a passive portion inside the diff that is > always working to keep traction to both rear wheels...no knobs or driver > input needed...alwyas there to maintain traction...easy install by > me..$1195..thats it. > > The LLSD (locker limited slip diff) has the same LSD principles but with > the > addition of a set of locking teeth (lsame as the syncro trannys locker > has) > that is operator enabled to make both rear wheels turn regardless...locked > together no mater what to get traction... The rub on that is that setup is > that the case need to be modified/replaced and the controls and servo and > forks, etc have to be installed to make it function...thats the spendy > part. > The unit itself is only $1295...The rest of the goodies and labor without > he > rebuild cost runs another $1500. > Hope that helps > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > (425) 788-4070 > aatransaxle.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Rodgers" <inua@charter.net> > To: "aatransaxle" <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM> > Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 8:10 PM > Subject: Re: Limited Slip Diff. sources? > > > > Daryl, > > > > What is the difference between those two diffs. - limited slip vs locker > > type. > > > > My van is in the shop right now locked in reverse. Once the > determination > > is made as to whether the problem is internal( inside the tranny) or > > external (linkage or some other thing) I may well have an overhaul job > for > > you. So consideration of the alternatives is now on the table. > > > > Thanks, > > > > John Rodgers > > Chelsea, AL > > > > aatransaxle wrote: > >> Its all possible...I don't recommend trying that little addition > yourself > >> though..Too much chance of getting the backlash and preload wrong and > >> ruining the R&P. I can make your 2wd either a limited slip or a Locker > >> limited slip...just takes $$$$ > >> Daryl of AA Transaxle > >> (425) 788-4070 > >> aatransaxle.com > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "dhanson@gorge.net" <dhanson@GORGE.NET> > >> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > >> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 5:26 PM > >> Subject: Limited Slip Diff. sources? > >> > >> > >>> Hey all, > >>> I know I can probably get Daryl at AAA Transaxle to install a limited > >>> slip into my 84 with a > >>> diesel 5 speed manual trans...hopefully...but does anyone have a > source > >>> for the L.S.D. units so that > >>> I might go ahead and do it myself? Logistics and an interest in > >>> learning > >>> about the driveline by > >>> hands-on experience are why I ask. I live a full day from Daryl's > shop > >>> but I have an anticipated > >>> bit of free time coming up this April, so I'm looking around at my > >>> options. > >>> Also, and perhaps a dumb question, but is it possible to adapt the > >>> Locker > >>> function from a Syncro > >>> tranny, or perhaps modify my existing gearbox into a copy of one of > >>> those? > >>> I am interested in gaining the ability to do some very light, short, > >>> off > >>> road excursions into > >>> sandy areas and to be able to 'self-rescue' when I get stuck going > >>> uphill > >>> in slick snowy > >>> conditions..I'm not wanting to turn into a Jeep or a real Syncro, but > >>> just > >>> to extend my possible > >>> camping options so that I can get away from all the rude motorhomes > and > >>> their loud generators by > >>> going where they won't make it before we camp.. > >>> Thanks, > >>> Don Hanson > >> > >> > > > > >
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