So the TBD sounds like a better option over LSD because there are no
clutch packs to wear, correct?

On 5/2/09, aatransaxle <daryl@aatransaxle.com> wrote:
> The TBD is a gear operated differential..The True "LSD" uses clutch plates
> to control traction. As the differences in wheel rotation happen, the clutch
> plates slip to keep things from binding.
> The TBD style LSD uses gears that sense and ramp from giving traction from
> one side to the other to give the side with most traction the most power.
> You can feel it in the snow trying to figure it out so to speak. I have the
> locker version in my Syncro for snow usage..It just works..Went up the ski
> hill one day without locking the decoupler, so it was just a 2wd esentially
> and I couldget her to slip, but with proper throttle control, made it
> without getting stuck. I am sure without it, i would have been pulling knobs
> to get me off the side of the road.
> And you should see how the similar discussions here at SdM have gone..Same
> results..slip on ice, then it straightens out and continues on...
> Not sent from my blackberry
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Todd Last" <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 11:29 AM
> Subject: Re: limited slip differential question
>
>
>>I would depend on how often they are engaged, but my experience is that
>>there is not noticiable differences.
>>
>> YMMV.
>>
>>
>>
>> From my research, the torque-biasing differentials are better than limited
>> slip.
>>
>>
>>
>> Todd
>>
>> '88 Westy
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Warren Lail" <wklail@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Sent: Friday, May 1, 2009 11:19:41 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
>> Subject: limited slip differential question
>>
>> Regarding limited-slip differentials in 4 speed manual trannies in 2wd
>> Vanagons, what are the impacts on fuel economy and tire wear?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Warren in Santa Fe
>> 88 Westy
>

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