Nice write-up, Troy.  Thanks for contributing some very useful information.

2009/11/1, Troy <colorworks@gci.net>:
> Hi folks:
>
> Just wanted to give a report of a Peloquin limited slip differential, or I
> guess more correctly called a torque biasing differential.  I have an 89
> automatic, and German transaxle out of Bend did the rebuild. As long as you
> have a little traction on one rear wheel, this baby really delivers. We just
> had about 4 inches of snow here in Fairbanks, so had an opportunity to try
> it out on some snowpacked, icy roads. Very impressive performance! Prior to
> the Peloquin, I could get stuck on flat ground.  I have been enjoying this
> differential over the summer, particularly noticing the increased
> performance going around turns (hugs the road) and just overall foward
> momentum on washboard type dirt roads. The back end simply does not fishtail
> or lag behind. I was very curious to see how it did in the snow. If the
> backend starts to slide at all, the van corrects itself quite quickly.
> Granted, I was easy on the gas and careful not to spin the tire as anyone
> should be in snow. I don't even have snow tires on, so I'm truly impressed.
> With a good set of Blizzack or similar tires, you could really cover some
> ground. A two thumbs up!
>
> Troy
> -5 in Fairbanks today. Winter is here!

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