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Subject:Re: 2WD Westy sucks in mud
From:John C...
Date:Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:20:52 -0700

And for Automatics?
I'm curious how the Posi-traction differential or ATB (automatic torque
biasing),
for Automatics workout that our vendors sell ?
*http://tinyurl.com/yka8ljj*
Pricey for sure, but, worth it?
Anyone using or has driven one?
JC...

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 7:53 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:

>  Also, it's been said that if you pull your E-brake partially on you will
> transfer drive to the spinning wheel of your open diff and get some needed
> traction.  Haven't tried this yet.     I have been stuck on my lawn on wet
> grass, trying to back up on a slight (<1% grade)  with all season tires,
> even.  Sucks for traction, the van.  I have done some good with
> Hakapelitika
> (sp) tires and putting about 150lbs right at the tailgate,  I too haul my
> carpentry tools around, and I now take care to get stuck turning around
> +before+ work, not when I get ready to go home...
>  Syncro locker rear end, anyone?
>  Don Hanson
>
> On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 12:23 AM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
>
> > Check out Go Claws for the sitution you're talking obout. Good investment
> > and fairly easy to install--about 3 mins.
> > Just google go claws, they have a video and price list on their web site.
> >
> > Troy
> >
>