Negociating rough logging trails in my 83.5 Westy 2x4 made me long for a
syncro.  If you should try this, kids, one trick is to keep your speed
up to a good walk anyway.  The problem is that when one of the front
wheels goes down, a back one gets light, spins, and presto, you're
stuck.  Momentum will get you over these imbarassing spots.

They may occur anyway.  I don't go off road without a shovel.  Actually,
tho, you don't need a syncro.  You just need a limited slip
differential.  I could handle lots rougher terrain with just that.  Does
anyone know of a 2x4 Vanagon with a limited slip or locking diff?

TBill

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