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Subject:Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?
From:Austin
Date:Tue, 16 Jun 1998 12:16:32 -0700

At 03:00 AM 6/17/98 EDT, you wrote:

>Well, if a locker doesn't unlock then there's a problem with it!  Some off-
>roaders use a "spool" in their differential - basically a straight connection
>between both axle halves.  This is strictly for off road use and making turns
>on pavement would be very scary!  Lockers like Detroit Locker, and Lock-Rite
>are made to automatically UNLOCK when turning a corner.
>
>What brand of locker did you try?
>Who installed it?
>
>Regards,
>Jim Davis
>
So bottom line Jim - would you recommend installing a Lock-Right when the
time comes to get the 3-4 syncros fixed (they can't/don't clear the road
very well between Klamath Falls & Bend in the winter - both rear wheels are
running in snow/ice troughs), or some brand of posi-traction?

Austin