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Subject:Re: Running syncro without driveshaft?
From:Tom L. Neal
Date:Fri, 19 Mar 1999 22:08:50 -0800

Hi, Larry.
Good question.  Syncros cope superbly with  Sierra Nevada snow, so the
driveshaft is hooked up in wintertime.  Even used differential lock several
times in deep snow and it gives very solid control.
Regards, Tom

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On Fri, 19 Mar 1999, Larry Hamm wrote:

> "Tom L. Neal" wrote:
> >
> > With driveshaft on, my front tires resist tight turns.
> > During tight turns is also when the CV joints decide to self destruct.
> > So the driveshaft is left off unless 4 wheels will be needed, which for
> > me isn't very often.
>
> Tom,
> Why not sell your syncro to someone who has more use for it, and buy a
> two wheeler? Seems a lot easier than turning your syncro into a two
> wheeler.
> Larry
>