90 Syncro in Soft sand VC test slomo Large 540p Large 540p

Drove a Syncro into some soft sand and got stuck. Both front and rear differentials were locked. Aired down to 20 psi. Had to pour water on the sand and people pushing too. Everyone says I needed to go down to 10 or 15 psi for soft sand. But we got to some harder sand and drove out so did not test lower pressures. I will try 10-15psi next time.
In the slow-motion part of this video you can see that the front wheels turn ~20% less than the rear due to slippage in the center "diff" which is actually a Viscous Coupler. There is a product that can be used to delete the VC but then the van becomes a "4WD" instead of AWD. Which has pluses in sand for example, and minuses on snow, ice, gravel. An "AWD" is easier for most people to manage.
Upon returning home I did some tests on the Viscous Coupler, and by the ":established method", it seems "OK". This van also has F&R Peloquin differentials, which are a worm-gear-type of LSD.

[@MsHappyeman]

you have lockers and peloquin ? how is the normal road driving with the peloquin in the front ? I have standard rear locker, and was thinking to put a Peloquin inthe front. Any suggestions ?

[@t_sodo8745]

I never feel anything from the front Peloquin, no effect on the steering whatsoever. Absolutely "nothing" is felt. I have a front locker and know what steering is becomes when fully locked. I thought that maybe I wouldn't have to lock the rear as often with two Peloquins. But honestly I can't say it makes a $1500 difference. And locking the rear is substantial, as you likely know. It must be limiting the slip a little, but if you want my advice, I say look at your $1500 and think of something else. Peloquin is pretty "open". Absolutely "nothing" is felt.

[@t_sodo8745]

and have you seen my "front wheel drive Peloquin" video? ua-cam.com/video/Ldly0L2mN6o/v-deo.htmlsi=zrnR-kxmRiXM4VUi