Author Topic: spools?? (Read 2941 times)

BLACKDOG · « **on:** Oct 26, 2004, 11:16:48 PM »

So what is the deal with spools?? I know they arent recommended for on-road, but why?? Are these a good alternative to a locker for the financially impaired??

KYOTA · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 27, 2004, 08:32:04 AM »

Spools are cheaper and stronger but dont unlock like auto lockers so tire wear on the street (corners) is much worse. Welding the spider gears is another option.

Mike D · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 27, 2004, 02:02:13 PM »

so they would eat up tires like crazy even if you drove like a grandma.

derek · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 27, 2004, 02:36:11 PM »

yes, cause they have no give to them (dont unlock).
so every time you turn it drags the outside tire, causing permature wear.
some people run the tires at real high pressure to prevent some wear, but it only helps a little.

derek

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 27, 2004, 02:47:47 PM »

Is that the only reason you wouldnt want to run them no the street??

KYOTA · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 27, 2004, 02:56:18 PM »

Well tire wear and driving with a spool when its wet/snowy/icy can get pretty tricky if your not careful.

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 27, 2004, 03:19:43 PM »

Ive driven on welded diffs for a long time and Ive never seen a huge difference in wear.

Maybe I just have good luck. I do see a defference in wear but not enough to concern me.

Mike D · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 27, 2004, 06:09:41 PM »

does a welded diff handle like a spool

KYOTA · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 27, 2004, 06:16:24 PM »

[holding self back from flaming] A welded diff is the same as a spool just 'home made' [ahhh I did it]

Mike D · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 27, 2004, 06:23:22 PM »

thats what i though but i wasn't sure cause i have never ridden in a truck with them.

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	Author Topic: spools?? (Read 2941 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. BLACKDOG 3.0 Killer Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 718 Posts: 7,644 Member since Aug '04 I used to fit spools?? « on: Oct 26, 2004, 11:16:48 PM » So what is the deal with spools?? I know they arent recommended for on-road, but why?? Are these a good alternative to a locker for the financially impaired?? Logged Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. " "I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves." -Ronald Reagan Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent KYOTA Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1759 Posts: 4,824 Member since Jan '04 Wreckin Ball '09 Re: spools?? « Reply #1 on: Oct 27, 2004, 08:32:04 AM » Spools are cheaper and stronger but dont unlock like auto lockers so tire wear on the street (corners) is much worse. Welding the spider gears is another option. V6_Spool.jpg (64.68 kB, 482x361 - viewed 133 times.) « Last Edit: Oct 27, 2004, 08:36:08 AM by KYOTA » Logged My 83 Buildup Mike D The 1.5K Club Turtle Points: 122 Posts: 1,902 Member since Jun '04 MMMMMMMMMM........ Re: spools?? « Reply #2 on: Oct 27, 2004, 02:02:13 PM » so they would eat up tires like crazy even if you drove like a grandma. Logged 87 runner, 4" trailmaster lift, 33" TSL/SX, 5.29's V6 e-locker, 22re that cost too much derek Crawler Guru Turtle Points: -61 Posts: 600 Member since May '02 slow truck=more time to nap Re: spools?? « Reply #3 on: Oct 27, 2004, 02:36:11 PM » yes, cause they have no give to them (dont unlock). so every time you turn it drags the outside tire, causing permature wear. some people run the tires at real high pressure to prevent some wear, but it only helps a little. derek Logged rocknroll4x4 BLACKDOG [OP] 3.0 Killer Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 718 Posts: 7,644 Member since Aug '04 I used to fit Re: spools?? « Reply #4 on: Oct 27, 2004, 02:47:47 PM » Is that the only reason you wouldnt want to run them no the street?? Logged Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. " "I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves." -Ronald Reagan Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent KYOTA Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1759 Posts: 4,824 Member since Jan '04 Wreckin Ball '09 Re: spools?? « Reply #5 on: Oct 27, 2004, 02:56:18 PM » Well tire wear and driving with a spool when its wet/snowy/icy can get pretty tricky if your not careful. Logged My 83 Buildup WHITE_TRASH Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 679 Posts: 6,277 Member since Feb '03 Don't blame me, I didn't vote for this crap. Re: spools?? « Reply #6 on: Oct 27, 2004, 03:19:43 PM » Ive driven on welded diffs for a long time and Ive never seen a huge difference in wear. Maybe I just have good luck. I do see a defference in wear but not enough to concern me. Logged Full hydro, 186:1 with an auto and 44's what could go wrong?? Mike D The 1.5K Club Turtle Points: 122 Posts: 1,902 Member since Jun '04 MMMMMMMMMM........ Re: spools?? « Reply #7 on: Oct 27, 2004, 06:09:41 PM » does a welded diff handle like a spool Logged 87 runner, 4" trailmaster lift, 33" TSL/SX, 5.29's V6 e-locker, 22re that cost too much KYOTA Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1759 Posts: 4,824 Member since Jan '04 Wreckin Ball '09 Re: spools?? « Reply #8 on: Oct 27, 2004, 06:16:24 PM » [holding self back from flaming] A welded diff is the same as a spool just 'home made' [ahhh I did it] Logged My 83 Buildup Mike D The 1.5K Club Turtle Points: 122 Posts: 1,902 Member since Jun '04 MMMMMMMMMM........ Re: spools?? « Reply #9 on: Oct 27, 2004, 06:23:22 PM » thats what i though but i wasn't sure cause i have never ridden in a truck with them. Logged 87 runner, 4" trailmaster lift, 33" TSL/SX, 5.29's V6 e-locker, 22re that cost too much