Author Topic: Aussie locker or spool in front axle (Read 2672 times)

dweinberg01 · « **on:** Nov 19, 2012, 02:21:43 PM »

I'm trying to decide which to put in the front axle, an Aussie or a spool. I have the Aisin locking hubs so I am wondering if there will be a difference between the two. I know the Aussie will unlock when I'm turning a corner, but I don't plan on turning a corner on road in 4wd at a high rate of speed. I know the spool is cheaper also. Thoughts and opinions are appreciated. Truck is street legal and will be driven on the road at times. Thanks.

Cyberman · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 19, 2012, 02:57:41 PM »

If you plan on ever driving the truck in 4wd on the road regardless of speed, do not put a spool in the front.

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Nimyad · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 19, 2012, 03:03:45 PM »

I'd personally go Aussie or look for a used grizzly/Detroit on the classifieds here or on pirate. Spools are hard on everything especially your arms.

95toyrunner · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 19, 2012, 03:27:42 PM »

Aussies are BOMB. Best locker for the price hands down. If you're really considering a spool, you might as well just weld it and save the money

UndefinedTaco · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 19, 2012, 06:31:56 PM »

Unless you got HA..i wouldnt do a spool up front..just my 2 cents. Others say otherwise...Aussies kick ass though

Tungsten Slayer · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 19, 2012, 08:42:34 PM »

yukon 4.88's and an aussie in a 4 cyl. member out back and I am happy happy! An e-locker would be sweet, but the aussie has been good to me.

Dingman. · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 20, 2012, 09:40:08 AM »

.go with the aussie.

If you lived close to me id show you how much a pain in the ass spools are. With that alone i usually keep my front arb unlocked unless i need it for an obstacle

At · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 20, 2012, 08:17:59 PM »

I'm running a spool in the front and it sucks, get a locker it's worth it.

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