what else do i need to buy, going spool
11-22-2008, 04:53 PM
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what else do i need to buy, going spool well im buying a full spool because my truetrac is broke.
what other parts do i need. im having a local machine shop get the backlash. but i want to have all the parts all ready that he might need.
also what full spool should i get? steel or aluminum?
just a street car
what other parts do i need. im having a local machine shop get the backlash. but i want to have all the parts all ready that he might need.
also what full spool should i get? steel or aluminum?
just a street car
11-23-2008, 05:30 PM
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Steel would be fine for a street car. You'll probably just need an install kit with it... Usually a complete install kit comes with all new bearings, seals and shims. Spools arent known for being very street-friendly though. I have one in my car and I am going back to a posi as soon as I can get it rebuilt. Tight corners are a pain with a spool, in your run of the mill stoplight or stopsign corner, you'll notice it may be a little harder to turn or you'll feel and hear the car jerking as one tire or the other slips. Long corners are no big deal though, shouldnt even notice it.
Do some figuring though, if it would cost the same or even a tick more to rebuild the diff you have, I advise going that route, since your car is a street car. Some people may not mind driving with a spool, and I thought I wouldnt either, but after having mine for a little bit I'm ready to go back to a posi.
Do some figuring though, if it would cost the same or even a tick more to rebuild the diff you have, I advise going that route, since your car is a street car. Some people may not mind driving with a spool, and I thought I wouldnt either, but after having mine for a little bit I'm ready to go back to a posi.
11-24-2008, 04:32 PM
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Make sure you have some hard compound tires, or an extra set for when you are just driving around. Cause it eats them up good.. Especially if you do a lot driving in the city.
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