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Jan 21, 2010 | 11:25 AM

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How many drive to the track with a spool?

I drive 30 miles each way..any problem?

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Jan 21, 2010 | 11:48 AM

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I daily drove my car for 2 years with a spool.

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Jan 22, 2010 | 07:16 AM

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Thanks..that's what i wanted to hear..I'm deciding between a spool and a Detroit Locker. i have broken 2 Eaton posi's in 4 years.

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Jan 22, 2010 | 08:22 AM

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Get the spool... Lighter and stronger!

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Jan 22, 2010 | 08:58 AM

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Just checked, there is no spool for my 7.5" 28 spline 10 bolt and I don't want a mini spool so i guess it's a Detroit Locker.

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Jan 22, 2010 | 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Frans96SS

I daily drove my car for 2 years with a spool.

New rear tires with every oil change?

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Jan 22, 2010 | 10:52 AM

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New rear tires with every oil change?

Haha it does chew up the tires fairly fast

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Jan 22, 2010 | 01:28 PM

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I drive mine to and from work when its nice and i have had no problems... a lot less vibrations with softer tires on turns tho

Im happy with it

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Jan 22, 2010 | 01:55 PM

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I drive mine to and from work when its nice and i have had no problems... a lot less vibrations with softer tires on turns tho

Im happy with it

I agree. A drag radial is much nicer to drive on than a street tire with a spool.

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Jan 22, 2010 | 02:15 PM

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Same here much nicer ride with 15in drag radials that the 19s with street tires

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Jan 22, 2010 | 02:28 PM

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So is there a spool available for my 10 bolt 7.5 28 spline rear?

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Jan 22, 2010 | 03:26 PM

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no you need an aftermarket housing or else you're gonna keep breaking the posi unit or gearset.

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Jan 22, 2010 | 05:35 PM

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I guess it's a Strange 12 bolt for me.

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Jan 22, 2010 | 06:40 PM

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I guess it's a Strange 12 bolt for me.

thats good to hear. the 7.5 is junk, no point in throwing money at it

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Jan 23, 2010 | 01:36 PM

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Drive mine to and from track no problems, also what BennyB said is absolutely true about softer tires. With my 17' SS wheels I can't stand to drive around town but with my ET Streets it feels close to stock.

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Jan 25, 2010 | 02:44 AM

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60 miles to the track.
and weekend cruises all summer.

no issues...........till u got to do a u-turn

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Jan 25, 2010 | 08:00 AM

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daily drove one for like 4 months now i drive my pick up truck most of the time, but it didnt bother me at all when i was driving it all the time.

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Jan 25, 2010 | 08:13 AM

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do you guys drive on street tires as in a stiff sidewall tire or are you driving on ET streets? I daily drive mine, as in ever day rain or shine, and I have heard they are terrible for turning constantly.

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Jan 25, 2010 | 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Detroitmuscle

do you guys drive on street tires as in a stiff sidewall tire or are you driving on ET streets? I daily drive mine, as in ever day rain or shine, and I have heard they are terrible for turning constantly.

i have QTP's on.

thank god they are soft and don't skip/chatter when turning.
stiffer compound (regular ol DOT) feels like its bouncing and makes an obnoxious noise

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Jan 25, 2010 | 10:03 PM

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you guys arent turning right and need to watch two fast two furious again. Both tires are supposed to spin when you turn and you are supposed to be in the top of the powerband. lol anyway drove my friends and it is a little different but actually debating wheather or not to run a spool in my 8.8 right now go with a nice posi

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