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05-07-2003, 04:41 PM | #1 |
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wtb- locker, posi or spool?
hey everybody,
finally got the truck all tuned up and i am trying to figure out what type of traction aid I should buy, its a 71 12 bolt rear end, with 3.07 gears right now. I have seen spools in summit for $189.00 do they affect the handling of the truck that much? and are they really that hard on the drivetrain? otherwise I was wondering if anybody had a posi or locker for sale, can't afford the prices they want for new ones . its just a one wheeled wonder right now, i need to get it to do this...
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(Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one. |
05-07-2003, 07:09 PM | #2 |
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I think the spools cause excessive wear on the tires. If you can, save up the extra $91 and get a posi from www.tomsdifferentials.com I got my Eaton from them and have been happy.
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05-07-2003, 07:57 PM | #3 |
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Has anyone used the True Trac listed at Tom's Differentials? $195 isn't a bad price for a new posi. Or are the Eaton or Auburn units better?
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05-09-2003, 05:21 PM | #4 |
MPG...hmm..more like GPM
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(Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one. |
05-09-2003, 06:54 PM | #5 |
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I run a detroit locker. EXPENSIVE, and I wouldn't recomend it unless you're off-roading.
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05-12-2003, 10:17 AM | #6 |
MPG...hmm..more like GPM
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(Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one. |
05-21-2003, 07:36 PM | #7 |
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im still lookin for a posi(its the 3 series i think? 3.08 ratio)
or a locker..ive decided against the spool.
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(Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one. |
05-23-2003, 10:06 AM | #8 |
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just an FYI....I am soon swapping to an Eaton posi, but I have ran a $99 mini spool for two years or more. Go thru a set of tires once a year, but some of that is from tire burnout as well....so $99 can get you traction until you can get a new Eaton or locker....
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05-23-2003, 12:51 PM | #9 |
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New lockers (at least a detroit) are upwards of $500...FYI.
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06-02-2003, 08:10 PM | #10 |
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(Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one. |
06-05-2003, 05:13 PM | #11 |
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(Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one. |
06-05-2003, 05:43 PM | #12 |
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