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71MoneyPit · 05-07-2003, 04:41 PM

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

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its just a one wheeled wonder right now, i need to get it to do this...

70c10 · 05-07-2003, 07:09 PM

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.

Roberty · 05-07-2003, 07:57 PM

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?

71MoneyPit · 05-09-2003, 05:21 PM

ttt

**COBALT** · 05-09-2003, 06:54 PM

I run a detroit locker. EXPENSIVE, and I wouldn't recomend it unless you're off-roading.

71MoneyPit · 05-12-2003, 10:17 AM

ttt

71MoneyPit · 05-21-2003, 07:36 PM

im still lookin for a posi(its the 3 series i think? 3.08 ratio)
or a locker..ive decided against the spool.

Tracy Focht · 05-23-2003, 10:06 AM

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....

**COBALT** · 05-23-2003, 12:51 PM

New lockers (at least a detroit) are upwards of $500...FYI.

71MoneyPit · 06-02-2003, 08:10 PM

ttt

71MoneyPit · 06-05-2003, 05:13 PM

ttt

Tracy Focht · 06-05-2003, 05:43 PM

new eaton with bearings.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=11769

05-07-2003, 04:41 PM	#1
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	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... __________________ (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
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	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. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-07-2003, 07:57 PM	#3
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	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? __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

05-09-2003, 05:21 PM	#4
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	ttt __________________ (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
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I run a detroit locker. EXPENSIVE, and I wouldn't recomend it unless you're off-roading. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

05-12-2003, 10:17 AM	#6
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	ttt __________________ (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
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	im still lookin for a posi(its the 3 series i think? 3.08 ratio) or a locker..ive decided against the spool. __________________ (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
Tracy Focht Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Stillwater, OK 74075 Posts: 2,936	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....

05-23-2003, 12:51 PM	#9
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	New lockers (at least a detroit) are upwards of $500...FYI. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

06-02-2003, 08:10 PM	#10
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	ttt __________________ (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
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	ttt __________________ (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
Tracy Focht Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Stillwater, OK 74075 Posts: 2,936	new eaton with bearings. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=11769



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