Whos Running A Spool

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Jan 29, 2004 | 10:27 PM

#16

mod313

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From: Hanover, MA

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Originally posted by D James
I had a spool in my old car, rode great, around corners it would squeel the tires anything over 15 mph, and I didn't notice any unusual wear on the tires, and this was my daily driver. If you have a loud exhaust like me then you don't notice it. I have heard people using spools in these weak rears and holding up with slicks no problems. I can't understand why people don't go with these instead of buying expensive 12 bolts. If my current rear breaks I will try a spool again. For you guys with these spools and the 7.5 stock rear, what kind of punishment has it taken?

When I was still running the original rear, I had the mini spool with a set of 4.56 gears (too funny when the inner pinion bearing is bigger than the gear itself lol) and pulling 1.53-1.55 60' with the fronts hanging for a full season without trouble. I have since gone to the Strange 12 bolt (with a spool of course) mostly because I needed a 5.14 gear to go with the 30" radial slicks. If you do decide to run the original rear you should absolutley add the preload cover to keep the caps from moving on the launch.

Jan 30, 2004 | 09:41 AM

#17

Pro Stock John

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From: Chicago, IL

I run a 31 spline Tractech soft locker and it has worked great.

I totally agree with Brady that the 'backlash' is noticeable when it locks and unlocks but I am used to it.