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Post by joeschonert on Jan 24, 2005 21:44:42 GMT -5
i have a a 89 ext cab v-6..i want to put a spool locker in the rear..just wondering if anyone has any experience on how well it would perform..or any good info on a spool....thanx
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Post by Sean on Jan 25, 2005 20:22:32 GMT -5
From what i have read, spools dont hold up that well in the Toyota diffs. I cant offhand recall why, something to do with them twisting and causing axle greif. As far as performace, in the rear they are great off road, and you can get used to them on road but expect excess tire wear and be easy on the gas in tight turns. I would just weld up my existing diff instead of spending the money on a spool. Same thing, probably stronger and free.
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Post by joeschonert on Jan 25, 2005 21:52:50 GMT -5
what exactley do u mean by welding the diff?
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Post by Sean on Jan 26, 2005 18:45:57 GMT -5
You weld the spider gears so the diff is essentially a spool, full locked all the time. Because the Toyota carrier is actually stronger then replacing it with an aftermarket spool it may be a good option for you. Like I said, you cant beat the price, FREE.
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Post by 93stucktruck on Feb 12, 2005 14:29:04 GMT -5
i have a question about welding the front diff on my 93 toy with locking hubs. would the diff be fine on the highway when the hubs are NOT locked.... its all new to me. thanks
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Post by Mike Kelly on Feb 15, 2005 12:34:47 GMT -5
If your hubs are NOT locked, than you will notice no difference at all. It's only when you lock your hubs and put her in 4wd that you will notice that the front is locked.
Turning will be more difficult, and if you drive it like that on dry pavement, look out....
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Post by bluridr on Mar 13, 2005 22:02:17 GMT -5
I know that there will be plenty of people will back me up on this you will not want to lock up the front end of your truck it will cause many turning problems
I dont know how bad it will be on a truck but on a 4 wheeler the difference is night and day
You cant make it through all my trails with a 4 wheeler and the front end locked without backing up alot
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Mar 13, 2005 22:24:37 GMT -5
locking the front is a double egded sword. i have driven on the trail with my arb on and noticed it was harder to turn really tightly. on dry rock almost impossible. so i just turn it off. i have driven rigs with normal detroits and they arent that bad. a spool will definatly suck esp with no hydro assist or full hydro
Drew
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Post by the_experience03 on Apr 13, 2005 22:20:43 GMT -5
The difference in turning radius the front wheels see between each other would CRUSH the cv's if you welded it up. Also, if the hubs are locked at all, it will be almost impossible to steer, even if the transfer case is still in 2wd. I guess an option might be to just lock one hub if you weld it....you'd still be able to steer, but I think it might put undue stress on one side of the carrier. It also would be a royal pain to get out and lock the other hub anytime you thought you might want the front fully locked. Still, it's free and certainly would give more traction...
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Post by 94cnytoy on Apr 14, 2005 9:27:11 GMT -5
My truck w/open front will hardly turn in 4wd on pavement. Lock the rear and 'get er dun'
Then, if you need more traction? go ahead and break stuff until you see what works. Seems kinda costly though. Front lock's for full bore rock climbin(with the ability to unlock) or heavy mud use(straight runnin).
Just my opinion.
Stew
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Post by flyinhighyota on Oct 20, 2005 11:56:18 GMT -5
Allright about a year ago I replaced both of my front halfshafts and while I was at it I welded my front diff. Contrary to all the people that say it is impossible to steer, or it is such a pain in the ass to steer etc. It just plain isn't that bad at all. I have had zero reliability issues with things breaking or halfshafts exploding and I steer just fine, yeah it fights ya but it is way worth it because you will get into some serious places and it's nothing unbearable. Keep in mind I live in Washington and most of my wheeling is in soft or gravel type terrain. My point is I haven't broken anything and I have been welded for over a year now. Just keep your head on your shoulders when you tackle an obstacle.
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Oct 20, 2005 13:49:58 GMT -5
its easy to steer on gravel try lockin the hubs on pavement  or some other high traction surface Drew |
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Post by 19psi on Dec 20, 2005 21:54:59 GMT -5
you're right, but why would anyone want to lock up everything in 4wd to drive around on pavement to find what everyone already knows about lockers, 4 wheel drive and pavement?
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or some other high traction surface