Spool or no spool?

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[BigPhil147]

I've been thinking of going with a spool for my car but i'm getting conflicting stories on how bad it will be on the street. By street I dont mean going for groceries, just local cruises and some local straight aways for fun, what do you guys think?


 

[1320]

I have a spool in my car.I didn't think it was bad when I drove it on the street,Go for it!

[347HO]

It's not very fun on the street...  and with the uneven traction on "street" roads, it will get away from you very quickly when you get too comfortable.

[bizarro306]

with the $ of spools and the $ for a good limited or locker its hard not to go with a spool but youve got to ask your self how much strip will it REALLY see..... if youre at the track every weekend and youre on the street maye once a month then i would say spool..... BUT.... if its a "street" car and you take it to the track once in a while then i would go with something like a "Auburn Pro" or a "Detroit Locker".
friend of mine has had a Auburn Pro in his car for 4 years and has NEVER had a bit of problem, its tuff as nails!!!.

[Tater]

I have had a Moser 33 spline full spool in my 79 for years. It drives pretty good on the street and I haven't had any issues with it.  Just use your Head and don't drive it on wet roads or try to be Joe  Road Racer. I have a hard time believing the "horror stories" that you read about when I've ran a couple cars on the street/strip with mini-spools and full spools with no problems.....

Tater

[ShaunK]

I run a mini spool in my car with no issues at all. I street drive my car alot and it's not bad at all honestly. It takes a little getting used to but I don't mind it.

[trickcat]

some "problems" can be fixed with air pressure. A little more air on the street & dry conditions. It also solves the chirping going in and out of parking spaces. Make wide U turns, watch it in the rain & snow, reduced air pressure helps in wet conditions also. I run a strange spool on my Jeep it has 35" tires. I drive it almost everyday & have the same set of tires going on 3 years with 31K miles on them 

[N8Miller]

my opion was that if it was a track car: spool,  if it was a street car: any type of normal differential.

[Tater]

IMHO....I guess it all depends on what a person is willing to deal with on a street/strip type car as far as being streetable and doable. What one person thinks is a decent combo might differ for another person. I just try to post what I've  used in the past and had or didn't have "issues" with.

Tater

[BigPhil147]

Thanks for the input.....my car is definitely not a daily driver.  I will drive it to local cruises and trailer it to the track.........it definitely won't see any rain or snow, it will probably become a drag only car eventually.......................




 

[1320]

Did you order the spool yet, the only time I EVER could tell that there was a spool in the car was when I had to push the car and turn, thats it. Buy it you will be glad you did!!   

[Tater]

 ...what 1320 said!!

Tater

[BigPhil147]

I've been really busy lately, but i'm finally going to order the spool, axles, c-clip elims, and probably 4:30's.........everything from Strange except the gears from Ford Racing.........What about a rear end support cover do I need one?



 

[Thumper460]

SPOOL it!!  Mine has been in my 9" 35 spline Mark Williams for the past 19 years... and yes it IS street driven and has been known to engage in a few two car races.. It rocks!!

Just me.................................

Thumper

[wildcobrar]

I agree with Thumper and the others that are running a spool.  I have one in my car.  It gets run alot on the street.  No probs at all.  Drive it with respect and you will be good to go.