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power trax vs spooled

Old 07-23-2010, 01:50 AM
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Post power trax vs spooled

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i want better traction in the rear of my truck not like it doesn't already have it. i have a total of 300 to spend on the locker/spool i've searched and all that bs but no real answers as to what i want.

which of the 2 will work better with the least amount of work to install it

vehicle- 89 dlx2.4L auto 4.56 gears 33x12.5x15

spool or power trax locker

some body within the crowd has to have at least ran or is running one of the setups

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Old 07-23-2010, 04:14 AM
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Spools are much stronger but suck driving on road.

Old 07-23-2010, 05:48 AM
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Spools keep it simple, predictable, and cheap (under 100 bucks if you search).

I put a bunch of road miles on mine and it's not bad at all - tire wear is not as bad what people make it out to be.
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Are we talking mini-spool or carrier replacement spool? A carrier replacment spool will need the gear pattern reset.. Not something the average shade tree guy can do.

I vote you get a lockright. I have no complaints about either of mine.
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Yeah lockright, or aussie locker.
Welding/spools are for wheeling rigs and people that can afford new tires all the time
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Do you like to buy tires or not? This is the question you are asking. Both have good traction IMO.
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i found the lock rite for $292 from a guy on eBay (drivetrain_parts) free shipping
what i want is full time traction no matter what

tire replacement- usually run them till their bald if their mt's. at's i replace when they give me lip on grass or dirt and don't want to let me go anywhere unless im in 4wd

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any body know of a cheaper place to get a lock rite that includes shipping for less than 290 bucks
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Holy wow, a few mins on google and I found one for cheaper

http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=1315


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smart ass i've googled that was the first place i went before i looked on flea bay o chit wait that was richmond oopz

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Originally Posted by yotarover
what i want is full time traction no matter what
Spool or Lincoln......
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i dont have any issue with walking up dirt hills from old logging trails or where the power company clears off for their lines . it just sucks not being able to do it in 2wd one wheel always looses traction and then i just spin on that 1 side get out lock the hubs and it just keeps going and it's kinda getting old even with the 33mt's i got it still does it.
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get a full spool it doesnt wear tires like people say i run that set up on mine never had a problem lot cheaper
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My Aussie does real well and it seems like I only gave about $260-$275 for it off their website. My buddy is running a welded rear diff. and his does well too it just takes getting used to with either setup. Oh and niether are driven on the street so I can't really speak on tire wear.
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