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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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spool or not to spool

87 4runner 5sp 5in on 33s drive truck maybe 5 hr a week other than wheelin how bad is a spool really for this amount of driving. and how would 5.29 gears run with 33s plan on 35s but not for a few months.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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short answer: DO IT.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Do the spool, gears and tires all at the same time if you're going to be driving it on the road. But it shouldn't be terrible with 5.29s on 33s from what I've read on here.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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spool it!!!!!! That little on road driving wont hurt. Just keep an eye or tire press and keep them equal
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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ya the 5.29s on 33s arnt that bad.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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^liar!

How would you know with your 31's and 4.10's?

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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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you guys both are liars how would 904 know anything he dont have a spool and now that he does his truck broke lol

ive had my spool (welded) for almost a year now same tyres just rotated once and she was my dd drove her about 300 miles a week to and from milwaukee to appleton ( about 2 hours) no problems

one thing though is when your trying to park it in a garage you have to roll it a little bit to get it into rev, from 1st if your at full lock but other then that there really fun to drive in the snow

and yes im 31's w/ 4:10 all wells
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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hey, hey, hey................

he said 33's and 5.29's arn't bad which is what i have.

and by the way... I drove my truck today!
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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I have 35's with 5.29s and its good. with 33's you will probably be stuck in the slow lane on the highway but if your gonna get gears 5.29s is the way to go.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Speed wise, I think many of us spent time in the slow lane, even more on windy days. Spools are great if you cand drop the green for the ARB. Traction gets action!
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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well then mike about time ha ha and we drive toyotas with a 4cly we all spent time in the slow lane!
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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lol.. Yea i hear you about the slow lane. 5.29's with 33's the fastest i have gone is to 75 according to the speedometer, and its way off. So i don't know exactly how fast i am going when i drive. pulling hills is a lot better now though. So im not complaining! lol
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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spoooooool! youll fall in love with your truck all over again
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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and looking at lowlifes picture my god look like he just fell in love with his all over again again lol
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Man he is getting more air than American Airlines!
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 904_runner
hey, hey, hey................

he said 33's and 5.29's arn't bad which is what i have.

and by the way... I drove my truck today!
ya ive ridden in your truck and it aint bad, thats where i got my info from, oh and WHO made it so you drove your truck today? ass

edit: mike i like your new avatar, is that your mommys car?

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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Well, i fixed my truck all by myself!

Thanks Travis!
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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DO not spool it!!!! Lock it! Instead. Don't cheap out. You'll spend the $300 you spent on a locker on tires in a matter of months.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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I would buy a lockright. Its pretty much the same price but it will unlock in corners. Will save you $$ in the long run, up to you..
If you can sacrifice the shorter tire life span, do it.

p.s 5.29's and 33"s will make for a fun truck. Who wants to cruise at 80+miles per hour in a lifted truck anyways?

Fastest I ever go is 65-70..
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Lots of opinions here. I'd say go with the majority or your gut feeling. I ran full spools on a Scout years ago and the dang thing ate 35's in less than a year. I'll tell you though that off road you couldn't stop the damn thing, with out the ram assist you couldn't turn it either but in a straight line it'd climb sheer walls till it fell over backwards.

If it were me though I'd drop a little money on a lunch box type locker.
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