Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Spool for rear axle

[pro99]

just wanted to know does anyone run a spool on the street?

 

[Nate]

How many times are you going to post this question?? What the heck!

 

[pro99]

How many times are you going to post this question?? What the heck!

As many times as I want! And why does it matter did it cost you any money?

 

[Nate]

Because it's abusing the forums.

 

[Hahn007]

Personally I think a spool in a heavy duty pick-up used on the street is a bad idea. Spools are meant for off road racing only. They are not as strong as a differential carrier and are prone to breaking when used in a high traction environment like street use. Also I would think cornering would be very difficult, especially if towing, and would really overload the inside tires axle shaft. Just my 0. 02.

 

[Joe Mc]

Now now fellas let's be nice. In answer to your question - I was looking for a "cheap" way to eliminate my "one wheel peeler" too. But, decided to wait until I can do it right. After much consideration I came to the same conclusion Hann007 mentioned. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a unit with LS & disc brakes - rotor to rotor. MHO

 

[pro99]

Because it's abusing the forums.

I call it getting the word out fast and getting a quick response!



But thanks to everyone else for the positive responses

 

[LOtero]

I've driven a mini spooled scout on the street. not as heavy or as much power as a cummins but it is squirly with an uneven road and when turning with speed or when wet or bad road conditions. very easy to lose it if your not paying attention.



I've got a rear diff off a 04 duramax disk to disk with a factory posi. dont know if your interested or If it'll fit very well without mods but ive got it. came off a wrecked truck that got t-boned. axle is straight and it has about 15k miles on it. I was going to use it on the scout but decided not too.

 

[EdK]

Don't run a spool on the street! I can almost promise you will break an axle. Don't even think about driving it in the snow.



Ed

 

[Extreme1]

Don't even think about driving it in the snow.



Ed

I suppose you will caution against my chainsaw juggling next. :-laf

 

[Nate]

Driving a spool in the snow is not bad, but it's the ice that will get you. I have to be careful with the Detroit in my truck and on wet roads even. If I get on the throttle a bit too hard and I'm turning, it will slide. I almost took out a cattle guard getting on I-84 a month or so ago. Scared the **** out of me!

 

[Fishin Guide]

Yeah, spools on the street are hard on everything in the rear end and the driveline. On a dry street and too much throttle or too much weight, I would think that you would lose the bolts in teh axle end, bearings, accerated tire wear and just the lack of control a differential of some kind gives you.



Question is, why? Why do you want a spool? If it's part time use, get an ARB and make sure it's locked before you stand on it.



Dave

 

[rweis]

What's a "spool"?



Obviously something about the rear end gear system, but?



Bob Weis

 

[Hahn007]

What's a "spool"?



Obviously something about the rear end gear system, but?



Bob Weis

Bob,

A spool replaces the differential but doesn't have any spider gears. It is a solid piece of metal that connects both axle shafts together and has a provision for a ring gear and nothing else. They are designed to be light weight and provide positive traction for off road racing. Most "automotive" magazines will show a picture of one in the advertisement section.