Spool or locker for my DD?
#11
10-01-2014 | 08:37 PM
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A spool = solid axle... zero differential action... the rear is pushing you straight ahead, and without slippage between the wheels and the road, the truck will not want to turn corners... can you say severe under-steer 
Spools are for racing, where you steer by throttle... they are not for a DD, even if you drove on dirt roads all day.
Fill up with gas, check the oil, and change the tires.
Spools are for racing, where you steer by throttle... they are not for a DD, even if you drove on dirt roads all day.
Fill up with gas, check the oil, and change the tires.
A spool in a street driven vehicle is an accident waiting to happen. Especially if you get snow..... (no turning corners for YOU!)
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10-04-2014 | 12:15 PM
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#15
10-06-2014 | 10:14 AM
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This Dakota is running a welded rear end. That means the cheapest form of a spool. It isn't a DD, but it is driven on the road to get to trails. Handles good and those old Goodyear military tires bark every turn.
Now he is on some 80% worn 37" Pitbull Rockers that do not (for some reason) bark every turn. Most likely b/c the rubber is more compliant compared to the old hummer tires (very stiff).
You back in the Sac area cntry?
#16
10-08-2014 | 12:31 AM
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^^ Spot on.
This Dakota is running a welded rear end. That means the cheapest form of a spool. It isn't a DD, but it is driven on the road to get to trails. Handles good and those old Goodyear military tires bark every turn.
Now he is on some 80% worn 37" Pitbull Rockers that do not (for some reason) bark every turn. Most likely b/c the rubber is more compliant compared to the old hummer tires (very stiff).
You back in the Sac area cntry?
This Dakota is running a welded rear end. That means the cheapest form of a spool. It isn't a DD, but it is driven on the road to get to trails. Handles good and those old Goodyear military tires bark every turn.
Now he is on some 80% worn 37" Pitbull Rockers that do not (for some reason) bark every turn. Most likely b/c the rubber is more compliant compared to the old hummer tires (very stiff).
You back in the Sac area cntry?
No. I was home back in May and June. But back in Louisiana now. Not sure when I will be back in Cali. PM me some info and I'll FB you or somethin.
#17
10-11-2014 | 01:39 AM
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