Mini Spool
jwill22
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any body ever use one in their rear axle? whats the good and downside to having one of these installed, I'm contemplating to put one along with a lock right in front?
Mini Spool
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Not streetable
get a auto locker instead if you want that kind of performance and will be on the street.
I run a Detroit
get a auto locker instead if you want that kind of performance and will be on the street.
I run a Detroit
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The down sides are that it uses your stock (weak) carrier and dose NOT disengage going around corners.
I believe Baja was also talking about the rear mini spool.
I believe Baja was also talking about the rear mini spool.
jwill22
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so if i use the mini spool in the rear it wont allow me to drive my jeep on the street?
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You can drive it where ever you want... 
The diff will have no wheel slip ability - think of what it would be like if your axles welded directly to each other.
The diff will have no wheel slip ability - think of what it would be like if your axles welded directly to each other. 
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it won't turn well, you'll get that annoying tire squeal, can be a little dangerous in the rain, will be downright dangerous in the snow, you won't like it for street use at all. get you an auto locker like baja said, you get the same performance off road but its alot more street-able. if you don't have the coin for a detroit you can buy auto lockers that just replace the spider gears like the mini-spool, they generally run around $300
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yes or an aussie locker, granted they are not as good as a detroit but you don't have to resetup the rear end and in most cases you don't even have to remove the carrier. plus they are about $400 cheaper. if you can swing a detroit go for that
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I have the rear of mine welded solid, so it acts exactly like a spool. I drive it on the street whenever I can. Sure there a couple downsides, but its not a totally non-driveable option. Rain, shine, no problem. Haven't tried it lately in the snow, not a lot of it in OK.