rear end options

BAD BOB · 11-18-2009, 05:34 PM

i been running with the stock lsd that has new clutches and stock axles. well im looking at going to 5 lug with some new wheels and the question i am tossing around and keep in mind i drive it on the street all the time....

1. go with a spool some 31 spline axles and c clip eliminators

or

2. leave the lsd thats in there that works pretty good and just get stronger 5 lug axles.

im trying to keep cost down as low as possible but still know that it will work ok so a locker would be out the question i think. lmk what ya think

Darryl Buckner · 11-18-2009, 05:47 PM

5 lug wheels are good for more wheel choices, but I still run 4 lugs and haven't broke them yet. Now I do have bigger studs, and 33 spline axles. I have always heard that people that break their wheel studs, typically left them loose or they loosened up on their own, and thats what caused the stud to break. I have an Eaton lsd for sale in the for sale section, and its 31 spline. I have spools in the notchback and the LTD, and in the street they can be a little noisey when turning in a circle or turning into a parking spot..

BAD BOB · 11-18-2009, 05:51 PM

its not so much the strength issue for the 5 lug swap just mainly the wheels and while i am doing it i was looking to do some upgrades. yeah the 4 lug stock axles have done great and i also have the larger long studs but just wanting to go 5 lug i guess. will the stock lsd handle much with a auto foot braking? or will that become and issue?

ShawnBoyMoody · 11-19-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BAD BOB

its not so much the strength issue for the 5 lug swap just mainly the wheels and while i am doing it i was looking to do some upgrades. yeah the 4 lug stock axles have done great and i also have the larger long studs but just wanting to go 5 lug i guess. will the stock lsd handle much with a auto foot braking? or will that become and issue?

My Track-Lok was giving up the ghost on the burnout resulting in only one wheel spinning and was causing me to spin bad out of the hole. Havent run it on the track since I welded it but I can tell you it hooks alot better on the street.

Mustangscotty · 11-19-2009, 01:25 AM

I run lockers on both my cars. They are a little noisy at times but work well.

I've heard people say spools are dangerous in the rain while driving highway speeds. Not sure how much truth there is to that.

ShawnBoyMoody · 11-19-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustangscotty

I run lockers on both my cars. They are a little noisy at times but work well.

I've heard people say spools are dangerous in the rain while driving highway speeds. Not sure how much truth there is to that.

Definitely can be a little hairy in the rain. But mine was hairy in the rain with the track lok too.

Harry · 11-18-2009, 06:31 PM

Oh, It will become an issue sooner or later. You'll get the one wheel peel.

Darryl Buckner · 11-18-2009, 09:52 PM

Both of my cars are footbrake cars. I have never owned a car with a transbrake. What was funny was I posted a while back that I didn't understand how all I did was install a spool and picked up 1.5 tenths on the gas. Well if you stand toward the starting line at the track, some cars sound like their tires are spinning all the way down the track, well that must have been what was happening to me the carrier was wore out and opening up down the track and I was loosing time..

ShawnBoyMoody · 11-19-2009, 01:11 AM

If money is the concern pull out the track lok weld the piss out of it and put it back in. (Thats what I did) If your gonna buy new axles though might as well step up to 31 splines and a full spool (Thats what I'm gonna do lol)

Matts94Z28 · 11-19-2009, 01:23 AM

Spooooool

Harry · 11-19-2009, 08:14 AM

I will/am running a spool also. They are also rather cheap in the grand scheme of things.

slowgreen99 · 11-19-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry

I will/am running a spool also. They are also rather cheap in the grand scheme of things.

Same plan I have...33s and a spool

BAD BOB · 11-19-2009, 12:33 PM

IF it ever goes anywhere

slowgreen99 · 11-19-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BAD BOB

IF it ever goes anywhere

This is true

soccerspike15 · 11-19-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by slowgreen99

Same plan I have...33s and a spool

me too

MonteC · 11-19-2009, 02:51 PM

Man. this is why ill never have a race car. Piss on spools.

BAD BOB · 11-19-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MonteC

Man. this is why ill never have a race car. Piss on spools.

mines a street car that goes to the track sometimes

Harry · 11-19-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MonteC

Man. this is why ill never have a race car. Piss on spools.

And why is that? They work great. You never have to wonder if both tires are turning and for limited street use they are fine.

MonteC · 11-19-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry

and for limited street use they are fine.

TaDa! Ive driven cars with spools on the street. It sucks. Im not a "race car" kinda guy. If it affects ride quality or my comfort, forget it. Fat kids gotta have his a/c and i dont want to have to cringe on every turn i make.

Harry · 11-19-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MonteC

TaDa! Ive driven cars with spools on the street. It sucks. Im not a "race car" kinda guy. If it affects ride quality or my comfort, forget it. Fat kids gotta have his a/c and i dont want to have to cringe on every turn i make.

To each there own.

11-18-2009, 05:34 PM	#1
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	rear end options i been running with the stock lsd that has new clutches and stock axles. well im looking at going to 5 lug with some new wheels and the question i am tossing around and keep in mind i drive it on the street all the time.... 1. go with a spool some 31 spline axles and c clip eliminators or 2. leave the lsd thats in there that works pretty good and just get stronger 5 lug axles. im trying to keep cost down as low as possible but still know that it will work ok so a locker would be out the question i think. lmk what ya think __________________ IM BAD BOB

11-18-2009, 05:47 PM	#2
Darryl Buckner The Top Dog Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,318	5 lug wheels are good for more wheel choices, but I still run 4 lugs and haven't broke them yet. Now I do have bigger studs, and 33 spline axles. I have always heard that people that break their wheel studs, typically left them loose or they loosened up on their own, and thats what caused the stud to break. I have an Eaton lsd for sale in the for sale section, and its 31 spline. I have spools in the notchback and the LTD, and in the street they can be a little noisey when turning in a circle or turning into a parking spot.. __________________ When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

11-18-2009, 05:51 PM	#3
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	its not so much the strength issue for the 5 lug swap just mainly the wheels and while i am doing it i was looking to do some upgrades. yeah the 4 lug stock axles have done great and i also have the larger long studs but just wanting to go 5 lug i guess. will the stock lsd handle much with a auto foot braking? or will that become and issue? __________________ IM BAD BOB

11-19-2009, 01:25 AM	#5
Mustangscotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 699	I run lockers on both my cars. They are a little noisy at times but work well. I've heard people say spools are dangerous in the rain while driving highway speeds. Not sure how much truth there is to that. __________________ Scotty 67 Mustang fastback 68 Mustang coupe 03 Cobra 13 F150 4x4 69 Harley FLH 67 Camaro

11-18-2009, 09:52 PM	#8
Darryl Buckner The Top Dog Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,318	Both of my cars are footbrake cars. I have never owned a car with a transbrake. What was funny was I posted a while back that I didn't understand how all I did was install a spool and picked up 1.5 tenths on the gas. Well if you stand toward the starting line at the track, some cars sound like their tires are spinning all the way down the track, well that must have been what was happening to me the carrier was wore out and opening up down the track and I was loosing time.. __________________ When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

11-18-2009, 06:31 PM	#7
Harry Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 3,321	Oh, It will become an issue sooner or later. You'll get the one wheel peel.

11-19-2009, 01:11 AM	#9
ShawnBoyMoody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the lab.... Posts: 8,159	If money is the concern pull out the track lok weld the piss out of it and put it back in. (Thats what I did) If your gonna buy new axles though might as well step up to 31 splines and a full spool (Thats what I'm gonna do lol) __________________ The Krusty Koupe "Luck favors the oblivious, and boy am I lucky!"

11-19-2009, 01:23 AM	#10
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	Spooooool __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

11-19-2009, 08:14 AM	#11
Harry Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 3,321	I will/am running a spool also. They are also rather cheap in the grand scheme of things.

11-19-2009, 12:33 PM	#13
BAD BOB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SUMMERVILLE Posts: 3,681	IF it ever goes anywhere __________________ IM BAD BOB

11-19-2009, 02:51 PM	#16
MonteC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 4,431	Man. this is why ill never have a race car. Piss on spools.