rear end options - Page 2

91notch · 11-19-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustangscotty

Thats the same set-up I've got in the Cobra. Works well..

If it was more race than street, then a spool it be.

Yeah I agree. I have a spool in my notch.

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.

Illusions · 11-19-2009, 08:44 PM

Well for my rear I use bunmaster and for my thighs I use thighmaster. gotta love susan summers

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.

Matts94Z28 · 11-19-2009, 10:21 PM

Rob is a sissy, he owns three cats. I would expect nothing less from a tree hugger like him.

JK...

MonteC · 11-19-2009, 11:34 PM

You leave my pussies out of this!

MonteC · 11-19-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry

To each there own.

If i can crack in to the 7's with my car and my wifes car and still be comfortable, ill be happy. I think it can be done.

gearmesh, inc. · 11-20-2009, 01:08 AM

Detroit Locker is the way to go on the street. As input torque is increased, the harder it is for one to unlock. They can make a little noise when locking and unlocking going around corners, but at least you know it is the normal operation of the unit. The Powertraxx inserts operate on the same basic principal as the Detroit Locker, but the operating parts are a little smaller. The neat thing about the Powertraxx is that you don't have to deal with resetting your gear contact pattern as you do when going to a DL carrier. On the other hand, a DL with its larger components will take more abuse.

Spools are much cheaper and simpler, though. Spools will require C-clip eliminators or weld on 9" ends with press on axle bearings. If you have a C-clip rearend and are considering going the spool route, don't forget to factor in the cost of these additional items to make a spool package complete. Of course if you already have a Ford 9", you obviously don't have to deal with converting away from C-clips.

Hope this clears up things for those of you trying to decide between the DL or a spool.

Matts94Z28 · 11-20-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MonteC

If i can crack in to the 7's with my car and my wifes car and still be comfortable, ill be happy. I think it can be done.

I dont see that being a problem w/ the camaro.

WWhittle · 11-20-2009, 10:14 AM

I definately would not put a spool in anything that I drove in the street on a regular basis.

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gearmesh, inc. creepy azz cracka Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 1,587	Detroit Locker is the way to go on the street. As input torque is increased, the harder it is for one to unlock. They can make a little noise when locking and unlocking going around corners, but at least you know it is the normal operation of the unit. The Powertraxx inserts operate on the same basic principal as the Detroit Locker, but the operating parts are a little smaller. The neat thing about the Powertraxx is that you don't have to deal with resetting your gear contact pattern as you do when going to a DL carrier. On the other hand, a DL with its larger components will take more abuse. Spools are much cheaper and simpler, though. Spools will require C-clip eliminators or weld on 9" ends with press on axle bearings. If you have a C-clip rearend and are considering going the spool route, don't forget to factor in the cost of these additional items to make a spool package complete. Of course if you already have a Ford 9", you obviously don't have to deal with converting away from C-clips. Hope this clears up things for those of you trying to decide between the DL or a spool. __________________ "I came into this world kicking, screaming,and covered in someone else's blood, I have no problem leaving the same way!" ÔÇ£If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. ThatÔÇÖs ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?ÔÇØ -Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch.

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