Welding a locker - Page 2

jonosranger · 07-16-2009, 10:44 AM

We need to weld both ours up

EHardy1971 · 07-16-2009, 01:02 PM

What about a spool or mini spool? They're not that expensive,and you can always go back to the traction lock if needed. Plus,I don't have anymore 31 spline spider and side gears laying around.

jonosranger · 07-16-2009, 01:04 PM

mini spool is almost a 100 for an 8.8. The welder is free

And who would want to go back with that trac loc anyways?

TheJeanyus · 07-16-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jonosranger

mini spool is almost a 100 for an 8.8. The welder is free

And who would want to go back with that trac loc anyways?

People who turn.

SlowJoe · 07-16-2009, 02:41 PM

my car has had about 1000 miles on it this year. and a spool u will have to do c clip eliminators or 9 inch ends. i could buy a good locker by that time. plus i think these spider gears have alot of wear on them. plus i only have about 35 bucks in it.

jonosranger · 07-16-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

People who turn.

In my other car i daily drove it with a mini spool with no problems just tire chirp

TheJeanyus · 07-16-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jonosranger

In my other car i daily drove it with a mini spool with no problems just tire chirp

That's more than just a chirp. It's premature tire wear.

If that doesn't bother you, then I guess it doesn't matter. I personally don't like spending more money on tires than I have to.

SlowJoe · 07-16-2009, 03:01 PM

mine will wear out from spinning before that wears them out. and we race our cars more than drive them.

jonosranger · 07-16-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by joecoupe

mine will wear out from spinning before that wears them out. and we race our cars more than drive them.

thats rite

EHardy1971 · 07-16-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by joecoupe

my car has had about 1000 miles on it this year. and a spool u will have to do c clip eliminators or 9 inch ends. i could buy a good locker by that time. plus i think these spider gears have alot of wear on them. plus i only have about 35 bucks in it.

Yeah,you'd need c-clip eliminators with a full spool,but not with a mini spool.

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Originally Posted by jonosranger

mini spool is almost a 100 for an 8.8.

I know Seco used to have the mini spools on sale all the time for $30-$40,but that's been a couple of years ago. Anyways,just a suggestion.

07-16-2009, 10:44 AM	#11
jonosranger Boost! Its wats 4 dinner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bridgeport,AL Posts: 811	We need to weld both ours up __________________ 06 F150 crew cab 4x4 leveled on 35s 94 Lincoln Mark VIII, 3000 stall, shift kit, 3.73, hub swaped, 98 cobra wheels 06 yLincoln Zephyr- Wifeys DD

07-16-2009, 01:02 PM	#12
EHardy1971 Trunk Monkey Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Home Posts: 5,708	What about a spool or mini spool? They're not that expensive,and you can always go back to the traction lock if needed. Plus,I don't have anymore 31 spline spider and side gears laying around. __________________ Eric 89 LX Coupe-Juiced 01 Lightning-Boost 06 TBSS

07-16-2009, 01:04 PM	#13
jonosranger Boost! Its wats 4 dinner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bridgeport,AL Posts: 811	mini spool is almost a 100 for an 8.8. The welder is free And who would want to go back with that trac loc anyways? __________________ 06 F150 crew cab 4x4 leveled on 35s 94 Lincoln Mark VIII, 3000 stall, shift kit, 3.73, hub swaped, 98 cobra wheels 06 yLincoln Zephyr- Wifeys DD

07-16-2009, 02:41 PM	#15
SlowJoe Mind Blowing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 3,913	my car has had about 1000 miles on it this year. and a spool u will have to do c clip eliminators or 9 inch ends. i could buy a good locker by that time. plus i think these spider gears have alot of wear on them. plus i only have about 35 bucks in it. __________________ Slow Joe Racing 2008 dodge ram 5.7 HEMI 1993 lx with a 289 and a 3 speed on the floor WTB 1955 t-bird project

07-16-2009, 03:01 PM	#18
SlowJoe Mind Blowing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 3,913	mine will wear out from spinning before that wears them out. and we race our cars more than drive them. __________________ Slow Joe Racing 2008 dodge ram 5.7 HEMI 1993 lx with a 289 and a 3 speed on the floor WTB 1955 t-bird project