what are the advantages/ disadvantages of a spool?

Quote: Originally Posted by [HITUR.G] what are the advantages/ disadvantages of a spool? dude there are a couple of threads this week about spools do a search..

Bump for all the guys asking about this thread lately

like who? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Hehehehe, you for a start!

oh yeah.. but we came to the conclusion that im to lazy, therefore will make a mate do it for me. hehe Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Originally Posted by [HITUR.G] what are the advantages/ disadvantages of a spool? Quote: Originally Posted by poida24 dude there are a couple of threads this week about spools do a search.. hey HITUR.G....... Did u do a search? i tried to do a search for spool but i get 21 pages of results.......... FcuK that! Im also interested in the dis/advantages of a spool send me the link of the thread if ya found one? TA Glenn

Advantages : Predictability Definite 2 wheel action Much better traction (than open wheeler diff) Cheaper than rebuilding your lsd, or buying one to replace single wheeler. Disadvantages: More strain on pretty much everything in your driveline... Illegality Annoying chirp chirp Harsh low speed cornering Dash Rattling Increased rear tyre wear They're pretty much the main ones... Jay

and also the fine if you are cought with 1 i dont know about u guys but they always hassel people up here about them

hehe you won't wear out a spool doing nuts Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Sorry just a little question.. Are spools have to installed by a professional using the right tools? Or can you just do a backyard job of it? I know with 9inches you can!

Badvlsl: Having a spool in your diff on the street is illegal. No matter how it was installed or who installed it. You will also find the 99% of diff/driveline specialists wont install a spool into your car for you. You will have to get your mechanic to take your diff out. Then take it down to the diff/driveline specialist to get the spool installed. Then take your diff back to the mechanics and have it re-fitted.. This is just to cover their asses. And with good reason... If they were to install it into your car for you, and a week later you got a huge fine for having it in there and said the the cop "I had it installed at *diff place name goes here* last week, they told me it was legal." Then they have big trouble on their hands....

Ok lets get this straight, yes it might not be totally legal, but whos to know what diff is in a car without actaully pulling it apart, guys ive seen a few LSD that act like lockers around corners!!! And as for doing it yourself, well you see those pics! There in my backyard, doing it myself!!!!!!

whats the go with installing a mini-spool into an LSD centre? I have the stock vlt lsd. Would I be better off to get a VL open wheel centre and install a spool into that?

Just let it be with the VLT LSD! You dont install spools in LSD centre Quote: Badvlsl: Having a spool in your diff on the street is illegal. No matter how it was installed or who installed it. Thanks im aware of that! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

LSD is good... but Spools are better... I got a hold of a single spinner... i'll be getting a spool for it soon..

Jet - 6... any speical tools recquired to install the spool? Or is it a simple swap over..

Have you read this thread????

i cant get my axles out... any other tips? ive tried everything

Pull harder DasBlitz.. Brute force is usually the only way... Make sure the axle retainers are undone.. wack a spare rim on and yank them out.. its not easy, especially if they have never been removed before..