thx lizzy just ordered one lol.

 

The only thing that will be damaged by running a spool on the street is your tires.

 

mustang man when were both done our cars i wanna race...

you in the 1/4 me in the 1/8 ofc

 

Cool. I saw the site you got your setup from, but I didn't see a setup for the 99-04s. Did you have to do anything special to make your setup work with the disc brakes or did I miss something?

 

Can the FRPP diff handle slick's here and there with 31 spline axels? Would anything else be needed or be weak using slicks? i.e. driveshaft, etc... I was planning on doing my drivetrian and suspension this winter.

 

I know a few that have with no problems! Bottom line is it's gonna take a beating but will eventually have to be rebuilt which is fairly inexpensive (rebuild kit)

 

Eaton has an electronic locker which u can flip a switch to engage the locker it that any good?

 

Can someone tell me what a spool is and how it works?

 

The electronic locking eaton is a very durable unit. Auburn also has one that is aslo very durable. It's nice to be able to go from open to fully locked with a flip of a switch. ARB has nuematical one, but it's not as nice since you have to setup or carry compressed air. I've had good luck with all three as far as reliability and toughness, but the electronic ones are nicer and easier to setup. I've also had luck with Powertrax, but it's a little noisy.

Running a spool on a street car is not a good idea. They're not as tough as most people think and street driving will strip it out rather quickly. They're tough as nails for strip use, but they just aren't made for differentiating. If you have a street car and you see occasional track time, get a street/strip differential like the the eaton or auburn. You will be thowing money down a hole if you drive the car on the street regularly with a spool, it will strip out.

 

Instead of a differential that can unlock one side to let the wheels spin at different speeds, a spool is a solid link between the axles. No springs, no clutches, just a solid piece to put the axles in and the gear on.