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Old 07-26-2007, 12:12 PM
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I have a Richmond Powertrax locker, but mine is a daily driver. Since your's ain't I'd go with either a spool or a locker, whichever is cheaper. Since the drivability's not a concern the biggest factors are strength and cost. My guess is the spool would be a stronger and cheaper option
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Old 07-26-2007, 03:35 PM
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I have a Richmond Powertrax locker, but mine is a daily driver. Since your's ain't I'd go with either a spool or a locker, whichever is cheaper. Since the drivability's not a concern the biggest factors are strength and cost. My guess is the spool would be a stronger and cheaper option
a locker is about $500 a spool is about $120. big price difference
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Old 07-26-2007, 07:04 PM
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If I were you, I'd order the spool/axles from Moser.
I've used there stuff before and it's all good.
While I was ordering, I'd get 35 spline axles, they are stronger than a 31 or a 33 by a bunch.
Just hope it never rains while you are cruising, life will get interesting.
I've always liked the spool idea as it's complete mechanical simplicity, nothing there to break.........
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Old 07-26-2007, 08:16 PM
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my buddy has moser c-clip eliminators on his cobra.. just do yourself a favor, weld on 9in ends and have no leaks!
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Old 07-26-2007, 08:23 PM
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im assuming you have or are building a 10-11 second car like your sig says. a 31 sline set up with a locker tightened up a little is enough for you. a spol really shouldnt be used on the street.
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Old 07-26-2007, 08:35 PM
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if you read the thread its not a street car. i never did change my sig, it is a strip and couple nights a week car only used in the summer and with no rain what so ever.
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