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Old 07-26-2007, 09:23 PM
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im setting my fox up to run in factory stock, and was wondering what you guys thought about the traction lock? i was looking into getting a 31 spline ford traction lock (out of a truck) and rebuilding it with carbon fiber discs to hold more power. Now would it be better to just pay something like $180 more for an eaton posi unit, or should i do the traction lock?

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Old 07-26-2007, 09:26 PM
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spool an option? or a locker?

if nto just usethe stocker, or that style anyway, and order like 3 rebuild kits...

there are clutch discs and there are the other ones... instead of following the directions alternate them one at a time, and get as many as u can in there... itll grab better
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Old 07-26-2007, 09:32 PM
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ya i was thinking about a spool but this is a car that needs to drive to the track lol and hopefully not break while there so im not sure about driving it on the street wiht a spool
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Old 07-26-2007, 09:36 PM
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OK, think about this. I was gonna do what you are considering. But by the time I bought the used unit, rebuild kit and side and spyder gear kit, I could have bought a new 31 spline t-lok w/ carbon fiber clutches for 240. So that's what I did.

Just some food for thought.
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Old 07-26-2007, 09:36 PM
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what is the difference between a mini spool and a spool
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Old 07-26-2007, 09:39 PM
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The mini spool actually fits inside your current carrier and the spool replaces it. You have to run c-clip eliminators to run a spool though.
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Old 07-26-2007, 09:42 PM
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i actually have a detriot locker right now.....that i was thinking about sending back because i thought it might be to hard on the street, so should i keep it...... and does anyone know the rules for factory stock as far as the rearend goes because my rule book hasnt arrived yet lol
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Old 07-26-2007, 09:46 PM
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Can't help ya on the rules but I would keep the locker.
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Old 07-26-2007, 09:56 PM
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haha its ok i just found them, god that took a lot of searching, ya im thinking about keeping itbut not sure yet
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