why does a spool make it hard to turn?

cvr_ · #1 (**permalink**) 10-18-2004, 08:32 PM

I was woundering what everone was saying abought putting a spool in the front would make it hard to steer? if the hubs where not locked in what differance would it make? and if you have to lock them in. wouldn't that that just make both weels like an old scout? I do not plan on building my truck for a daily driver or for much street use, Is that when you guys talk about it as beening so bad? I was thinking of putting a mini spool in the front and tighting up L/S 9" in the back so on the road with the hubs unlocked they should be able to spin freely right ? and the rear would still be a L/S and why I get to the hills, creecks, banks, and deep Alabama mud I could lock in the hubs and spool and get twice the tracktion. would some one tell what the problems are,and when they happen. oh and why can I find more info on what I want too do with my '78 modle here than I can on the other fourm where they stick me with the new modles?

thanks,
chris

TallGuy_Az · #2 (**permalink**) 10-19-2004, 02:46 PM

Putting something like that up front causes binding, and in most stock front axles, that causes problems. Something will break. You are right though, it is only a problem when the hubs are locked. It is still normal when unlocked. Some people just lock one hub to try to limit the problem, but this isn't really a great solution. What axle do you have in front?

JLMoreno911 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-19-2004, 02:51 PM

my 2 cents...I don't think it will be a problem as long a you don't lock the hubs on hard ground...I think that would be great for mud...

cvr_ · #4 (**permalink**) 10-19-2004, 06:32 PM

how do I find out what axles are in the fornt ? if you mean the spline count they are 30 I think . I know one (rear or front are 30 and the other is 31) but I can't rember witch one is witch.

thanks,
chris

cvr_ · #5 (**permalink**) 10-19-2004, 06:34 PM

or big hill climbing?

JLMoreno911 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-19-2004, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cvr_

or big hill climbing?

sand wouldn't be a problem but if it is hard ground and you happen to turn; it will put alot of stress on parts and eventually break something...

JLMoreno911 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-19-2004, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cvr_

how do I find out what axles are in the fornt ? if you mean the spline count they are 30 I think . I know one (rear or front are 30 and the other is 31) but I can't rember witch one is witch.

thanks,
chris

take apart and start counting...

jlong1974 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-20-2004, 01:38 AM

It would be best to get a selectable locker for the front (arb, ox, detroit elec.,etc), to help in tight trail turns you can disengage these lockers. True they cost much more at first, but in the long run they save you ten fold in broken parts and repair time. At least look into a straight locker for the front and spool the rear. my two cents.

James

wyldstallyn73 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-20-2004, 04:50 AM

Try running a spool in just the rear axle-they are cheap,and make a huge difference. It wont really affect your steering either. Some will say that it causes more tire wear, and I'm shure it does, but in my experience it is not a huge amount. Just try to avoid hauling heavy loads or trailers, especially on hard surfaces-that would make life hard on your axleshafts(HUH,HUH,HUH,-I said hard on) If its a 78 Bronco that you are talking about, then you have 31 splines for the rear axle and 30 spline fronts. You can get more opinions on this at the 4x4 and off road forum of this site-there are even some there that have welded front axles.

monsterbaby · #10 (**permalink**) 10-23-2004, 11:37 PM

what do ya mean welded fronts I got spools in both ends

, but I wouldn't say it's the best idea if you are planning any road driving, but sure works good in the mud.

JLMoreno911 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-25-2004, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by monsterbaby

what do ya mean welded fronts I got spools in both ends

, but I wouldn't say it's the best idea if you are planning any road driving, but sure works good in the mud.

how does it do in the sand with both sides spooled??

I'm thinking of doing that to my 91 Explorer...

RapidRuss · #12 (**permalink**) 10-25-2004, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by monsterbaby

what do ya mean welded fronts I got spools in both ends

, but I wouldn't say it's the best idea if you are planning any road driving, but sure works good in the mud.

Your a Turkey!!!!! LMAO!!! Dude!!

monsterbaby · #13 (**permalink**) 10-26-2004, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JLMoreno911

how does it do in the sand with both sides spooled??

I'm thinking of doing that to my 91 Explorer...

Don't know how it would do in the samd mine is a mud drag truck, specific purpose single duty, off road only vehicle. Thats in the 88 ranger in my gallery,