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Jan 24, 2006 | 08:24 PM

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monsterbaby

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No it doesn't make a difference cause the mini spool is only going to use a single pin. but full spools on evil bay run under $100 and I just bought a billet steel full spool 31 spline new for mine for right at $100. Full spool weighs half as much as a mini spool and since your changing gears anyway so are going to put in new bearings why put in something that is half as strong and twice as heavy. JMHO

Jan 25, 2006 | 12:06 AM

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oldhalftons

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Originally Posted by monsterbaby

Full spool weighs half as much as a mini spool and since your changing gears anyway so are going to put in new bearings why put in something that is half as strong and twice as heavy. JMHO

good point.
yes new gear and bearings

Jan 25, 2006 | 06:44 AM

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bremen242

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Originally Posted by monsterbaby

i agree 100% with monster. I've heard of too many people snapping the crosspin with mini-spools. Not too mention, you get a nice brand new carrier and it'll be stronger.

Jan 25, 2006 | 08:34 AM

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KJKozak2

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I second the mini-spool. I've had one in my 78 F150 460 4x4 w/35" tires for 4 years and have had no problems. I didn't know about the new cross pin at the time so I've been using the stock one from the spider gears. As soon as I get the ambition to take the whole thing apart again, I'll be replacing the pin.

Best thing about the spool or mini-spool as opposed to welding, is it's reversible (as stated above).

Kevin K.