If you do, you’ll spread it and the rollers will fall out. A spool is basically a solid chunk of metal that carries the ring. Both tires spin at the same speed at all times. Ran out of money lol Its like $1600 for a fully done 3rd member. I have run a spool and diff in my 1/12. It's also stronger, lighter, and has no internal parts to service (and is. In a Hot Rod article about his then new rear engine car he said the following. pro70z28. While most commonly used in drag racing, a spool differential can easily be used in. Spools are common in drag racing. How do I open up the rear end? I want to ditch the posi. We needed a differential that didn’t exhibit the heavy understeer that. I had an open diff replaced with a limited slip at a axle shop in Santa Clara,Ca. Car should handle great and hold up even better on the new u4 track at Cattown Hobbies in Manhattan Ks. Transmission to Rear-end. #3 · Sep 17, 2002. output1. #5 · Mar 17, 2002. A mini spool just replaces the spider gears and is cheaper than a regular spool. Matt. You could order a large 40+ tooth 8mm bore pinion from saga custom rc as an alternative to be used on the limitless spool acting. I got an open diff in the shed that i can convert. They both do the same thing. Login; Join; HOME. Fri Feb 27, 2015 12:52 pm. vs an open diff with lots of load transfer, a spool does a better job of distributing torque to the loaded wheel, and most certainly is better if you’re lifting inside rears. And cut a plate to drop between the spiders, and weld the spiders together on the plate. A spool is carrier setup that turns both wheels on an axle the same speed as the ring gear. Open differentials that have been welded weigh more, and are only as strong as the weld. Reply Like. Limited slip has 4 discs and 4 metal plates. 56 and numerically lower ("4. The only difference on the IRS cars is the side gears have a relief ground into them to allow the IRS axle shafts to lock into the side gears. Fitment: Dana 30, Ford 8. Place the supply spool on the floor or any flat surface. 5X15 MT street slicks. Personally I haven't used one since the T2 009 and didn't like it in that. Mainly its a cost thing. Is the housing for a limited slip diff any different than an open diff? In other words, can i put a limited slip differential unit into my existing diff. 0L ext cab, Converted to Manual M5OD-R1HD. Max. This option wasn’t tied to a particular package, but was notated on the . Again,. At around 50 mph and 60 mph one of the rear wheels spin much faster than the opposite rear wheel. Spools are of use off road when you want a cheap and effective way to guarantee torque delivery to the ground on a per axle basis. Welcome to AE86 Driving Club. NOTIFICATIONS. #3 · May 23, 2004. Spools are suitable for competition vehicles, and some trail-only rigs where strength, consistency, and low weight. Even with 600,000 kms and abused to the bullshit. You can tune the differential to behave as an open differential in certain conditions. I use my truck primarily for off road. By filling the diff with lighter (higher viscosity) or heavier (lower viscosity) fluid, you can set the diff to spin freely or be virtually locked. Or, you can simply put the additional spool in a coffee mug to the side of your machine. Many weekend racers use mini spools as a lower-cost alternative to a full spool. As with any drastic, all-in type of modification there are compromises along the way. Errrr no. OPEN DIFF??? - I'm curious about spooling my rear and keeping front open. 8" ford Explorer diff conversion Too. Drain the diff oil (make sure you undo the filler plug at the mid way point of the diff). That's good to mention. An “open” differential is the simplest type of differentials utilized by vehicle manufacturers. MESSAGES. Spools are suitable for competition vehicles, and some trail-only rigs where strength, consistency, and low. Our team is thinking about using spool differential next year. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. A spool is harder on the drive line, and you will need to replace parts more often (Thinking of those small clips on the drive shafts). They make it much harder to turn the front wheels. 27 R&P. I did find you have to run the car overall softer with a spool. In mechanical terminology for a pair of motors, that's a spool diff and an open diff. I'm speaking from experience when I say a spool can be driven on the street. I don't know of any manufacturer that makes spools for Toys - but there's an easy way to fabricate one: Just take your open diff, and weld your spider gears to the. A spool does the same job as a differential within the axle, but keeps the axle shafts together. POP or will it last? 35-37" tires. I keep all three available and know when to use them. I put a spool in after I destroyed 2 super diffs. They work in the right place with the right conditions, car and driver. ) This is usually only done in specific circumstances where the characteristics of the locked diff/fixed axle, which makes it easier to keep both wheels spinning simultaneously, are. Not necessarily. What does everyone prefer a spool or open diff like stock i found out mine has a spool in it and wonder if i should go back to open diff or stick with spool i know. Post by naylon » Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:09 pm. Let’s have a look at the Aurifil spools. It’s worth repeating that these units will only work with open differential carriers, so know what you have before you enter those credit card digits. . Start with a chassis that you can find parts for quickly and easily, install a spool or adjustable diff in both ends of the car, put on some Drift Tires (hpi makes some nice sets) on some nice rims, find a cheap 16-21T brushless and a decently quick servo, and enjoy. Members Ride. A one-way pulley will give you a diff on and off power, but no front brakes. a. However, bothNO or NC refers to the way that a sensor is wired and in what state its output signal will be when the sensor is “made. Benefits of a Limited Slip Differential. Absolutely an Open Rear diff is where to start first if considering, Then the center next. aka it is like a lincoln locker but not hack. Builds heat in P/S system. Any locker is better than nothing. Since the axles are. I am wondering though if I get a spool How hard will the truck be to turn in four wheel drive. I have driveshaft shop 1400 hp axles in it. 4) Less Axle Shaft Wear. 8. Spools produce braking and corner entry stability. The Ford 9˝ differential was put into production beginning in the late 1950s, and remained in production up until the mid 1980s. A locker in the rear, whether automatic or selectable, will give you three drive wheels which can get you out of most situations. I would come in pretty quik, steer in and kick the clutch. 435 inches. A spool request is a document for which a print function has been selected. Less torque is applied to both wheels when a tire loses traction. What's new Latest activity Authors. 8 28 spline. make sure hand brake is off to pull the rotors off. Spools are lousy on pavement because there is no differential action, and they eat tires (especially if you ever turn corners . None of my previous. Not a very big deal but something to notice. I think, and 4. you will very quickly be in a spin, and there is almost nothing you can do about it. Theres no give when you hit the front end on any thing from a board or wall or even another car. This lifts the right rear (passenger side) tire while planting the left rear. history. Swap ring gear over to L/S unit so you don't have to swap pinion gear. I would take the time and shim everything in the diffs to as close to perfection as possible and that might hold up for a reasonable amount of time. You can count on two hands the number runs a stock, multi piece mini spool will go before it scatters. The characteristics of the sensor determine whether or not an object will detected. naylon New Member Posts: 15 Joined: Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:30 am Location: Spool 100 % locked diff. Well, in this article we’ll take a brief moment to explain the differences in the clutch-type LSD and spool. It is worth noting, that all of the available diff inserts on the market will only fit a 1. If you’re looking for more traction we also offer locker kits and the finest billet aluminum spools. I had a open diff in it. The highway performance is like an open. Post by naylon » Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:09 pm. Remove limited slip and put. Post by naylon » Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:09 pm. The drive-shaft and half shafts need to be removed to get the differential out of the car, and often the rear section of the exhaust needs to be removed to allow enough room to lower the diff. Differentials and spools are opposites. A spool is carrier setup that turns both wheels on an axle the same speed as the ring gear. The 8. A spool helps you get power down quickly out of the corner. If you have a stored procedure that returns multiple cursors, then yess. The open differential is not really “geared” for performance, so it’s out as is (see. 8 before switching to the spool. If you aren’t ready to shell out a decent chunk of change for a differential, however, you could go with a locked differential. 8 differential. rear end, I managed to get the S shaped washers in wrong. Advanced Search Cancel Login / Join. Latest reviews Search products. Remove limited slip and put a. I know my tires aren't specifically for the snow, but even with open diffs I still have all the traction I need, and my truck will go just about anywhere, and even take me places I shouldn't be in my truck. I had a spool in the rear before going with a auto locker. Electric On-Road - Spool,Diff,or One-way - What factors determine what is the better way to go on a given track, just looking for opinions from all car owners, I drive a Losi FYI. i don't fully understand how the aussie or the lockright work, 2002 Tacoma Trd 3. I have a separate center shock built to run with the spool as. this means than when you turn. Cornered on two wheels with great traction. Locking differentials (or “lockers”) are a mechanical feature that "locks" both wheels on an axle together so they travel at the same speed. You get used to the chirping during tight turns. Moderator: Team. Image: Wikipedia. Spool in differential: Drag only car with limited slip differential. Right rear wheel. To see more on this diff go to if you have any questions shoot us a message on one of our social medias down below or email us at thecan. This will be trailer to the trail rig. . AFD-100. What is the fastest car using spool diff? If I remember correctly, there is a team which is using spool diff with very special CV joints (carbon plate?). EBSTEVE. GaryElectric On-Road - Spool vs Diff vs One-Way - How do you pack the grease into the one way? coating the out drive cup with diff grease? Tried spool and diff. As the DT02 chassis cannot have a slipper clutch Tamiya made this ball diff to slip. Any help is appreciated. Just presenting possible solutions. A new bearing is pressed, or perhaps tapped, onto each end of the full spool. 1 - 9 of 9 Posts. Compare that to 46t or 50t found on the center differentials. I see this mad rush to the spool diffs in pan cars. Mini Spool. You are mixing terms in ways that make me think you are confused. A spool is a solid carrier used in place of a posi unit or open differential carrier in a rearend housing. A spool is basically a steel collar that splines both axleshafts together with a flange to bolt the ring gear onto. You will break a stock axle long before you will break a super diff, or any of the TBD/LSD diffs. They also lock both axles in place so that they both put power to the ground with equal torque and traction. That way, it will give you spool like feel with a little less wear and tear on the universals and diff outdrives. Spool. I disliked that spool more than I liked it. But yes, you can run a spool, mini-spool or. A mini spool is less expensive than a full spool. 4823 Views 30 Replies 18 Participants Last post by MaXXis85, Dec 17, 2009 Jump to Latest K. " Don lists them in order of importance: "Drop in a. You can see from the picture, that the thread crosses itself in a regular pattern around the spool. This is what I’ve experienced and also heard from drivers who drive on carpet as their main surface. Knowing what a Positraction differential is can help you get the right rear end for your car and ensure that you get the best possible traction. Guess i just got to save my penny's Its just a confusing subject. I would not, however, choose to run a spool on the street. Electric On-Road - Spool - One way - Diff - I know I have been out of RC for a few years and things have changed and cars have changed but I do not understand when I read some posts when you should use a spool or not or what it is and if oneways are even still used. 8" and swap the whole thing. Home. The Borg-Warner diff was first fitted to later model VK’s, it had a 2spider center with 25 spline axles. as I'm starting to see signs of wear. If you want to do burn outs and hectic traffic light drags then you should consider selling your car. The extremes in differentials are open and locked (spool, not really a diff).