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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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Anyone ever used a mini spool for a locker? Bad or good? Just curious about how well they work and if i should throw one in my 8.8 when i hit up Moab in the summers. Thanks
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 07:17 AM
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works great offroad....a little rough on road though
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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What rear do you have in it? if its a D35 I wouldnt think of it...But I see you have an 8.25 and its probably 27 spline so you should be ok...for a while but with those MT Baja 35's it will be close. IMO...Tj

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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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I say go for it, I'm welding my 8.8 for this summer
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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I like mini spools. They work fantastic. I say do it
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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What rear do you have in it? if its a D35 I wouldnt think of it...But I see you have an 8.25 and its probably 27 spline so you should be ok...for a while but with those MT Baja 35's it will be close. IMO...Tj
He said his 8.8... is there even a mini spool for an 8.25?
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Hey derek. You gonna come over tonight? Haha
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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ive heard a few cases of mini spools breaking. I would at least say that it would bea better option than welding the spiders
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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Mini spools are great cause you don't need to adjust you gears to put them in. They aren't as strong as a full spool but I don't think you will break one unless its a defect or running large tires on pavement.

I wouldn't run one on the streets unless you like drawing attention to yourself and buying tires.
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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Awesome, thanks for the input...i'm gonna go for it and see how it goes, nothin better than quick, cheap and easy, especially when it gets the job done. Thanks again guys.
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Where you gettin it and how much?
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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Jegs.com for 90 bucks
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Oh bad *** I might go that route instead of Lincoln lock it, thanks man
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Awesome, thanks for the input...i'm gonna go for it and see how it goes, nothin better than quick, cheap and easy, especially when it gets the job done. Thanks again guys.
Good choice
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Oh bad *** I might go that route instead of Lincoln lock it, thanks man
No problem, good luck
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