Lunch box locker and spool help

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Nik

NAXJA Forum User

• Nov 9, 2003

• #1

I did a search over both of these components. I want to buy a spool for a Dana 44 RS with .5 inch tubing walls. I dont really know where to look and how much it will cost. Who makes them? I have warn lockouts, and thought about welding but I am going with the spool. Also one otherr question, what all is incvolved in on dropping one of these in? Is it an easy install?

Cheers,

Nik

 

Crunch

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Englewood, CO

• Nov 9, 2003

• #2

Check out Summit Racing, Jegs, Reider Racing, Randys R&P. Everyone sells spools for a 44.

It involves everything a gear change involves. The spool completely replaces your carrier, so everything comes out.

Good choice,
Crunch

 

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bluexj89

NAXJA Forum User

• Nov 9, 2003

• #3

I love being spooled! Been spooled over three years now. Hard on tires though! you can sometimes cath deals on ebay for new ones!

 

xj92

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Junction City, KS

• Nov 9, 2003

• #4

Anybody make a spool or mini-spool for the 8.25? I looked for one a while back but couldn't find one.

 

MaXJohnson

NAXJA Forum User

Location

The Kansas Rockies

• Nov 9, 2003

• #5

Nik said:

I did a search over both of these components. I want to buy a spool for a Dana 44 RS with .5 inch tubing walls. I dont really know where to look and how much it will cost. Who makes them? I have warn lockouts, and thought about welding but I am going with the spool. Also one otherr question, what all is incvolved in on dropping one of these in? Is it an easy install?

Cheers,

Nik

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Assuming you're talking about the front axle; do you have a 2-low transfercase? If not, you might want to reconsider the spool even with the Warn hubs.

 

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Nik

NAXJA Forum User

• Nov 9, 2003

• #6

I will elave the hubs un-locked on the street not locking the front up so i wont wear down the tires. I will lock them up when I need to on the trail.

I have the 231 with just a 4 low, and yes this is a front D44 not a 8.25

 

MaXJohnson

NAXJA Forum User

Location

The Kansas Rockies

• Nov 10, 2003

• #7

Nik, I'm talking about off-road. Trying to turn on the trail with a fully locked front end is a major pain in the butt. It'll double your turning radius.

 

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Nik

NAXJA Forum User

• Nov 10, 2003

• #8

Yeah I knew I would have that issue. I will just probably have to unlock it or spin the tire to turn. I knew that would come along with it but Its worth it.

Just bought the spool from Jegs

Cheers,

Nik