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    Default Detroit locker vs spool?

    Alright. Getting ready to change the gear in my car, currently running a detroit locker but contemplated switching over to a spool. I hate the normal backlash/slam of the locker as well as the sometimes biased engagement from a roll. It's a street car that I drive to and from the track/race spots. Really dont want to spend a shit ton on another carrier. Any opinions or experience?

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    spool can be hell on tires/axles on the street
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    I've liked the ford traction lock with the truck spring, and a extra clutch on both sides. The spring is hard to get in, but it'll go. I enjoyed positive engagement doing left and right hand turns for a long time like that. Used to whip figure 8's all the time.

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    I run a spool on the street like driving semi wide slow turns

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    I ran a spool in my Coronet. Never had any problems on the street except the time I got caught in the rain with balding drag radials. I thought I was gonna die that day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DRAG-ULA View Post
    I ran a spool in my Coronet. Never had any problems on the street except the time I got caught in the rain with balding drag radials. I thought I was gonna die that day.
    Your to pretty to Die !

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    How about a truetrac... very street friendly.

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    I had a Truetac in my LS2 swapped 1998 Silverado and it was fantastic. Very very streetable
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    If it's more of a race car that you putz around with on the street then just put a spool in it. I had a spool with slicks and drove 2 days a week all summer. Just have to put new slicks on every year. Take slow wider turns and other then that no worries.

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    Im running the Cobra posi with the carbon fibre clutches. Works great and no chatter.

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