Can anybody tell me the difference between a mini spool and a regular spool? Which is better and which is the weekest and the cheepest. any info would help. thanks:confused:

A mini-spool replaces the spider gears and side gears, like a lockright. A spool replaces the carrier. The mini-spool would be the weakest and the cheapest of the two.

a mini spool just replaces the spider gears the spool is a complete carrier

the mini is cheaper and weaker do to its the origanl carrier strength

a mini spool is a drop in replacement for the differential gears. it does not require setting up the ring and pinion. a full spool replaces the carrier completely amd does require transfering the ring gear to the spool and setting up the ring and pinion. a full spool is virtually bullet proof-

for Toyota third's, spools go for around 2 bills- don't have a clue on other applications-

thanks this is for a 12 bolt. I was trying to figure out wich one I should go with. I am not hard core but I plan on trying stuff.

i run a full spool in my rig and it is the best setup for me. It is miled on the street and is predictable to. 187.00 from Randys Ring and Pinion:smokin:

i have a mini spool in mine and its my daily driver:cool: and
its held up well but i would have prefered the full spool just for piece of mind

Originally posted by finder_87
thanks this is for a 12 bolt. I was trying to figure out wich one I should go with. I am not hard core but I plan on trying stuff.

I just pulled my 12-bolt minispool out. It's got probably about 4 or 5 trips on it, the vehicle was trailer only(not that it could wear out or anything). Dutchman has them for $95, and Moser has them for $100. Want mine? $75??? A 12-bolt full spool is more like $190, plus the cost of ring and pinion set up.

I wasn't too worried about breaking carriers, which is why I went with the minispool instead of the full spool. That, and you can install the minispool yourself in maybe an hour or so.

If the vehicle is street driven, you'll be burning tires a lot quicker than with a locker.

Anyway, mine is available if you want it.

If I decide to do a mini spool I will probebly buy yours. I will let you know thanks.

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