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Title: LUNCH BOX LOCKER
Post by: KIWIWAYNE on July 20, 2007, 04:37:46 PM
IF YOU FIT A LUNCH BOX LOCKER IN A DANA 30 WITH CAD WILL THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT TURN WHEN IN 2WD??? THANKS FOR REPLIES AND I HOPE THIS ISNT A DUMB QUESTION. 
Title: Re: LUNCH BOX LOCKER
Post by: Jeffy on July 20, 2007, 06:09:13 PM
Quote from: KIWIWAYNE on July 20, 2007, 04:37:46 PM
IF YOU FIT A LUNCH BOX LOCKER IN A DANA 30 WITH CAD WILL THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT TURN WHEN IN 2WD??? THANKS FOR REPLIES AND I HOPE THIS ISNT A DUMB QUESTION. 

First welcome!  Second, turn your cap-lock off. Third, yes the driveshaft will turn.
Title: Re: LUNCH BOX LOCKER
Post by: KIWIWAYNE on July 20, 2007, 10:39:59 PM
first  thanks for the welcome  second is this better  third thanks for the answer
Title: Re: LUNCH BOX LOCKER
Post by: Bounty Hunter on July 21, 2007, 05:44:42 AM
It'll turn.  I run spools in my disco front ends and never have a problem with front driveshaft vibes, if that's what you're concerned about.
Title: Re: LUNCH BOX LOCKER
Post by: Oilsmoke on July 21, 2007, 06:48:21 PM
Bounty Hunter  A spool.?  What is your top speed and do you DD this Jeep?
Title: Re: LUNCH BOX LOCKER
Post by: Bounty Hunter on July 21, 2007, 07:59:20 PM
Yes, I DD the jeep, well, almost daily, several days a week.  I can run 70mph no problems, can actually accelerate in 5th gear due to the 5.38's.

The front spool is invisible on the road due to locking hubs, and I can disconnect the drivers side axleshaft when the hubs are locked for tight trail turns, engage the driver's side axleshaft for true 4wd.

When I had my D30 and lincoln locker (spool), I could run highway speeds no problem, invisible in 2wd.  In 4wd I was actually in 3wd with the drivers side axleshaft pulling until I engaged the disconnect, then true 4wd.

Here are some pics of my D44 disconnect before the spool and 5.38's:
(http://sija.org/bounty/jeepmods/DSCN3522.JPG)
(http://sija.org/bounty/jeepmods/DSCN3523.JPG)
Title: Re: LUNCH BOX LOCKER
Post by: jcsanders79 on July 22, 2007, 08:07:21 AM
What is a spool and what does it do?
Title: Re: LUNCH BOX LOCKER
Post by: Bounty Hunter on July 22, 2007, 02:41:47 PM
A spool replaces the differential carrier and locks both axleshafts together permanently.  A mini-spool does the same thing except it replaces the stock spider gears and reuses the oem carrier.
(http://www.motivegear.com/MotiveWeb/Spools/FSD4430.jpg)
Title: Re: LUNCH BOX LOCKER
Post by: KIWIWAYNE on July 23, 2007, 11:34:15 PM
No i wasnt worried about vibration. Once when my cad quit working it seemed  to really drag freeway speed down in 2wd with axle still connected. Was concerned it might give the same effect without locking hubs. Just spent a bunch of money on rear arb and 488 gears for front and rear. Guess ill just leave the front open for now.Thanks for the info and a site that supports four bangers.

                  Wayne