Mini Spool For Dana 30???

SILASPRIT · 01-15-2009, 03:52 PM

i have a vacuum actuated dana 30 and im going to get the posi lock. Can i get a mini spool for the dana 30 sence i have a axle disconnect and still have it as my dd? (i use 2wd all the time)

**Jason, aka: Jeepin.com** · 01-15-2009, 04:03 PM

if such a part existed...

SILASPRIT · 01-15-2009, 04:05 PM

oh hahaha what about welding my spider gears?

jackdes · 01-15-2009, 04:34 PM

no that won't work

1990JEEPXJ · 01-15-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jackdes

no that won't work

why wouldnt welding the spiders work on a disconnect axle?

SILASPRIT · 01-15-2009, 06:18 PM

i just dont see why i would have to pay 250 to lock the front when i have a disconnect axle.....

XJLI · 01-15-2009, 06:24 PM

itll work at breaking it.

ep191 · 01-15-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by XJLI

itll work at breaking it.

x2

spooling/welding a front axle is not in your best interests

tate228 · 01-15-2009, 07:11 PM

I don't see why it wouldent work. if you wheel it hard it'll break but i say go for it.

XJLI · 01-15-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tate228

I don't see why it wouldent work. if you wheel it hard it'll break but i say go for it.

ive seen one break on the street. but by all means, do what you want.

**balloo93** · 01-15-2009, 08:01 PM

I personally wouldn't trust the collar to hold up to wheeling with a welded diff.

I'd convert to one piece axle shafts (on the one side at least) and then add an Aussie for $250. That will live a hell of a lot longer and put less wear and tear on your axle shafts.

SILASPRIT · 01-15-2009, 08:14 PM

i think i will go with an aussie and if i do have probs with the actuator then do a one piece swap.... but i want to try the locker with the disconnect because i can disconnect it at any time and have 2wd even 2lo hahaha

chainerx · 01-15-2009, 08:34 PM

If you Aussie the front but disconnect the axle, wouldn't you be in "3-low"?

Racin444 · 01-15-2009, 08:49 PM

Ok paint the tread on your tires and make a right or left turn. Then look at the pavement and see if the marks are the same length. They wont be. The outside tire has to spin more than the inside tire so a mini spool or welded gears would not allow you to turn on pavement. A DD would need a air locker or electric locker to be used on pavement all day. Dont even think about messing with the front axle unless youre putting a locker in it

**Jason, aka: Jeepin.com** · 01-15-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Racin444

Ok paint the tread on your tires and make a right or left turn. Then look at the pavement and see if the marks are the same length. They wont be. The outside tire has to spin more than the inside tire so a mini spool or welded gears would not allow you to turn on pavement. A DD would need a air locker or electric locker to be used on pavement all day. Dont even think about messing with the front axle unless youre putting a locker in it

Riiiiight... except for the fact that's he's got the old style vacuum disconnect D30 front end, which is kinda like having a manual hub on one side.

As far as needing an air locker or electric, that's not correct, vacuum disconnect or not. Lunch box lockers, like the Aussie, and the Detroit locker all require power input through the pinion to lock up, so in 2WD they should always be unlocked. If you need to use 4WD on the road, then yes, you're best off with a selectable locker, otherwise in 2WD more any locker should be invisible on the street.