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26 or 28 spline? - 4/1/2008 9:17:57 PM    sasquatchfound Posts: 187 Joined: 5/28/2007 Status: offline I have been thinking about getting a mini spool for my 1995 blazer, my question is do they have 26 or 28 splines in the rear? Thanks, Shane _____________________________ any donor can be a father, but it takes a man to be a daddy. Post #: 1

RE: 26 or 28 spline? - 4/1/2008 9:19:28 PM    TripleBlackBlazer Site Moderator Posts: 2004 Joined: 2/13/2007 Status: offline Yours should have a 28 spline if it is a non-ZR2.  All non-Z's from 88ish and up have 28 splines.  ZR2's have 30 splines I believe. _____________________________ (in reply to sasquatchfound) Post #: 2

RE: 26 or 28 spline? - 4/1/2008 9:24:34 PM    sasquatchfound Posts: 187 Joined: 5/28/2007 Status: offline Thanks for your help. Have you heard any thing bad about the mini spools? Are they worth the $75.00? Thanks, Shane _____________________________ any donor can be a father, but it takes a man to be a daddy. (in reply to TripleBlackBlazer) Post #: 3

RE: 26 or 28 spline? - 4/2/2008 4:25:32 AM    swartlkk Posts: 15304 Joined: 5/1/2005 From: Waterloo, NY Status: offline Are you going to be driving the truck on the road?  If you are, DO NOT get a spool.  You will not like the outcome. _____________________________ Kyle- My Restoration Projects Please Do Not PM for Tech Help (in reply to sasquatchfound) Post #: 4

RE: 26 or 28 spline? - 4/2/2008 6:14:50 AM    sasquatchfound Posts: 187 Joined: 5/28/2007 Status: offline yes, I will be driving it on the road. Is there issues with doing this? Thanks, Shane _____________________________ any donor can be a father, but it takes a man to be a daddy. (in reply to swartlkk) Post #: 5

RE: 26 or 28 spline? - 4/2/2008 8:24:12 AM    WolfPack Posts: 3074 Joined: 10/30/2007 From: Raleigh, NC Status: offline You won't be able to turn.  A mini spool locks the axle.  Great for offroad, but when you go to turn, one wheel will slip or drag.  You'll get a bouncing effect with lots of chirping.  That is, untill another part of the axle gives way, and you drop your rear end.  Get a selectable locker if you're wanting to retain driveablity. _____________________________ 2000 Blazer 4d LS 4x4 - 265/70/15 General Grabber AT2s - Hunter Brush Guard - Surco Roof Rack with IPF 868s - 1.5'' Shackle + Tbar - 2'' BL (in reply to sasquatchfound) Post #: 6

RE: 26 or 28 spline? - 4/2/2008 9:32:35 AM    swartlkk Posts: 15304 Joined: 5/1/2005 From: Waterloo, NY Status: offline Spools are not for street driven vehicles. _____________________________ Kyle- My Restoration Projects Please Do Not PM for Tech Help (in reply to WolfPack) Post #: 7

RE: 26 or 28 spline? - 4/2/2008 3:25:49 PM    drperry Posts: 3927 Joined: 1/12/2007 From: GP AB CA Status: online At work, this one truck I drive has spools front and rear and it is NOT nice on pavement. _____________________________ (in reply to swartlkk) Post #: 8

RE: 26 or 28 spline? - 4/2/2008 4:52:10 PM    sasquatchfound Posts: 187 Joined: 5/28/2007 Status: offline Thanks for the input every one. Wolfpack where can i get a selectable locker (cheap)? Thanks, Shane _____________________________ any donor can be a father, but it takes a man to be a daddy. (in reply to drperry) Post #: 9

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