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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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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?




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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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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.
 
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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Thanks for your help. Have you heard any thing bad about the mini spools? Are they worth the $75.00?



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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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Default RE: 26 or 28 spline?

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.
 
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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yes, I will be driving it on the road. Is there issues with doing this?



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Default RE: 26 or 28 spline?

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.
 
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Spools are not for street driven vehicles.
 
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Default RE: 26 or 28 spline?

At work, this one truck I drive has spools front and rear and it is NOT nice on pavement.
 
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Thanks for the input every one. Wolfpack where can i get a selectable locker (cheap)?




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