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    I have a 1966 Chevy that I cannot get to hook up! It has 3.73 gears, a turbo 350 w/ a 2400 stall, and a basic SBC with 325 Ft. Lbs. to the wheels at 2600 rpm. The rear is still "one tire fire" but I would like to change that. How involved is installing a spool? Basically what I am asking is what else do you need to install it? I am goind to change the gears out to 4.11 when this happens. Thanks alot!!

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    Re: hokking up

     



    Originally posted by 1985_CarbStang
    I have a 1966 Chevy that I cannot get to hook up! It has 3.73 gears, a turbo 350 w/ a 2400 stall, and a basic SBC with 325 Ft. Lbs. to the wheels at 2600 rpm. The rear is still "one tire fire" but I would like to change that. How involved is installing a spool? Basically what I am asking is what else do you need to install it? I am goind to change the gears out to 4.11 when this happens. Thanks alot!!
    If you can do the gears then the spool is no problem. The spool replaces the axle and spider gears in the diff. once you get the carrier(ring gear) out of the car, remove the axle gears and put the spool in place of it. no special tools needed for that.
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    So it isn't required to run c-clip elims? (I mispelled the post name....my bad!!!)

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    if you run a spool you will need better axles and C clip eliminator kit

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    If you drive this vehicle on the street, DO NOT INSTALL A SPOOL.

    What you need to do is get the chassis sorted out. A cheap and easy way that I and other racers have used for years is to install an air shock on the right rear only. Gradually increase the air pressure until you get 2 equal black marks, then record the air pressure you have in the shock. Once you have the preload established and both tires are hooking (or not hooking) equally, then it's time for some good tires. Get a set of DOT-approved BFG drag radials and mount them up on an extra set of wheels for Saturday night games. (18 to 22 psi).
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    yes dont think about a spool on the street get .a posi a eaton or moroso and i would still get better axles

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    I actually didn't think about that......thanks for keeping me on the right track. (no pun intended) I work at an auto parts store and the only way I could get these shocks (from anywhere....not just us.) was in a pair. Happen to know where I could get just one, or maybe a year that would work as a cross reference so I could go through smmit or jegs? Not much available in those catalogs for '66 chevy trucks

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    At the end here I see it is a truck.

    You may still have hooking issues with a posi, but it will improve your chances!

    Good Luck, Kitz
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    Happen to know where I could get just one""

    Boneyard maybe?
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    how about the biggest question? what kind of tires are you using?
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