positive traction??

mazda warrior · 04-09-2011, 07:41 PM

hey guys i currently have a 97 mazda B2300 manual trans. and i want to know if there is a direct bolt on positive traction rear end like out of a 4x4 ranger or mazda that i can put under it so i can race a little i am currently putting a new clutch and wanting to put a turbo or nitrous on it any specifics answers would be greatly appreciated i was told that i could possibly just put the gears and axles out of a 4x4 in the rear end i have but i have no idea about rear ends at all and what i can do

doyouquaxu · 04-09-2011, 07:45 PM

take a look here

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Axles.html

mazda warrior · 04-09-2011, 07:51 PM

so does that link basically say i can put a locker in my 2wd truck to simply make it a positive traction rear end????/

RICO9 · 04-09-2011, 10:02 PM

i bought this mini spool from jegs for $79.

**4x4junkie** · 04-11-2011, 04:28 PM

If you're after an actual locker of some sort, the Aussie Locker or LockRight might be what you're looking for. It simply replaces the spider gears in your stock open diff carrier.

If you'd rather have a limited slip (aka "Posi"), swapping the entire axle for a salvage yard axle with a factory L/S is generally the easiest route (you could install a L/S diff into your existing axle too, though this usually requires messing with the gear setup, which is pretty tedious work).

mazda warrior · 04-11-2011, 07:31 PM

well i am just interested in getting both wheels turning for better grip im gonna start running it at the drag strip on the weekends a little and like i said rear ends are foreign to me so what would be the best and easiest way to do it???

mazda warrior · 04-11-2011, 07:32 PM

what does the mini spool do rico????

mazda warrior · 04-11-2011, 07:39 PM

i have a 89 ford bronco the big one not the bronco ll will the rear end from it fit under the ranger

RollinWOT · 04-11-2011, 09:07 PM

A spool basically replaces the spiders and locks up both wheels so they always turn at the same speed. Some people "lincoln lock" up the spider by sinkiing some welding rod into the spiders and lock them up that way, but if you're looking to drag, get a spool. If your Bronco has an 8.8" axle it will fit but requires a bit of modification to the axle to accept the Ranger's springs and shocks.

RICO9 · 04-12-2011, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazda warrior

what does the mini spool do rico????

replaces the spider gears and locks the rear full-time.

04-09-2011, 07:41 PM	#1
mazda warrior New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nicholls,ga Posts: 18 Vehicle Year: 1997 Vehicle Make: mazda Vehicle Model: B2300 I use this vehicle for: daily driver and want to turn it into a street strip racer Rep Power: 0	positive traction?? hey guys i currently have a 97 mazda B2300 manual trans. and i want to know if there is a direct bolt on positive traction rear end like out of a 4x4 ranger or mazda that i can put under it so i can race a little i am currently putting a new clutch and wanting to put a turbo or nitrous on it any specifics answers would be greatly appreciated i was told that i could possibly just put the gears and axles out of a 4x4 in the rear end i have but i have no idea about rear ends at all and what i can do

04-11-2011, 04:28 PM	#5
4x4junkie Mall-Rated Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: So. Calif (SFV) Posts: 9,878 Vehicle Year: 1990,1994 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Bronco II, Ranger I use this vehicle for: Crawling over things Rep Power: 10	If you're after an actual locker of some sort, the Aussie Locker or LockRight might be what you're looking for. It simply replaces the spider gears in your stock open diff carrier. If you'd rather have a limited slip (aka "Posi"), swapping the entire axle for a salvage yard axle with a factory L/S is generally the easiest route (you could install a L/S diff into your existing axle too, though this usually requires messing with the gear setup, which is pretty tedious work). __________________ '90 Bronco II XLT 5" lift (Skyjacker Jeep coils), D35 & 8.8" w/5.13s (locked), 1354 dual T-case, 35x12.50s '94 Ranger XLT 6" Skyjacker, ARB D44 front, Detroit 8.8" rear, Atlas 4.3, 33s

04-11-2011, 09:07 PM	#9
RollinWOT Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cochise County Posts: 962 Vehicle Year: 1998/2015 Vehicle Make: Ford/Kia Vehicle Model: Ranger/Forté I use this vehicle for: Causing Trouble/Commuting Rep Power: 17	A spool basically replaces the spiders and locks up both wheels so they always turn at the same speed. Some people "lincoln lock" up the spider by sinkiing some welding rod into the spiders and lock them up that way, but if you're looking to drag, get a spool. If your Bronco has an 8.8" axle it will fit but requires a bit of modification to the axle to accept the Ranger's springs and shocks. __________________ MBRP Off-Road Pro Cat-Back Shorty Exhaust/ '00 Stepside bed conversion/ 2" front drop coils:5" rear flip kit

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04-09-2011, 07:51 PM	#3
mazda warrior New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nicholls,ga Posts: 18 Vehicle Year: 1997 Vehicle Make: mazda Vehicle Model: B2300 I use this vehicle for: daily driver and want to turn it into a street strip racer Rep Power: 0	so does that link basically say i can put a locker in my 2wd truck to simply make it a positive traction rear end????/

04-11-2011, 07:31 PM	#6
mazda warrior New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nicholls,ga Posts: 18 Vehicle Year: 1997 Vehicle Make: mazda Vehicle Model: B2300 I use this vehicle for: daily driver and want to turn it into a street strip racer Rep Power: 0	well i am just interested in getting both wheels turning for better grip im gonna start running it at the drag strip on the weekends a little and like i said rear ends are foreign to me so what would be the best and easiest way to do it???

04-11-2011, 07:32 PM	#7
mazda warrior New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nicholls,ga Posts: 18 Vehicle Year: 1997 Vehicle Make: mazda Vehicle Model: B2300 I use this vehicle for: daily driver and want to turn it into a street strip racer Rep Power: 0	what does the mini spool do rico????

04-11-2011, 07:39 PM	#8
mazda warrior New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nicholls,ga Posts: 18 Vehicle Year: 1997 Vehicle Make: mazda Vehicle Model: B2300 I use this vehicle for: daily driver and want to turn it into a street strip racer Rep Power: 0	i have a 89 ford bronco the big one not the bronco ll will the rear end from it fit under the ranger