Mini Spool Where To Buy?

if this has been discussed before, i'm sorry, as searching the site provided no information. i'm looking for a cheap mini spool for the 19 spline D44 in my jeep. no one online seems to have the right one, only 30 spline. thanks in advance for info

 

Weld'er up.

 

don't have a welder

 

Just get a lunch box locker from kaiser willys. No one makes a mini spool for the old D44s.

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What Nate said.. Been running them for years with no issues.. And you can still turn..

 

Not much demand for these axles. Likely you can get a spare for free or scrap prices. Remove the case and take it to a welder. Look in your local Jeep/4x4 forums - there will be local guys doing fab work. Or ask at your local Jeep club.

May be obvious - don't weld up a PowrLock. Find an open axle.

 

You're going to need one especially if you plan on building a jeep. A buzz box and 7014's work pretty good.

 

those are... expensive.

 

the rear is open.

 

Buy a tombstone welder from Craig's List or wherever. Weld it up.

 

Driving on rutted pavement with a spool or welded rear differential sucks. Been there done that. If strictly off road then It can be ok, pretty predictable. Also done that.

 

weld it up
isn't that what's called a Lincoln locker

 

Welding is permanent. Save up your money and buy a cheap lunchbox locker as recommended above.

Here is a Spartan D44-19 that Amazon has for $310

https://www.amazon.com/YUKON-SL-D44...hild=1&keywords=d44-19&qid=1609689457&sr=8-10

 

Have you thought of a Powr Lok? They are brutally strong, available, and work very well.

 

I second this. I really like having traction off road, but I really like NOT performing trail repairs more when a locker takes out a u-joint in the weak Dana25/27. My plan is a PowerLok front/detroit rear.

 

i mean for the back, not front. already have a limited slip in front.

 

I personally hate Lincoln lockers, its not a matter of if they'll break only when, and trust me it will always be at the worst possible time.

Another source and cheaper for lunch box lockers.
Products | Locking Differential | Aussie Locker By Torq Masters

 

i just dont like the price. yes, i know it's worth it, and yes, its relatively cheap, but i can't bring myself to spend that much monwy on a locker.

i totally agree with this. maybe i should start making my spools...

 

I know. Detroit or lockright/spartan is my recommendation for your rear axle. That or learn to weld and bubba it.

 

Welded plenty of them, and I can’t imagine beating them any harder. Never had a failure. Preheat/post heat is important.