Spool and install ?

UPRNewEdge · January 18th, 2010, 09:24 AM

okay over the weekend i broke my auburn pro series diff which i had my whole end set up with 31 spline axles. my question is if i alrdy have the carier shimmed and set perfectly from the previous install can i just drop teh carier and toss in the spool and bolt it all back up and be done ? and will a spool break on me i have full drag suspension and 410 hp 411 tq ?

y2k02 · January 18th, 2010, 10:03 AM

I would have a professional do it right. You also would have to have c-clip eliminators installed on the axles. The axle tube has to be machined in order for the new eliminators to fit. At that point you should have the axle tubes welded.

UPRNewEdge · January 18th, 2010, 11:03 AM

i was told u dont have to do anything to fit c clip elimantors on the 8.8

F8L GT · January 18th, 2010, 12:37 PM

with our cars you do because the are rear disc. drum brake rears u dont have to

Scott2001GT · January 18th, 2010, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by UPRNewEdge

i was told u dont have to do anything to fit c clip elimantors on the 8.8

to get rid of the c-clips you need a different diff and axles

y2k02 · January 18th, 2010, 02:39 PM

To get rid of the c-clips you only need the c-clip eliminators pressed on the axles and the axle ends machined to accept them...It's not cheap to have done. I have it done..
Now you can be cheap and get an open diff for 31 spline axles and put a mini spool in it that accepts c-clips. I ran one in my 8.8 before switching to the spool. I ran my best et's with a mini spool.

Scott2001GT · January 18th, 2010, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by UPRNewEdge

i was told u dont have to do anything to fit c clip elimantors on the 8.8

Originally Posted by y2k02

To get rid of the c-clips you only need the c-clip eliminators pressed on the axles and the axle ends machined to accept them...It's not cheap to have done. I have it done..
Now you can be cheap and get an open diff for 31 spline axles and put a mini spool in it that accepts c-clips. I ran one in my 8.8 before switching to the spool. I ran my best et's with a mini spool.

mmm never knew that. I saw a guy with a few spool and 31 splines with no c-clips and just figured thats how it was done..

Thanks for the lesson

limited · January 18th, 2010, 03:01 PM

you won't have to reshim if you use same carrier/gears and install a mini spool.

Why anyone would run a spool on the street is beyond me, very hard on tires/axles on turns. if you drive on street and want spool like performance on the track,get a detroit locker. They do make a ratcheting noise on turns but is much easier on the rear end in general, or a arb locker would be nice if they handle the power

y2k02 · January 18th, 2010, 03:27 PM

Didn't know they made a mini spool to fit in a auburn pro series diff.

I have no issues driving my spooled car on the street.

limited · January 18th, 2010, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by y2k02

Didn't know they made a mini spool to fit in a auburn pro series diff.

I have no issues driving my spooled car on the street.

don't know if they do either, just answering a shimming ?

one persons no issue is anothers major issue, esp concerning a spool on the street,even more so if it is a dd

January 18th, 2010, 09:24 AM	#1
UPRNewEdge Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 193 iTrader: 0 reviews	Spool and install ? okay over the weekend i broke my auburn pro series diff which i had my whole end set up with 31 spline axles. my question is if i alrdy have the carier shimmed and set perfectly from the previous install can i just drop teh carier and toss in the spool and bolt it all back up and be done ? and will a spool break on me i have full drag suspension and 410 hp 411 tq ?

January 18th, 2010, 10:03 AM	#2
y2k02 Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT 9.91@133 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,307 iTrader: 1 reviews	I would have a professional do it right. You also would have to have c-clip eliminators installed on the axles. The axle tube has to be machined in order for the new eliminators to fit. At that point you should have the axle tubes welded. __________________ 2002 GT PI heads Twin 60mm turbos Th400 6.34@114 1/8 9.99@137 1/4 http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/DSCF5654.jpg http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...2gt/IMG060.jpg

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January 18th, 2010, 02:39 PM	#6
y2k02 Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT 9.91@133 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,307 iTrader: 1 reviews	To get rid of the c-clips you only need the c-clip eliminators pressed on the axles and the axle ends machined to accept them...It's not cheap to have done. I have it done.. Now you can be cheap and get an open diff for 31 spline axles and put a mini spool in it that accepts c-clips. I ran one in my 8.8 before switching to the spool. I ran my best et's with a mini spool. __________________ 2002 GT PI heads Twin 60mm turbos Th400 6.34@114 1/8 9.99@137 1/4 http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/DSCF5654.jpg http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...2gt/IMG060.jpg

January 18th, 2010, 03:01 PM	#8
limited Premium Member 99 limited edition vert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma,Washington Posts: 3,297 iTrader: 0 reviews	you won't have to reshim if you use same carrier/gears and install a mini spool. Why anyone would run a spool on the street is beyond me, very hard on tires/axles on turns. if you drive on street and want spool like performance on the track,get a detroit locker. They do make a ratcheting noise on turns but is much easier on the rear end in general, or a arb locker would be nice if they handle the power __________________ KB'd 446rwhp/451rwtq, Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZDpQ0EEm1M Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com

January 18th, 2010, 11:03 AM	#3
UPRNewEdge Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 193 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was told u dont have to do anything to fit c clip elimantors on the 8.8

January 18th, 2010, 03:27 PM	#9
y2k02 Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT 9.91@133 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,307 iTrader: 1 reviews	Didn't know they made a mini spool to fit in a auburn pro series diff. I have no issues driving my spooled car on the street. __________________ 2002 GT PI heads Twin 60mm turbos Th400 6.34@114 1/8 9.99@137 1/4 http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...t/DSCF5654.jpg http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...2gt/IMG060.jpg

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