Installing a Mini Spool in my C10

Everyone's favorite part to hate on, a cheap Ebay mini spool to melt both tires at once. I've never actually installed a mini spool in anything before so I figured it would be a great video to make/learn on. This is basically the same as a "Lincoln Locker" or a "Welded Diff". This kit cost about $100 and allows me to change back to a stock open rear end at any time. A locked rear end will cause the truck to turn funny and be heavy on the steering. The sacrifice you have to make to look cool doing burnouts!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Tell me I'm an idiot for putting a spool in a street truck haha

[@billmiller7138]

Should be fun on ice!

[@garypowers4886]

We run them in our race car work just fine. However not a daily street driver lol.

[@diggerspeedshop80]

I'm with you Dan!!! I would do it too!!! All tires must die!!!!!

[@aaronhayden1780]

You’ll need it driving in snow if it can’t even pull up the driveway.

[@rodney1818]

I'm an idiot for putting a spool in a street truck.

[@BOOT]

Never knew you had to grind the c-clips and I've looked into mini spools a few times, even bought one for another project that I haven't got to yet. Good to know for when I install one in my project truck next spring.

[@SpyderGarage]

Wow, that’s actually easier to install than I thought. Thanks!

[@DDSpeedShop]

couple of spyder lockers next? haha

[@_JoeMomma]

Its almost too easy haha I can't afford a locker carrier so im going the broke man route and getting a spool

[@gasratzcustoms]

Love how you just go for it and do it! Thats a cheap easy way to do burnouts!!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha is there any other way>

[@chrishansen3012]

It'll be fine i drove a v6 5 speed s10 with a spool one of most fun trucks ever

[@macharleys72]

I learned a bunch in this video, was never clear on the way a spool worked...Thx!.....Now she’ll wear both tires evenly!

[@DDSpeedShop]

sweet! glad to help man

[@mikenicholas8969]

Hey Dan, I live way down in the south and don't have to drive in snow but I can tell you from experience that normal even conservative driving can get tricky on a wet road with a locked differential. It can also be loads of fun. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@DDSpeedShop]

oya i hear ya my friend haha thanks for watching

[@CharlieBrown-pb9xn]

I like what youve done. Ive had two mini spools on different cars and now a full spool currently and have driven anywhere without issues. Makes me giggle with screaching tire around drive thru under no load.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha

[@ordinaryguygarage3667]

Nice! I'm planning on doing a mini spool in my 66 as a temporary solution to the "one wheel peel" While I build the 9"... Great videos!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Go for it!

[@teddymullins3706]

Great video I didn't know there was anything like this to make your truck a possie Now it's hammertime You remind me so much of my son that passed away your hair looks the same you're both tall it's truly amazing I love watching your videos

[@DDSpeedShop]

sorry to hear that my friend. But glad you enjoy the videos

[@paulwhite9076]

Thanks for the video look forward all the time makes my day

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks so much buddy!

[@NotForDowntowners]

Had welded diffs in my 510's for years. Used to daily drive them, you wont go back. Rad job on the paint fyi!

[@foxysgarage798]

Hey 2020 Dan! Greetings from the future. 😂 I was hunting for something else for my 69 1 ton and stumbled across this gem. Didn’t realize you’d done a series on C10s before! Tell future 2023 (or maybe 24-25 Dan depending when this comment finds you) he should totally get another old pickup into the mix! Whelp, back to the future!

[@samdenluck9215]

Great work again. You're always an inspiration. That Exxon Valdez spill I've seen in last couple of videos makes my OCD go off the scale. 🤪

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i have fixed it though.....

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Sam Denluck I’ll be the first to admit I’m a slob when I work on stuff but big oil spills Gots ta go!!

[@jayr5331]

Great job!! That was a cool project.

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thank you!

[@kevingathercole5161]

Hell yes that rocks. You ain't carrying fire wood or scrap iron. Gosh we used to weld the spyders. Well done.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah thats how i see it haha

[@MrHevyshevy]

I’ve never done either. I have welded a couple. And done a few positive units. A spool looks like good cheap fun.

[@DDSpeedShop]

super cheap haha right up my alley

[@bobfalfa76]

I've ran a bunch of mini spools and it's a really good idea to tack the corners of the blocks, especially if it's street driven. Turning and driving on uneven surfaces rounds the corners off and you get a lot of slack then it breaks.

[@DDSpeedShop]

good to know. thanks buddy

[@homespuntools2115]

Not a idiot my friend.Teacher Dan's "Spool School" now in session . Have fun with while you can!

[@shitbox7413]

I had a mini spool in a 10 bolt in a Malibu I had years ago, made that car super fun with what little power it had. 😄👍🏻

[@DDSpeedShop]

gutless cars are always the best haha

[@shitbox7413]

Absolutely, I think I’ve had more fun beating on the gutless cars I’ve had than the 11 second Nova I have. 😄

[@craigrobbins8981]

For a minute I thought I missed this video.Well done Dan.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah i forgot to upload it

[@shanewright6958]

Great job and Another great video 👍👍🇨🇱

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeremyrumley1004]

Looks like it works awesome

[@Alfred..E..Neuman]

I had a '72 Vega with a built 388 sbc stroker and it had Ford 9 inch rear end with spools, you'll be OK as long as you make wide turns, if you don't then you'll be bouncing all over the place on tight turns, you'll dig it though!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha power through

[@RicardoGarcia-hx1it]

Awesome vid

[@joeestes8114]

The good part about this is you can always put the spider gears back in if you want and that's a really nice rearend to be welding on!

[@DDSpeedShop]

yup, i dunno if ill like street driving with a spool or not haha

[@imodium9822]

Great informative video.

[@Nova.1971]

Burn Out Time!!! That would be a replacement axle i'm pretty sure Cleveland Axle the factory building the sub assemblies in the axle plant would have thousands lined up assemble. I think these rear ends were produced there as were many others (correct me if i'm wrong). Can't wait for the burn outs we are all going stir crazy at home........!!!!!!!

[@HossStyle1]

Nice video. Wish i seen how you installed the blocks though. How did it hold up over time? Just found your video looking up spools.

[@HalfassKustoms]

Hey you re primed your door, cool!

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i like to re-do work every now and again

[@diggerspeedshop80]

As always great content that the average Joe can use!!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Glad you think so!

[@danmoore2443]

Nicely done ! Should be fun

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha oya

[@scottlemons8191]

Cool looks easy enough makes me want to do that too my 72 Chevy

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah went pretty smooth

[@garykuhn1921]

Looks like the pass side shock is shot. Good work. 👍

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yup

[@johndoidge8982]

Cant Wait to see it on the road. So need to do a drag race with the 57 :)

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah the weather just isnt cooperating right now

[@jameshall4385]

my lunch box locker is very similar. can’t wait to see some real tire smoke 💨

[@DDSpeedShop]

nice!

[@morgansword]

It did surprise me that the c clip didn't slide in end of axle but no mater its together and now fun times. Get a small amount of wheel hop on hard corners and kind of a learning curve for some when tires break loose on highway. I like it personally and more traction in the snow. You should never look back. Put spare pieces in a gallon zip lock bag and put under seat for next guy. Good gears for mileage. Power braking can cause some issues with trans after a while if that is the only way to break loose as mine is just touch fuel and say goodby to tires on back/LOL good job for a "nubee"

[@caddydaddy6728]

I had a welded diff in a street car Just boot it when you turn corners you go sideways it always fun

[@kingcustomgarage66]

Nice video man 👍✌

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thanks ✌

[@davidson2004fatboy]

HOLY SHIT Dan, is there ANYTHING YOU CAN'T DO ??? BLESSED Bro.👍👌🙏

[@DDSpeedShop]

i dont sit still very well.... haha

[@RandBLSWorld]

Good show thanks for the video

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks for watching!

[@hydroy1]

Hope you have lots of spare axles available ! SNAP ! Also, 3:08 gears !!! holy mother of god you need 4: 11 to 4:88s Nobody uses spools except in straight line drag racing.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Tomorrow, tomorrow, there's always tomorrow... Didn't know I could sing, did ya....

[@shartne]

Well that saves lots of money. I never seen those before.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah not as good as a proper posi unit though

[@shartne]

@@DDSpeedShop But your selling so you can let the people who buy it do the posi it they want to. You can play with it for now that is important .

[@3rdGenC10s]

I plan on installing one in by daily driven 83 c10, how’s street ability?

[@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418]

Smart idea on adding oil immediately. I’ve wanted to do a lunch box locker in my Jeep, anyone use that style... I won’t be able to do sweet burnouts, but it will help on the trail

[@DDSpeedShop]

Go for it!

[@Iann128]

Fun times! Looks like you need new shocks :-)

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha eventually

[@josephbaker677]

Great job Brother from another Mother. High 5

[@DDSpeedShop]

Much appreciated

[@martinmayhem7122]

Nice work Dan! You're gonna have the second burnout video up before Peg even gets his uploaded! Cheers!

[@DDSpeedShop]

hes slacking! haha

[@martinmayhem7122]

@@DDSpeedShop Truth!! Lol

[@slickrickjones]

Good teacher!

[@Exolityy]

so how was it street driving it for a year? about to do it tomorrow on my 5.3 silverado single cab

[@bassplyerdaniel]

Thanks dude

[@jasonbarton4035]

Ah man thanks for this vid!! Im gonna put one in my square body k10 12 bolt! Pricing it now! Lol!

[@DDSpeedShop]

nice! do it

[@pnk.flyd.1918]

"I'm happy with it" 😊

[@alfredodirks3537]

Careful with the stock axles they like to break turning corners. Usually you get hardened aftermarket axles with spools.

[@DDSpeedShop]

ill fix it when it breaks haha

[@stevecr8934]

1st time I've actually seen a Locker setup. Pretty easy. Instructions should have "C Clip" work to fit. Or kit comes with C Clips already narrowed

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah sure simple set up. thanks for watching!

[@robbiejones4933]

Spool is the way to go like u said that way if u want u can always go back to open diff

[@DDSpeedShop]

absolutely!

[@atdj89]

I swear I can smell diff fluid while I'm watching this.

[@FordManiac76]

I had to modify the C-clips and the little square blocks as well. They were to wide to fit between the round splined pieces so I had to grind them down On 2 sides

[@mikesonneson2824]

Enjoyed

[@DavidPerez-cd9tu]

More great stuff Dqn

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy

[@Thejunkyard417]

Link for Spool please? Thanks

[@louroberts5567]

Looking at you working under the truck drew my eye to the bed. Use the old gear oil and or motor oil to rub down the plywood to help shed water from it. Just an idea. WAY back, we used to rub down the underside of our fire apparatus with kerosene. Same sort of idea. Just a thought. LAY SOME STRIPES AND KILL THOSE TIRES!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

not a bad idea!

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey Danny, Fun Fun Fun till daddy takes the spooler away. If you don't like it or get tired of doing burn out (yeah right) you can always go back which is a nice option. This will help you mess with Peg. Good luck with that! Later

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah my thoughts exaclty. thanks for watching buddy!

[@rodney1818]

A spool in a street truck time for Boost

[@mikepoint4983]

No more 1 tire fire , next burn out ya better autograph it lol . Cheers

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha

[@ronringel9132]

Hey Dan, what's wrong with a Limited Slip Differential.

[@DDSpeedShop]

nothing at all

[@9T5Z28]

Where did you get the mini spool at ? I want one for my 70 model.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Yeah, I've never seen one of these, I wonder if it's difficult to order, you know, if you need the often missing aluminum tag...

[@DDSpeedShop]

ordered it off rock auto 90 bucks

[@davidconley3610]

Faked me out ! Door changed back to gray! Just can’t buy good paint anymore 😂

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i know right?

[@chicolittle5409]

I'm kinda confused Dan. Did you unpaint the door? Or did we just go back in time somehow?

[@DDSpeedShop]

forgot to upload it haha

[@chicolittle5409]

@@DDSpeedShop LOL!

[@wesleycooper7159]

Did you ever figure out what the intermittent miss was? How much was the mini spool?

[@DDSpeedShop]

i did not i ordered a new crank sensor though. the spool was 98 bucks

[@prettydog37072]

Last video the door was painted?

[@DDSpeedShop]

time traveller haha

[@jeffk6941]

I didn't realize a spool went in that easy, but I do know they're not bad to turn with if you just stop the gas.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha yeah they kill drivability

[@thevictorianworkshop8660]

Yep a note on the steering wheel. You can guess the rest .dad whats that funny noise lol (long time ago )

[@thomasgreer7511]

You make it all look so easy. Your very talented

[@DDSpeedShop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BigSalP]

I see the blue grey drivers door so I assume you filmed this earlier and uploaded it out of sequence.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yup forgot to upload it

[@jackbaker452]

Thats much better than welded spider gears i know since your going to seller buyimg a series 3 posi unit and3:73 ring and pinion and c clip alimenaters would pretty dang costly but if you dont like tje way ot is you can do it later or someone can. Anyway didnt mean to preach excellent job eh!

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah it can always b put back to stock this way

[@jackbaker452]

@@DDSpeedShop hell yeah burn um down wish i could help my rite foot is feeling heavy these days ha yeah!

[@notj5712]

Clip axles with a spool that requires you to make your c-clips even weaker.... Yea, not for me.

[@xozindustries7451]

Did someone do a five lug swap on the truck?

[@DDSpeedShop]

nope 71 and 72 were 5 lug, disc brake

[@Beandiptheredneck]

I’ve been playing with the idea of putting a mini spool in my f150, it’s a pavement princess cruiser, haven’t made the jump yet though

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah im not to sure how im gunna like this

[@billymorrow43]

Did you say dd speed shop

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Dan. You really make me jealous. You are so not afraid to do shit. I am so afraid to screw up so my build is going really slow. I would really like if you could follow me on my build and help me out. I want my truck on the road this summer and I really don't know what I am doing, but I am willing to learn. You are NOT an idiot for putting a spool in your street truck. You will burn it up at the GREEN light. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah never afraid to mess anything up haha. worst case ill just fix it

[@richardsumner4214]

GONA BE A HOOT AND HOLLER !!!! HAVE A GREAT TIME BURNING A FEW TIRES !! THANKS !!

[@DDSpeedShop]

thanks buddy!

[@hooligans_garage7465]

I ran a mini spool on my turbo C10 for years drove it daily in the summer no problems, till I broke an axle and the tire exited stage left in a hurry.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha thats awesome!

[@TheSaxon25]

NICE!!!!!! Roast that rubber!!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

hell yeah!

[@bertvisser6423]

That left door is bipolar,it can't decide on what it want's to be,primed or painted :P

[@DDSpeedShop]

we dont judge around here haha

[@danpoole9327]

You painted the door blue again?! Lol How's it drive with the spool?

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha time traveler. not to bad but its still pretty icey

[@danpoole9327]

@@DDSpeedShop burn outs to the future! Need Doc Brown sitting shotgun lol Good old wpg winters...atleast the streets aren't terrible....sandy as shit tho.

[@johncovert447]

Put one in my Chevelle years ago, towards the end of the racecar version/build when I was tired of spending money on it. If I could do it again I'd have spent the money on a posi unit, but what can you do. I wish I'd have saved the spider gears since I'mtrying to make it more of a driver now! Anyways, if you are interested, paint a line along the length of the axles, you can later look at the axles to see if you are twisting them in the process of driving.

[@DDSpeedShop]

yeah a posi would for sure be better but kinda pricey for mehaha

[@RobertThomas-vr2qn]

The rear end is the only part of my 83 d150 I haven't touched and when you have a big block pushing over 500 horsepower it's embarrassing only one wheel spinning

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha i know the exact feeling man

[@RobertThomas-vr2qn]

@@DDSpeedShop how bad did it really effect your ride on the truck?

[@davidhimeback9087]

That will be great for your burn outs. But not so good going around a turn. Back end will be hopping an a very good chance of braking a axle !!!

[@DDSpeedShop]

Worth it haha

[@timhorn902]

The American Racing tire plant is not far from me. Its in Indiana Pennsylvania

[@DDSpeedShop]

nice!

[@richc9503]

Hmmm. Could this have anything to do with getting stuck in the driveway a few videos back??? Lol

[@DDSpeedShop]

i like to fix problems haha

[@sixpackroadrunner]

Let her eat!

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Truck has the original axles in it with the paper tags makes it worth 10K...

[@DDSpeedShop]

i wish ahah

[@Cucvfreek]

I run a Detroit locker on the street so 🤷‍♂️

[@bigsexy67716]

Yeah no meat on those brakes lol

[@DDSpeedShop]

lots left...

[@jodypierson3137]

She will be a herky jerky good time.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha shes an animal now

[@KingEdward64]

At least now you wont get stuck in the driveway. lol

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha challenge accepted

[@swc-diygarage]

light em up

[@DDSpeedShop]

yup!

[@notj5712]

Does a burnout in the garage. Facing inward... Stupid AND lazy will always cost you. Didn't this time, but it's coming. Ask me how I know.

[@DDSpeedShop]

haha double negative 🤘