Mini spool install on the junkyard ford 8.8

[@Squirrely429]

Cool solution extending the splines! ill probly just trim the c-clips on mine 😊

[@gary-powdercoatingspeciali3093]

Very informative and now I feel confident that I can achieve the same results. Thank you for being so detailed.

[@FollowTheBuilds]

Many thanks for these tips. Your helping a community...keep making it better!

[@toyshopfab]

Thank you and you keep doing the same!!

[@RiggsGarage]

Checking this out, good timing on the video, I'm about to do this on my ratty truck to attempt traction. Nice work!

[@toyshopfab]

Thank you

[@sdragnut]

Great Vid, Thanks!! I installed one from Jegs in a 01 mustang gt today. Happy to report no grinding was needed, stock c-clips slid right in. The stock pin from the lsd carrier did fit right in, but had the mini spool pin, so installed it. Mini spool pin was the same, except had no flats ground in it like the oem.

[@toyshopfab]

It's always a good feeling when you order parts and they go right in. Thanks for watching and thank you for the comment!!

[@sdragnut]

I fugure the manufacturer saw your video and decided to make some changes. Thank you for showing the way👍

[@Frankthebank761]

Keep them coming man. Enjoying this build. Plan on getting a similar mustang in the near future and going to use your videos to help the build. 👍

[@davidlewis2641]

Grind flat spots on the sides of the c clips is how I've always done it

[@gary-powdercoatingspeciali3093]

I've known about grinding the C clamp, but this man maintains the strength and integrity which is necessary when drag racing. I feel grinding the C clamp would create play as well as weaken the C clamp.

[@RealSteelStreet]

He’s referring to just grinding the edges enough to fit into the same slots that your locking squares do. C-clips would remain the same thickness AND length back-to-gap👌🏼 They’re simply retaining the axles anyway, unlike grinding ON the actual mini-spool itself 🤷🏻‍♂️ Which, honestly, c-clips are a big no-no for drag racing anyway cuz when an axle breaks it’s coming OUT regardless! Best option would be a c-clip eliminator and full spool obviously but poor men gotta do what poor men gotta do! Lol

[@topnotchcontent]

That was remarkable!!!

[@topnotchcontent]

I have a 3ed Generation Explorer, and I'm thinking about putting a locker in it. Would it ruin my truck as a daily commute with that type of rear end?

[@toyshopfab]

If you installed a mini spool then yes, it would decrease the life of your tires due to not being able to slip on turns but if you installed a limited slip or a air locker that would be better for a daily driver.

[@chrismuncey3861]

If you have access to a lathe you could remove just a small amount of the splines on the bottom outside letting it slide down a little more without messing with the axil.

[@toyshopfab]

A lathe is definitely on my list!

[@neight2739]

excellent video man, have you had any problems/failures with the mini spool?

[@toyshopfab]

Thank you. This particular setup has not been in the car yet but I have not had any problems with this brand of mini spool in any other rear-end.(Ford 8in or GM 10 bolt)

[@dangerdeven]

I fought and fought to get my blocks in. Had to grind them down even.

[@nitrofish1974]

Hey buddy follow your videos awesome 👌 work. Had one question:can I use regular mig wire to weld up axle tubes to the cast housing on 8.8 or i need specific wire??

[@toyshopfab]

There are many different answers to that question but I will tell you what I did. I cleaned up the axle tubes and housing really good with a wire wheel then preheated the area with a torch and used my mig welder with .030 wire and welded it up. I have not had a problem yet (and hopefully I don't) but it wouldn't hurt to look and see what other guys are doing as well. I hope this helps!

[@nitrofish1974]

@@toyshopfab thats awesome 👌 I can do that. The guy at the fabrication series says he used 309l stainless steel rods which I don't have so I'll do what you suggested cuz I have torches and everything I need . Thanks for your prompt response 👍 your awesome 👌 👏

[@captainboose8788]

Great stuff!

[@toyshopfab]

Thanks!

[@walterstamp1303]

Grind the C clips down much easier.

[@TheDuck8679]

Question, I'm building a vic for a dirt track car. I'm trying to make the race this weekend so I just plan on welding the spider gears until I can get a spool. Will I still be able to get everything apart to put a spool in after welding it up?

[@toyshopfab]

No, so if you weld it up plan on getting another carrier

[@sabrom]

What if you Could trim down the c -clips like on a belt sander very lightly ya hink?

[@toyshopfab]

You probably could depending on how much. Mine would have been about half and since they hold the axles in, I decided to taper the splines.

[@hear5127]

Thank you all I can say

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

Very strange. This is the first time I've seen this issue. Watched a couple of other people install mini spools in 8.8 rears, everything dropped right into place. China made mini spool?

[@toyshopfab]

That could very well be the case, I did get it off of Ebay

[@Jay-zk7xk]

With doing this , is it point less to do c clip eleminators ?

[@toyshopfab]

You can still do the C-Clip eliminator if you want but it is not necessary with this setup unless you're drag racing or concerned about the axel sliding out with drum brakes.

[@hedgepethracing9590]

I got the 8.8 explorer rearend, I nly it's got 3:55, and has no s clip in the center.. what is this I got just an open diff

[@toyshopfab]

From the sounds of it yes, it's an open diff

[@BillyP-49Chevy]

Great thinking with the grinder. For us morons maybe you could just let us know in the future cost of the part and maybe even part number.

[@toyshopfab]

It's in the description

[@colbymagew8840]

Does the mini spool work with a limited slip carrier ?

[@toyshopfab]

Nope, it only works in the open style carrier

[@DreDrizzle24]

I have gears in my rear end but it’s only pulling one tire 28 spline so do I need a spool or what?

[@toyshopfab]

A mini spool is the cheapest way to have both wheels turning the same but a limited slip is better for a daily driver/ street car

[@DreDrizzle24]

@@toyshopfab so would I need to get one for 31 spline or 28? I have a 28 spline now

[@toyshopfab]

You would need a 28 spline

[@DreDrizzle24]

@@toyshopfab ok thanks bro

[@rxmarlo2303]

@@toyshopfab is a 2000 lincoln town car 3.08 ratio 28 spline?

[@RealSteelStreet]

No disrespect, but to me this is a classic case of WAY overthinking it, but I get that a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do…It’s just a whole lot easier to simply hold it with a pair of pliers with the gap facing away from you and then grind the 2 outside edges of the c-clip on a bench grinder just enough to slide in the same spot on your half as your locking square does 🤷🏻‍♂️ Then you’re also not grinding on any part of the actual mini-spool itself and losing structural integrity or spline surface👌🏼 C-clips are still the same thickness & same length back to gap, all they’re doing is retaining the axle anyway. Keep in mind though, every manufacturer’s is a little different…I’ve even had some where the blocks are too tall/tight to to spin into the carrier and had to grind little arches on the bottom for them to sit down on the axle ends further. I’m like you though, keep EVERY part till you’re done and try to keep everything as tight as possible with no unnecessary slack 👏🏼

[@Whosurdaddy71]

C clips suck just get an eliminator kit.