mini spool in a ford 8.8

[wishihad1]

hey everybody

i want to spool the ford 8.8 im getting and know that a full spool requires c-clip eliminators. does a mini spool require the same

thanks

 

[KarlVP]

yes

 

[boise49ers]

So that elimnates the c-clips so your axles doesn't fall out ? Man that would be the perfect axle, an 8.8 with mini spool and no c-clips. To bad I just did the 44 upgrade.

 

[RyanM]

So that elimnates the c-clips so your axles doesn't fall out ? Man that would be the perfect axle, an 8.8 trussed with mini spool and no c-clips. To bad I just did the 44 upgrade.

fixed:kissyou:

 

[jeepnuts311]

Man that would be the perfect axle, an 8.8 with mini spool and no c-clips. To bad I just did the 44 upgrade.

wondering why you say this?

the dana 44 is a non c-clip axle, just put a mini spool in yours...

-Tim

 

[wishihad1]

so would a lunchbox like an aussie require c-clip eliminators also??

 

[MudDawg]

Because a STOCK 8.8 is stronger than a STOCK D-44.

 

[RyanM]

haha

i think those come with slots for em man

 

[87manche]

so would a lunchbox like an aussie require c-clip eliminators also??

no.
just replace the spider gears, and put the axle shafts in like normal.

 

[jeepnuts311]

Because a STOCK 8.8 is stronger than a STOCK D-44.

marginally, yes. it has a .3" larger ring gear, slightly larger pinion, etc...but its also narrower, c-clip and not bolt on... i wouldnt run bigger than 35s on either axle, i have a built 44 and im not going bigger than 35s.

and once you add a c-clip eliminator its not a stock axle anymore....so i would take the stock 44 over the stock 8.8 but thats just me.

-Tim

 

[wishihad1]

wouldn't run larger then stock on either..lol. i run 35s on my chry 8.25, and another buddy of mine runs locked 35s on the same rear end. im planning on going to locked 37s when i have a waggy front d44, it being narrower can easily be fixed with some 1 inch wheel spacers if you really want to, and theyre easier to get a hold of.

and yes i agree if you own a cherokee of course a d44 is going to be better stock to stock....IT BOLTS UP. move some perches around on the ford 8.8 and it isn't "stock" either is it

 

[boise49ers]

wondering why you say this?

the dana 44 is a non c-clip axle, just put a mini spool in yours...

-Tim

I've already got a Detroit in it. If I had to do it all over again I'd go the 8.8 mainly do to the fact disk conversions are a lot easier and if you spooled it and had the c-clip eliminator then basically it would be a better set up for probably about what I spent to build my 44 to where I have it right now.

 

[jeepnuts311]

I've already got a Detroit in it. If I had to do it all over again I'd go the 8.8 mainly do to the fact disk conversions are a lot easier and if you spooled it and had the c-clip eliminator then basically it would be a better set up for probably about what I spent to build my 44 to where I have it right now.

not knockin your style, just wondering why you asked. the disc brakes would definitely be nice.

i have a XJ44 with a detroit as well, and 33 spline chromo-shafts, and im also in the market for disc brakes.

this is probly what i will end up with, cheap and easy
http://www.tsmmfg.com/2562_44.htm

-Tim

 

[ewander]

Mini spools do not require c-clip eliminators. They fit right in place of the spider gears like a lunch box. I ran one in my 8.8 until I got sick of the spool effect and put a detroit in later. I wish I had just shelled out the cash and done it right the first time. If you havn't ran a spool before I suggest you drive one first. It isn't that bad, but apparently it got bad enough for me to switch it out. Plus I was wearing out my 35" MTRs too fast.....

Eric

 

[tealcherokee]

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