Full Spool for 8.6" Rear ends?

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Jun 5, 2006 | 11:22 PM

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Rhino79

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Already got the Auburn waiting to go in. Motor first though.

Jun 5, 2006 | 11:43 PM

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isnt the auburn only rated for liek 400rwhp?

Jun 6, 2006 | 12:55 AM

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auburn is better than a spool for a street vehicle but not my #1 or #2 choice. If you haven't spent the money yet then stop please!

Jun 6, 2006 | 07:43 AM

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Money already spent....I thought Auburn made good ****.

Jun 6, 2006 | 08:18 AM

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Eaton>detroit>auburn IMO....

Jun 6, 2006 | 08:53 AM

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yes rhino from what I hear auburn wont be that much better then the G80 in the higher HP numbers.

Tell them you wrecked the truck and get a refund, lol worth a shot!

Jun 6, 2006 | 09:45 AM

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Mr. Sandog

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My shop told me the only reason he recommended Auburn is because they were more profitable for him. I told him to put in an Eaton.

Jun 6, 2006 | 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by onebadrubi

yes rhino from what I hear auburn wont be that much better then the G80 in the higher HP numbers.

The Auburn will be a hell of a lot better than the G80. I have several friends that have had great luck with Auburn in their street/strip cars so I think it's worth a try.

Aug 11, 2016 | 09:43 PM

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speedy.5013

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gm 8.6 spool

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Originally Posted by I5M5

Its a bad idea if you have drum brakes. Spools can break a axle fairly easily. In drum brakes, when the axle breaks it goes shooting out the side of truck tire and all. When a disc brake axle breaks the caliper keeps it from going anywhere. Of course C-clip eliminators and such will help prevent all that. I used to daily drive a mustang with a full spool. Lots of fun but be careful.

Im thinking about getting a yukon full spool in a gm 8.6 on my silverado ..i have disk brakes.do i really need c clip eliminators?i keep breaking lockers i just want something thats gonna last..since i do offroad alot
Any info helps thanks in advance

Aug 12, 2016 | 01:19 AM

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You'll probably just start breaking something else once the spool goes in. Off road **** helps cause traction is usually non-existent, but based on your typing it sound like you just need to save up for a simple 9" swap. Just my .02