What does C-Clip Eliminator do?

What does C-Clip Eliminator do?

On your Mustang’s rear differential, the axle shaft is held in place by a small c-clip. For safety reasons, most consumers will use a c-clip eliminator. These eliminators will completely remove this internal clip and replaced it with an externally pressed on bearing to hold the axle shaft into place.

Are C-clip eliminators needed?

They are not needed, and your rear calipers work as an axle retention device out of the hole. Unless you are running 9’s or quicker, C-clip axles with disc brakes work just fine.

Can you run C-clip eliminators on the street?

Can C-Clip Eliminators be used on the street? A. We do NOT recommend using C-Clip Eliminators for street use; a C-Clip Eliminator is made for drag race only ( As a safety issue so you do not loose an axle, if it breaks ). C-Clip Eliminators are made for the straight shot down the strip.

Can you reuse C-clip eliminators?

I have reused them on 12 bolts. It depends on if you can get to the center race with a bearing splitter to press it off. Worst case you’d have to buy a bearing. The old bearing will have a number and any bearing place will be able to get you a replacement.

Can I use C-clip eliminators on the street?

Can you reuse C clip eliminators?

Can Moser axles be Resplined?

Moser has a package deal on studs, retainers, and bearings that you can not beat anywhere. Even if they respline your axles you will need new bearings so factor that in as well.

Which is better C clip or C clip eliminator?

This special bearing, now called an 8.8 C Clip Eliminator or a 12-Bolt C Clip Eliminator, was not only safer; it was also much more durable. With a 1.140-inch inside diameter and low friction design, the C-Clip Eliminator could accommodate a thicker axle shoulder and broader bearing contact surface area than OEM bearings.

Do you need C clip eliminator in drag racing?

Now, many NHRA Classes require use of a C-Clip Eliminator type axle bearing. Under the extreme circumstances of drag racing, axles that are retained using only a small c-clip can lead to catastrophic results.

Can you remove C clips from a Yukon?

The Yukon Ultimate 88 kit eliminates the factory c-clips and converts your housing to use two 4340 Chrome-Moly bolt in axles. No welding is needed, just a little cutting to remove the factory axle bearing seat.

What happens if a C clip comes off?

If the c-clip breaks or comes off, the wheel and the entire axle may separate from the differential housing. This can be a danger to vehicle occupants and bystanders, alike. By using the Strange Kit you can ensure that the axle remains inside the housing.