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Topic: C-clip eliminators
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
Uncle Frank
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How important are they? Also what happens if not installed and what happens when they are installed? Explain please. thanks guys.
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AKA Franky Freaking 5 liter
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mtbaughs
Road Racer
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Used by drag racers to eliminate the stock c-clips on the diff. Locks the axles in on the end of the axle tubes.
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R.I.P. Charlie Bruno Dec 2001
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66 AC COBRA
Nitrous King
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Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Used by drag racers to eliminate the stock c-clips on the diff. Locks the axles in on the end of the axle tubes.
and usually leak ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
if they didnt have a reputation for leaking i would get a set, but i dont want to park my street car on cardboard
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FFR AC Cobra
72 Vega - WCHRA Extreme 10.5
Posts: 6280 | From: Winters | Registered: Feb 2002
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Yellow94GT
Mr. 60 FT
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They are also a required piece of equiptment when going down the track in times of 10.99 or faster ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
(edit, its either 10.99 or 11.99, not sure)
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
Uncle Frank
Member # 895
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Originally posted by 66 AC COBRA:
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Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Used by drag racers to eliminate the stock c-clips on the diff. Locks the axles in on the end of the axle tubes.
and usually leak
if they didnt have a reputation for leaking i would get a set, but i dont want to park my street car on cardboard
Really I never new that! Well say if i don't run them and the C-clip brakes, what is the odds of that and won't the wheel and axel fly out?
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AKA Franky Freaking 5 liter
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the50ho
THE50HO
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drew brings up a great point....leaks suck, and it's not likely they will know at the track...but ask yourself, "How fast are you really wanting to go?", and go from there. ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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Posts: 4057 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000
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John91coupe
CAFords OG
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Originally posted by 66 AC COBRA:
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Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Used by drag racers to eliminate the stock c-clips on the diff. Locks the axles in on the end of the axle tubes.
and usually leak
if they didnt have a reputation for leaking i would get a set, but i dont want to park my street car on cardboard
I have a fix for that so if you do decide to get them let me know. Mine leaked like crazy when I installed them but since I fixed them they haven't leaked a drop.
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Posts: 1361 | From: Grass Valley, CA | Registered: Sep 2000
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66 AC COBRA
Nitrous King
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Originally posted by John91coupe:
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Originally posted by 66 AC COBRA:
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Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Used by drag racers to eliminate the stock c-clips on the diff. Locks the axles in on the end of the axle tubes.
and usually leak
if they didnt have a reputation for leaking i would get a set, but i dont want to park my street car on cardboard
I have a fix for that so if you do decide to get them let me know. Mine leaked like crazy when I installed them but since I fixed them they haven't leaked a drop.
please tell me your secret, because i want to run them but i dont want leaks ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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FFR AC Cobra
72 Vega - WCHRA Extreme 10.5
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
Uncle Frank
Member # 895
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Originally posted by John91coupe:
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Originally posted by 66 AC COBRA:
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Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Used by drag racers to eliminate the stock c-clips on the diff. Locks the axles in on the end of the axle tubes.
and usually leak
if they didnt have a reputation for leaking i would get a set, but i dont want to park my street car on cardboard
I have a fix for that so if you do decide to get them let me know. Mine leaked like crazy when I installed them but since I fixed them they haven't leaked a drop.
Preach on Brother, preach on!
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the50ho
THE50HO
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Originally posted by 98slowhoe I don't have a fast car:
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Originally posted by John91coupe:
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Originally posted by 66 AC COBRA:
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Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Used by drag racers to eliminate the stock c-clips on the diff. Locks the axles in on the end of the axle tubes.
and usually leak
if they didnt have a reputation for leaking i would get a set, but i dont want to park my street car on cardboard
I have a fix for that so if you do decide to get them let me know. Mine leaked like crazy when I installed them but since I fixed them they haven't leaked a drop.
Preach on Brother, preach on!
AMEN TO THAT! LET US HEAR IT! ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
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Posts: 4057 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000
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cobraman_1994
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i agree!
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badazz
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get yer ends welded
Posts: 1342 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Sep 2002
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Jeff S
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Member # 371
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9" housing ends are THE WAY TO GO! They are track legal, they never leak, they cost the same or less than c-clip eliminators and overall are just a better design.
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John91coupe
CAFords OG
Member # 18
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What you need to do is to install an factory axle seal in the end of the tube but it needs to be modified first. The modification requires that you cut slits in the O.D. of the seal. The reason for this is that the factory seal is a little too big to fit in the unmachined part of the axle tube that is available. The original part of the tube gets cut off to fit the eliminator. Once the slits are made in the seal you just insert it into the tube (with minor persuation) and then run a bead of RTV between the seal and the axle tube. I will try to post a pic of the seal but I'm not sure if the host allows it. If not, maybe someone here will host it.
Aah, that worked. The slits need to go all the way around the seal. This one was partially done.
[ March 01, 2004, 07:02 PM: Message edited by: John91coupe ]
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D-2R ProCharged R302 331
1.410 60 ft.
5.784 @ 122.92 1/8
8.953 @ 155.08
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Posts: 1361 | From: Grass Valley, CA | Registered: Sep 2000
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mustanggt5091
All I need is.....
Member # 444
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sounds like a good idea to me. How long have you had it like that with out leaking? I have always heard to do the 9" big bearing swap and have the axle tubes welded up for increased strength
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Posts: 2353 | From: Fairfield / Santa Rosa , Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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John91coupe
CAFords OG
Member # 18
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I modified mine about 3 years ago and they haven't leaked a drop. They work in the same manner as factory seals which last quite a while before they leak. No other RTV is needed on the eliminator, only the RTV on the seal to axle tube. Also, the eliminator bearings do not need the axle oil for lubrication because they are sealed so no need to worry about that. Doing the 9" ends is also a good way to go as long as you satisified with the brake setups that go along with them. I believe that the axle lengths also need to be modified to fit the 8.8 housing but I'm not sure on that.
One thing to note though. This mod only works up to 31 spline axles, which is what I have. The seal opening will not accommodate anything larger then 31 spline.
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D-2R ProCharged R302 331
1.410 60 ft.
5.784 @ 122.92 1/8
8.953 @ 155.08
MM&FF Feature June 2003
Posts: 1361 | From: Grass Valley, CA | Registered: Sep 2000
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