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Are C-Clip Eliminators as good as they say???

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Old 04-25-2006, 03:46 PM
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Does somebody has experience with C-Clip eliminators from Moser Engineering??
I've put those on my 8.8 rearaxle but i have to change them every two years because of leaking on my brake shoes and this is not what i'm waiting for.
I use them for abouth 6 years but this is becoming a pain in the *** my mileage is not on the high side and i have to change the bearings in an interval of abouth 3000 miles is this normal? or am i doing something wrong!!
PLEASE HELP any advice is welcome because here in the Netherlands i can't find any info on this.
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my buddy had his leak on him, he just sealed them up with silicone, and there hasnt been any problems.. You may look into strange ones as i heard they dont leak
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having c-clips may save your life
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having c-clips may save your life
I wish it was that simple. if i want that i have to get a new 8.8 axle and this is something you can't get at every corner overhere.
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having c-clips may save your life
I think you have it wrong. The C-clip eliminator is what will save your ***. If an axel breaks with c-clips, the wheel end will walk right out of the housing. The eliminator kit will keep the broke end in the housing.
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I understand...but what will keep me from replacing the bearings every time. Is it true what they say abouth Strange are those eliminators better??
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I understand...but what will keep me from replacing the bearings every time. Is it true what they say abouth Strange are those eliminators better??
In my experiance the C-clip kits put pressure on the bearings, you can actually feel the drag when you spin the wheels, this is why your bearings are wearing. I have always liked to weld 9 inch housing ends on the axel tubes,but that is not the simple or cheap way to go.
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Are those for sale from Ford Motorsport??can you give a picture of this setup please (when possible)
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I am not sure if FMS offers them. We always just cut them off an old 9 inch. You will want a reputible chassis shop to this kind of work for you.
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