C-CLIP Eliminators?
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Isn't the purpose of those eliminators so you can pull your axles out without draining the oil, taking off the cover, and then pulling the c-clips out all in order to just be able to pull your axles? If anything, the c-clips themselves are what keep your axles in.
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Strange, Moser, Mark Williams, and there are probably others that make them too.
Basically, a bearing is presses on to your axle, and there is a bearing retainer that bolts the assembly to the rear end housing. Most heavy duty or aftermarket rear ends utilize this option. Some racing divisions will not allow C-clips to begin with.
I agree one advantage being keeping the tire on when the axle breaks. When I bought my car the guy showed me a couple of 10-bolt axles in the corner that twisted off at the splines. Keep in mind C-clips can fail as well, end reult being the same.
Basically, a bearing is presses on to your axle, and there is a bearing retainer that bolts the assembly to the rear end housing. Most heavy duty or aftermarket rear ends utilize this option. Some racing divisions will not allow C-clips to begin with.
I agree one advantage being keeping the tire on when the axle breaks. When I bought my car the guy showed me a couple of 10-bolt axles in the corner that twisted off at the splines. Keep in mind C-clips can fail as well, end reult being the same.