C Clip Eliminators

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Mar 22, 2004 | 04:59 PM

z28dan

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C Clip Eliminators

I am installing a new Moser 12 bolt rear end. The stock 10 bolt had C-clips to hold the axles in the housing. How does a C-clip eliminator work? Am I to assume that the pressed bearing against the caliper mount holds this thing in? I can't believe that. How is this thing held together under cornering forces?

Mar 22, 2004 | 05:05 PM

Zo6Killer

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They actually bolt onto the housing ends. They definately hold the axles in place, the only problem is that they usually leak after awhile(from what I've seen).

Mar 22, 2004 | 05:08 PM

z28dan

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So the press fit bearing against the caliper mount is enough eh? Wow. seems like a press fit is weaker than a c clip to me. Anything I can do to stop the leaking?

Mar 22, 2004 | 05:30 PM

JRcamaroZ28

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there is 4 bolts that hold the axle in at the ends, it isnt going anywhere. i have a Moser 12-bolt and mine doesnt leak (at least yet) and i have around 1500 miles on it. if it does its not a hard fix

JR

Mar 22, 2004 | 07:11 PM

z28dan

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wait, the axle has to spin. you are bolting the caliper mount to the axle housing. What is stopping the axle from sliding out is the bearing that is press fitted to the axle shaft. The bearing rides against the caliper mount. Just seems weak to me.