Why does Moser 12 bolt C-clip axle setup not leak?
06-06-2003 | 08:55 AM
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Re: Why does Moser 12 bolt C-clip axle setup not leak? Just like stock, you beat the bearing in the housing, then the seal goes on. The bearings ride on the axle itself and the c-clips on the inside keep the axles from coming out. Disadvantage there is if you break an axle the axle/wheel can come out. You also have to take the cover off to pull the axles..
I have never seen a Moser rear without the c-clip eliminators but they do list it on their website, all 12 bolts ever put into cars stock didnt have c-clip eliminators so I'm sure Moser just uses the OE (or close to it) bearings/seals..
I have never seen a Moser rear without the c-clip eliminators but they do list it on their website, all 12 bolts ever put into cars stock didnt have c-clip eliminators so I'm sure Moser just uses the OE (or close to it) bearings/seals..
06-06-2003 | 11:09 AM
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Re: Why does Moser 12 bolt C-clip axle setup not leak?
Why can't that same setup be used with the c-clip eliminator axles?
06-06-2003 | 11:16 AM
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Re: Why does Moser 12 bolt C-clip axle setup not leak? If you are asking why a setup cant be used with present c-clip eliminator rears its because grooves need to be in the end of the axles, plus i'm not sure if the side gears they modify in the eaton posi for 33 spline axles will even accept c-clips. I also have a feeling the housing ends may be different with a non c-clip setup.
If you are asking why they cant use that setup with c-clip eliminators in general, the purpose of the c-clip eliminator is so the axle doesnt slide out of it breaks. The c-clip on the inside is the only thing holding the axle on a stock non-eliminator setup - the axle can slide in and out freely. They press a bearing on the axle with a c-clip eliminator setup and the backing plate/caliper mount is what holds the axle in.
Since its pretty tough to break one of these axles (I think the c-clip rears only come with 31 spline though) I would probably feel fairly safe without the c-clip eliminators. As long as the axles are hardened properly where the bearing rides on them it should be a more trouble free, high mileage friendly setup then the self lubed/inner seal bearings they use with the c-clip eliminators - unless you snap an axle of course
If you are asking why they cant use that setup with c-clip eliminators in general, the purpose of the c-clip eliminator is so the axle doesnt slide out of it breaks. The c-clip on the inside is the only thing holding the axle on a stock non-eliminator setup - the axle can slide in and out freely. They press a bearing on the axle with a c-clip eliminator setup and the backing plate/caliper mount is what holds the axle in.
Since its pretty tough to break one of these axles (I think the c-clip rears only come with 31 spline though) I would probably feel fairly safe without the c-clip eliminators. As long as the axles are hardened properly where the bearing rides on them it should be a more trouble free, high mileage friendly setup then the self lubed/inner seal bearings they use with the c-clip eliminators - unless you snap an axle of course
