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C clip eliminator installation?

Has anyone installed a set of the Moser C clip eliminators on an 8.8 rear from a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe with disc brakes? Mine is an 87. If so, any info or recommendations for any unforseen difficulties that one might encounter?

C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #1 –
most will not work with disc brakes. call moser and make sure
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C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #2 –
Yeah I was just going to say I've never done one with disks

Make shure to use silicone on the ends of the axle tubes or they will leak

C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #3 –
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;408417
most will not work with disc brakes. call moser and make sure

I did call Moser and traded a bunch of emails with them. It actually appears that the Turbo Coupe backing plate makes the installation better because you already have a flat surface to attach to versus the style on the SN95 Mustang that apparently needs some milling to make it fit. I was just hoping to see if someone already had some real experience with this installation and had run into anything unforseen that needed to be addressed.

C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #4 –
Just my $.02

Eliminators are not designed for street use. They leak and do not handle side loads very well. The bearings are ball type on eliminators and that is the issue with side loads.  Strange has a new design street set for the Chevy 10-12 BOLT units. They use traditional roller or pillar bearings which are much better for side loads.  Not sure if they have an application for the 8.8. Basically i would not run a set on a street car. C eliminators are used in 1320 cars Not a street driven car as far as i know.


MOSER

 We do NOT recommend using C-Clip Eliminators for street use; a C-Clip Eliminator is made for drag race only ( As a safety issue so you do not loose an axle, if it breaks ).C-Clip Eliminators are made for the straight shot down the strip. If you use C-Clip Eliminators on the street the aluminum block will eventually flex from cornering or just going around curves causing the C-Clip Eliminator to leak Rearend fluid.

I have been building final drives for many many years and i have used clip eliminators on 1320 cars. They do not work on a street driven car. Never used the STRANGE units as i run a FORD NINE in all my high HP cars. The Ford NINE is the shiznit !!! By the way they do not use C CLIPS !!!


I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #5 –
XI did a C-Clip Eliminator kit on my Bird using the rear end out of a older fox body with  the SN95 axles and SN95 disc brakes along with some good Ford black silicone(Its been together for about 8 or 9 years and they haven't leaked yet). I made my own bracket for the calipers out of a 1/4 thick steel plate. My Bird is only for drag racing. I do agree with Tom about not using them on the street, they do make a nine inch end kit for the housing so you can use that style bearing for the street.
Donnie
10 Second NA TBird
Fredericksburg Va

C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #6 –
Sorry, I did forget to mention this will strictly be a footbrake drag car. I'd love to use the 9 in., but I'm too poor for that at the moment. Gotta use what I got for the time being.

C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #7 –
I am also poor and converted to 10" drums from a Ranger to make it all work well and get those coveted 5 lugs. If you are planning on going any where near the 10's, I would convert to the 5 lug.
I do not think that you should not have too many issues as I just completed mine with a strange set up and it is no larger than the axle  assembly of the rearend. It fit well and was not in the way of my drum set up. WIth that said, I do believe that it will fit nicely behind your rotor without any clearance issues.

C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #8 –
Yes, the plan is to go with 5 lug 31 spline axles and a spool.

C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #9 –
31 spline is a safe investment .......stock 28 on a race day uhh lol


C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #10 –
I just did 35 spline and a spool from strange, converted to 5 lug and c clip eliminated all at the same time. It was not really expensive and I set the gears up myself. I also converted the pinion  to a 1350 style from strange.

C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Lightningbird;408561
I just did 35 spline and a spool from strange, converted to 5 lug and c clip eliminated all at the same time. It was not really expensive and I set the gears up myself. I also converted the pinion  to a 1350 style from strange.

What did you do on your rear brake set up?

C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #12 –
I'm a little interested in the cclip eliminators too, but at this point I'm still using the c-clips with my moser axles and detroit trutrac, especially being an autox car.  Somehow, I'm a bit leery of them though.

Also sometimes a 9" isn't as strong as you think it is
31 spline stock axles


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C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #13 –
Been there with stock axles. That is why i don't use them any more.
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

C clip eliminator installation?

Reply #14 –
You can also have 9" ends welded to a 8.8

Stock axles are wack