Aftermarket C-Clips?!

[89MustangGX]

if i get 3" will they clear the pony rim center caps? and will i need new lug nuts? thanks!

I'm not sure about the studs fitting under the caps, though I'd like to know myself (maybe I'll pick up a set for street duty).

The lug nuts -- you will definitely need open ended. That could be stock but if you have exposed lug rims you will most likely need different ones.

 

[Stang8URMPRT]

I have seen ARP or Moser studs on a car with ponies before, and no, he couldn't put the center caps on because they did not fit with the long studs. I didn't know some were "thread in" or "bolt in".. new to me, but granted... I've never installed aftermarket axles.

 

[bobbys9350]

allright, ill just call them and see awhat i need, thanks!

 

[89MustangGX]

I didn't know some were "thread in" or "bolt in".. new to me, but granted... I've never installed aftermarket axles.

That's ok, my Haynes manual in my back yard shed doesn't say that either.

 

[Stang8URMPRT]

That's ok, my Haynes manual in my back yard shed doesn't say that either.

Good for you!

 

[TIMMY2734]

Ive never heard of a c clip breaking. What usually happens is that the axle itself will break. So no matter what the c-clip is made of, it aint gonna hold thte axle from sliding out. Thats why you should switch to eliminators or 9" ends if you plan on running in the 11s

 

[bobbys9350]

ya, im gonna stick with this, andf down the road buy the elm. kit when i need it

 

[Shakerhood]

Not that I know of,you can get C-Clip eliminators which are safer anyway.

Do the axles have studs on them?You should be able to just cut off what up dont need,other wise ARP makes studs.Or you can use grade 8 bolts.

Not sure what size the stock studs are,but the studs on my Moser axles are 1/2".

Safer for drag racing, but not safer for street use.

 

[bobbys9350]

Safer for drag racing, but not safer for street use.

how come not safer for street use?!?!