c-clip elimators + disk brakes. Why not?

[fushnicken]

c-clip eliminators + disk brakes. Why not?

I was thinking about hardening my 8.8 rear with some new axles, differential and gears.

Got the gears. Shopping for axles and a stronger differential. My friend suggested going with c-clip eliminators for safety if possible. I am a long way from having to worry about NHRA rules, but I figured it may be good to try and cover this option if possible.

So far I have only seen axles that come with c-clips for the 8.8's with disk brakes. To further complicate matters I have ABS brakes. The write-up on the Strange axles says that their c-clip eliminator kit is not for use on disk brake equipped vehicles.

I guess I am missing the why part of this equation??? Can someone show me the light if you know?

And if it's not an option, what is the best option (minus the obvious 9-inch replacement with drum brakes).

 

[bayellowstang]

I believe the reason is there is no need for the eliminators. The disk brake rotor and or the calipers would have to break for the axle to come out.

This is my opinion and not fact.

 

[maypo59]

The eliminator goes on the end of the axle housing, I have always understood that it interfered eith the caliper, or the sensor ring.

 

[Killercanary]

Both statements above are correct.

 

[5ohhh]

I installed 33 Spline Mosers in my 8.8 and the kit I used is infact designed for Fox body cars with drum brakes. You have to mill down the factory backing plates to get the C-Clip eliminators to work. If you dont have any access to a machine shop then I would say try to stick with the C-Clips. Also, the housing must be cut off like 2 inches i think it was in order for the c-clip eliminators to bolt up. It is indeed a task and word of advice is while all thats out beef up the differential too because the stock traction lock doesent hold up too well after modding begins.

 

[Redsnk95]

OK...Moser and Strange both make 94-up c-clip/disc brake axles. I know b/c I have Moser 94/95 specific 33splines w/ c-clip eliminators and stock disc brakes in my car. I was looking at Strange's catalog and see that they now offer 94-up axles. You can even reuse your ABS exciter ring on both set-ups. 94-up specific axles are longer than foxbody/drum axles.

Troy


What's going on Paul?

 

[fushnicken]

I was checking out the 94-95 Strange axles with the c-clip in particular. If I get them I will have to upgrade to a 31-spline differential, which is probably a good idea anyway. This is obviously going to be the easiest to install, because it will work with ABS exciters, disk brakes, etc.

I am forcing myself to upgrade suspension and drive train before motor. Even though I really want to go the other way around, but I figure this will work out better in the long run.

If (scratch that - When) I get to a point where c-clip eliminators are really needed, I will probably be compelled to switch to a 9-inch rear. But that is like 5 years away probably and I have many more mods to make before I'd have horsepower and timeslips to warrant eliminators.

I'm keeping it street/strip for now. At some point I may decide to go all out. Until then I will probably keep the clips.

Thanks for the feedback!!!