8.8 and c-clip eliminator question

[Illusions]

ok those running the 8.8 with disc brakes. What are you using for c-clip eliminators?

Suggestions?

[1iron]

I run Moser axles and c-clip eliminators.

[BAD BOB]

must be going fast to need eliminators

[Bradleyrj]

I have strange stuff. Went together easily. I had a problem with the seals in the elims not fitting the axles properly. Strange shipped me two new seals, no questions asked, and didnt want my old seals back. So for the customer service alone I recommend them.

[WTFWSAT]

I used Strange parts...the paper gaskets worked the first time around but now i use the gray high torque silicone...no leaks.

[BigdaddyDupree]

When I called strange the guy I talked to was a prick so I went moser. And.buddy got me a good deal with them seeing that he is/was a moser dealer

[Illusions]

I've checked online for the parts but I can't find any for the DISC brakes just drums. Is this something you need to just call and ask for?


must be going fast to need eliminators

No, we will never be fast enough, just dreaming. Plus never know if I get a tail wind and the track is running downhill with a 25% slope and being towed by the RCF, :)

[SLOWGREEN73]

stock disc brakes = c clip eliminator :hysterical:

[BAD BOB]

thats true

[1998ta__1991rs]

stock disc brakes = c clip eliminator :hysterical:

Hal=:fial:

[BAD BOB]

neither will keep wheel from coming off when it shears the studs! LT1 torque FTW

[bwelch]

stock disc brakes = c clip eliminator :hysterical:

:hysterical:

[Illusions]

only problem is stock disc brakes do not count as c-clip eliminators at the track per the rules. It might in the "redneck nationals" but not at a real track.

3 serious answers here and the rest is BS. Typical CHP, sometimes I wonder why I even bother.

Under NHRA general regulations 2:2

Axle Retention Devices
All cars except Stock and some ET cars as noted in Class Requirement must be equipped with a satisfactory means of rear axle retention minimum .120 inch aluminum or .09 inch steel bearing retainer mandatory. Stock C clip axle retention prohibited as outlined in Class Requirements.

Section 5A ET

Aftermarket axles and retention devices mandatory on any car running 10.99 (6.99 in 1/8) or quicker with locked differential.

[BAD BOB]

thats how we roll! most of us aint certified NHRA

[WTFWSAT]

Are you using the stock disc brakes? Do they have the emergency brake on the inner part of the disc? Does the caliper bracket bolt to the inside of the flange or the outside? Im running aerospace rears and my bracket is sandwiched between the elim and axle flange.

[bwelch]

thats how we roll! most of us aint certified NHRA

This might apply to the broke ford theory since its got an 8.8:hide:

[Darryl Buckner]

Gerald welded 9" end tubes to my 8.8, so I use standard 9" 4 bolt backing plates and bearings and bearing seals, with Aerospace rear discs. I think he did the same thing to Harry's car also. No leaking eliminators.:bigthumb:

[bwelch]

From the looks of things you might have to buy some aerospace brakes to be able to run a c-clip eliminator

http://www.nmradigital.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73269

[slowgreen99]

only problem is stock disc brakes do not count as c-clip eliminators at the track per the rules. It might in the "redneck nationals" but not at a real track.

3 serious answers here and the rest is BS. Typical CHP, sometimes I wonder why I even bother.

so I guess yal put a cage in the blazer?

And why do you cry about some joking around answers? Go to the s10 boards where people must have no sense of humor if you know the outcome of a post on here.

[Darryl Buckner]

This might apply to the broke ford theory since its got an 8.8:hide:

My 8.8 is doing fine and I can run 10.99..:bigthumb:

[RobertHolton1]

i got moser c clip eliminators on a 8.8 with stock disk brakes... bolted right up

[KRYPTONITE]

i got moser c clip eliminators on a 8.8 with stock disk brakes... bolted right up

LMAO:hysterical::hysterical:

[LXtasy]

so I guess yal put a cage in the blazer?



It will here very shortly even though the tracks around here don't require one. Its a safety thing and required at other tracks that actually tech. We are trying to get every thing in order per the rules and regulations to not get booted off the track.

[gearmesh, inc.]

C-clip eliminators with factory disc brakes on the 8.8 requires milling out an area on the caliper brackets to let the housing of the eliminator sit flat. The caliper bracket gets sandwiched between the flange on the axle tube and the bearing housing of the eliminator.

[Bradleyrj]

C-clip eliminators with factory disc brakes on the 8.8 requires milling out an area on the caliper brackets to let the housing of the eliminator sit flat. The caliper bracket gets sandwiched between the flange on the axle tube and the bearing housing of the eliminator.

Not on mine. I moved the caliper bracket to the inside of the axle housing end flange (which the c-clip elim is bolted to)
But I think it depends on which axles you use??? I used Fox length axles.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l289/BradleyRJ/Mustang/THE%20GT/IMG_0014.jpg

[Illusions]

we're running stock Explorer 31 spline axles without the e-brake hardware. does this make a difference too?

[gearmesh, inc.]

Not on mine. I moved the caliper bracket to the inside of the axle housing end flange (which the c-clip elim is bolted to)
But I think it depends on which axles you use??? I used Fox length axles.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l289/BradleyRJ/Mustang/THE%20GT/IMG_0014.jpg

Thanks for the pic. I have never seen or heard of it being done that way. It does look to require the correct length of axle stick out past the eliminator housing, though. I'd imagine that if necessary, some spacers and longer bolts could be used to move the caliper out away from the newly inboard mounted caliper bracket.

[Bradleyrj]

When you do it this way ( late model stock Cobra brakes on Fox length axles ) you have to put a very thing washer between the caliper and bracket to center it over the rotor. Otherwise thats the only spacer thats used.

[gearmesh, inc.]

I did notice the one washer spacer in your pic. Interesting.

[Illusions]

would you still be using stock length axles for this? At the time I do this I would also be changing to aftermarket axles.

[BAD BOB]

if they are factory length replacement axles that shouldnt matter