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shrtbx · 02-03-2010, 10:04 PM

What is a c clip axle??

Dooley Dude · 02-03-2010, 10:15 PM

The axle shafts are retained by a c-clip. If the axle or rear breaks, the entire wheel/axle can slide out of the housing. C-clip eliminators use safety hubs that are bolted directly to the axle housing.

shrtbx · 02-03-2010, 10:21 PM

That wouldnt have anything to do with the wether or not i have 28 or 30 splines does it? Im looking for a new ring and pinion set, and what i was looking at had a c clip axle option and a regular axle.

Dooley Dude · 02-03-2010, 10:32 PM

Danged if I know. What are the particulars for your truck? I imagine someone here can tell you if you have c-clips or not.

shrtbx · 02-03-2010, 10:36 PM

just a typical 1986 silverado shortbed. It has 3:08s in the back. I know its a 10 bold 8.5. But i have no idea how many splines i have. I know its not a posi.

raveer2000 · 02-03-2010, 10:36 PM

What year truck. Most likely you have a C-clip. Most GM axles are C-clip

raveer2000 · 02-03-2010, 10:40 PM

It should be a 10 bolt 28 spline C-clip

glock35ipsc · 02-03-2010, 10:55 PM

C-clip axle:

C-clip eliminator kit:

raveer2000 · 02-03-2010, 11:00 PM

Moser doesn't recommend using the C-clip eliminators on the street. The turns and flexing of everyday driving supposedly puts a lot of stress on the eliminators and causes them to leak over time. But on the other hand if you have a lot of power and snap an axle with C-clips there is nothing holding the wheel on the vehicle therefore letting the tire, wheel, brake, everything slide out and cause you to lose control.

glock35ipsc · 02-03-2010, 11:08 PM

3r!c84 · 02-03-2010, 11:41 PM

how do the c clip work in a posi type axle?

andrewmp6 · 02-04-2010, 04:49 AM

A clip works only one way in any type of rear end that uses them.Its there to hold the axle in that is it.Its the same on a 10 bolt a 12 bolt open lsd locker etc etc.

Keith Seymore · 02-04-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

C-clip axle:

C-clip eliminator kit:

Excellent pics, Bob.

shrtbx · 02-04-2010, 05:33 PM

i just want to do a simple ring and pinion swap. Does anyone have a part number to a set of 3;42 gears. Its a peg leg not a posi rear end.

3r!c84 · 02-04-2010, 05:42 PM

i did that on mine(3:42) you will like the change. you could spin a tire now lol

glock35ipsc · 02-04-2010, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrtbx

i just want to do a simple ring and pinion swap. Does anyone have a part number to a set of 3;42 gears. Its a peg leg not a posi rear end.

For what manufacturer? Richmond, Moser, Strange, Summit Racing, etcM?

thrtsxchambers · 02-04-2010, 07:53 PM

I'm no pro at this but isn't there a stamp on the rear axle that should tell you what is in it?

LONGHAIR · 02-04-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrtbx

i just want to do a simple ring and pinion swap. Does anyone have a part number to a set of 3;42 gears. Its a peg leg not a posi rear end.

There is no such thing as a "simple ring and pinion swap". It may look like a "bolt-in" type thing, but it just is not that easy. It takes some special tools, not the least of which is a press. It takes quite a bit of patience too. It is really not worth the investment in time/effort and tools to wrestle with learning....for a job you will probably only ever do once.

Pay a professional and get a warranty....is it just that easy.

shrtbx · 02-05-2010, 01:52 AM

[here is no such thing as a "simple ring and pinion swap". It may look like a "bolt-in" type thing, but it just is not that easy. It takes some special tools, not the least of which is a press. It takes quite a bit of patience too. It is really not worth the investment in time/effort and tools to wrestle with learning....for a job you will probably only ever do once.]

Im not going to try to change them myself. I want to buy the gear and get them done. With the motor i have now i can spin the tires with the 3:08s. Its a peg leg though so there is only one tire mark on the street lol lol..

02-03-2010, 10:04 PM	#1
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	What is a c clip axle?? What is a c clip axle??

02-03-2010, 10:15 PM	#2
Dooley Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 53	Re: What is a c clip axle?? The axle shafts are retained by a c-clip. If the axle or rear breaks, the entire wheel/axle can slide out of the housing. C-clip eliminators use safety hubs that are bolted directly to the axle housing.

02-03-2010, 10:21 PM	#3
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	Re: What is a c clip axle?? That wouldnt have anything to do with the wether or not i have 28 or 30 splines does it? Im looking for a new ring and pinion set, and what i was looking at had a c clip axle option and a regular axle.

02-03-2010, 10:32 PM	#4
Dooley Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 53	Re: What is a c clip axle?? Danged if I know. What are the particulars for your truck? I imagine someone here can tell you if you have c-clips or not.

02-03-2010, 10:36 PM	#5
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	Re: What is a c clip axle?? just a typical 1986 silverado shortbed. It has 3:08s in the back. I know its a 10 bold 8.5. But i have no idea how many splines i have. I know its not a posi.

02-03-2010, 10:36 PM	#6
raveer2000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 90	Re: What is a c clip axle?? What year truck. Most likely you have a C-clip. Most GM axles are C-clip __________________ 1972 K5 CST. Work in progress. 408CI 1980 K10

02-03-2010, 10:40 PM	#7
raveer2000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 90	Re: What is a c clip axle?? It should be a 10 bolt 28 spline C-clip __________________ 1972 K5 CST. Work in progress. 408CI 1980 K10

02-03-2010, 10:55 PM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: What is a c clip axle?? C-clip axle: C-clip eliminator kit: __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-03-2010 at 11:03 PM.

02-03-2010, 11:00 PM	#9
raveer2000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 90	Re: What is a c clip axle?? Moser doesn't recommend using the C-clip eliminators on the street. The turns and flexing of everyday driving supposedly puts a lot of stress on the eliminators and causes them to leak over time. But on the other hand if you have a lot of power and snap an axle with C-clips there is nothing holding the wheel on the vehicle therefore letting the tire, wheel, brake, everything slide out and cause you to lose control. __________________ 1972 K5 CST. Work in progress. 408CI 1980 K10

02-03-2010, 11:08 PM	#10
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: What is a c clip axle?? __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-03-2010, 11:41 PM	#11
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: What is a c clip axle?? how do the c clip work in a posi type axle? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

02-04-2010, 04:49 AM	#12
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: What is a c clip axle?? A clip works only one way in any type of rear end that uses them.Its there to hold the axle in that is it.Its the same on a 10 bolt a 12 bolt open lsd locker etc etc.

02-04-2010, 05:33 PM	#14
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	Re: What is a c clip axle?? i just want to do a simple ring and pinion swap. Does anyone have a part number to a set of 3;42 gears. Its a peg leg not a posi rear end.

02-04-2010, 05:42 PM	#15
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: What is a c clip axle?? i did that on mine(3:42) you will like the change. you could spin a tire now lol __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

02-04-2010, 07:53 PM	#17
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: What is a c clip axle?? I'm no pro at this but isn't there a stamp on the rear axle that should tell you what is in it?



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02-05-2010, 01:52 AM	#19
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	Re: What is a c clip axle?? [here is no such thing as a "simple ring and pinion swap". It may look like a "bolt-in" type thing, but it just is not that easy. It takes some special tools, not the least of which is a press. It takes quite a bit of patience too. It is really not worth the investment in time/effort and tools to wrestle with learning....for a job you will probably only ever do once.] Im not going to try to change them myself. I want to buy the gear and get them done. With the motor i have now i can spin the tires with the 3:08s. Its a peg leg though so there is only one tire mark on the street lol lol.. Last edited by shrtbx; 02-05-2010 at 01:57 AM.

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