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WildBillyT · 09-26-2006, 07:33 PM

Sure.

Stock axles are held in by C-Clips which are located on the inside of the carrier. When these go, there is nothing holding your axles in. Some people swear that a disc brake caliper will do so but I've seen instances where this is not so with my own eyes.

C-Clip eliminators allow you to have better axle retention. They mimic Ford 9" housing ends with a bolt on axle clamp (actually, putting Ford style housing ends on a GM axle housing is typically the best way overall) and that way a catistrophic axle failure is not as, well, catastrophic.

In your case you will probably be fine. While the NHRA requires this at 10.99 or faster, I'd do it at 11.99 or faster just to be safe. People who run spools don't even have the option if I remember correctly- they have to use C-Clip Eliminators or Ford Housing ends even if they run 10 minute 1/4s.

What is your budget for this rear build? It looks to me that you may end up close to a 12 bolt (cost wise) anyway...

09-26-2006, 07:33 PM	#4
WildBillyT Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 12,573 iTrader: (10)	Sure. Stock axles are held in by C-Clips which are located on the inside of the carrier. When these go, there is nothing holding your axles in. Some people swear that a disc brake caliper will do so but I've seen instances where this is not so with my own eyes. C-Clip eliminators allow you to have better axle retention. They mimic Ford 9" housing ends with a bolt on axle clamp (actually, putting Ford style housing ends on a GM axle housing is typically the best way overall) and that way a catistrophic axle failure is not as, well, catastrophic. In your case you will probably be fine. While the NHRA requires this at 10.99 or faster, I'd do it at 11.99 or faster just to be safe. People who run spools don't even have the option if I remember correctly- they have to use C-Clip Eliminators or Ford Housing ends even if they run 10 minute 1/4s. What is your budget for this rear build? It looks to me that you may end up close to a 12 bolt (cost wise) anyway... __________________ -Bill '68 Nova SS: Vortec 350 6 spd 4.11 9" DSE 4wdisc Last edited by WildBillyT; 09-26-2006 at 07:35 PM.