[Loner]

My 68 12bolt has aluminum adaptors in back of the axels,,,,,what is the main purpose for these? are they a good thing or bad ? anyone?

 

[mike reeh]

describe what and where they are better.. i dont understand, the only think I can think of is they are c-clip eliminator safety hubs.. are they inside the drum right in front of the backing plates?

Mike

 

[Loner]

Mike, Yes I just found out today that they are C-Clip Eliminators,,umm I was just wondering what is the main purpose for these? and any pros or cons on them ,,,,, please excuse my lack of knowlage on this subject OK Thank You for replying though ...I really appreceiate it alot! Thanks again Loner

 

[Scooter]

The c-clip eliminators are used for high perf applications to eliminate the c-clip used to hold the axle in the housing. The c-clips are located on the end of the axle. The axles are machined smaller in this area and are prone to breaking under extreme conditions. When that happens, the wheel, drum, and axle will come out of the housing and leave you with just the backing plate to scrape on the ground (as you careen into a wall).

The c-clip eliminators prevent the axle from coming out of the housing in the event that an axle does break. They are excellent, and if you have them already, you have no worries.

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[This message has been edited by Scooter (edited 07-12-99).]