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low 84 · 02-16-2004, 11:33 PM

does anybody make a c-clip eliminator kit for 12 bolt truck rear ends?

*mike reeh* · 02-16-2004, 11:47 PM

i think so. check it out- http://usgear.com/us_strange.htm

low 84 · 02-17-2004, 12:06 AM

they sure don't provide very much product info

raceman6135 · 02-17-2004, 01:06 AM

Moser Engineering also makes them for Impala/truck 12-bolts. Here's a link:

http://www.moserengineering.com/mose...ts.asp?CatID=2

Although you may have read magazine articles about how easy they are to install, or you may have heard of guys using a Sawz-all and did it in their driveway in an hour, I'd caution against that.

The ends of your housing have to be cut off quite precisely, or you'll wear out the bearings very very quickly.

Also, C-clip eliminator kits are notorious for leaking.

DJS

**Captkaos** · 02-17-2004, 03:02 AM

Swapping to rear disc will also "retain" your axles.

low 84 · 02-17-2004, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captkaos
Swapping to rear disc will also "retain" your axles.

hmm thats a good point. even if i go with some aftermarket c-clip axles if i convert to rear disc and the axle brakes that capilper will keep if from going anywhere. i'll have to look at some rear disc kits! your a smart guy chris

**Captkaos** · 02-17-2004, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by low 84
i'll have to look at some rear disc kits! your a smart guy chris

I have my days.

bigblock73 · 02-17-2004, 02:35 PM

On the subject of rear disc brakes, is there a kit you can buy somewhere?...one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Or...are there any vehicles we can pull from that will bolt up with little to no modification?

kevhill85 · 02-17-2004, 03:23 PM

pst sell a kit for 73-87 trucks.that where i bought mine from

**Captkaos** · 02-17-2004, 05:23 PM

Cadillac Seville has the same bolt pattern and has a provision to an e-brake. Most all aftermarket kits use these. You will need to make/modify the mounting bracket.
What to look for is a 79-85 Cadillac El Dorado, Olds Toronado or Seville.

02-16-2004, 11:33 PM	#1
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	c-clip elims does anybody make a c-clip eliminator kit for 12 bolt truck rear ends? __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

02-17-2004, 12:06 AM	#3
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	they sure don't provide very much product info __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

02-17-2004, 03:02 AM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Swapping to rear disc will also "retain" your axles. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-17-2004, 02:35 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	On the subject of rear disc brakes, is there a kit you can buy somewhere?...one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Or...are there any vehicles we can pull from that will bolt up with little to no modification? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-17-2004, 03:23 PM	#9
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	pst sell a kit for 73-87 trucks.that where i bought mine from __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

02-16-2004, 11:47 PM	#2
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	i think so. check it out- http://usgear.com/us_strange.htm

02-17-2004, 01:06 AM	#4
raceman6135 Dino burner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 602	Moser Engineering also makes them for Impala/truck 12-bolts. Here's a link: http://www.moserengineering.com/mose...ts.asp?CatID=2 Although you may have read magazine articles about how easy they are to install, or you may have heard of guys using a Sawz-all and did it in their driveway in an hour, I'd caution against that. The ends of your housing have to be cut off quite precisely, or you'll wear out the bearings very very quickly. Also, C-clip eliminator kits are notorious for leaking. DJS

02-17-2004, 05:23 PM	#10
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Cadillac Seville has the same bolt pattern and has a provision to an e-brake. Most all aftermarket kits use these. You will need to make/modify the mounting bracket. What to look for is a 79-85 Cadillac El Dorado, Olds Toronado or Seville. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

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