C-clip elimimnator install
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Here's a couple of excerpts from a post I made earlier this year about these:
From what I understand, most c-clip eliminaors come with thin paper gaskets - the MW ones have No gaskets at all. It's all machined seats with O ring seals in all the right places...very nice design. The Bearing housing seals directly to the axle tube (not the backing plate) All in all, they look like they shouldn't leak. I did use some of the magical "good stuff" as some additional insurance
Make sure you shape the top of the bearing housing to clear the backing plate. You'll understand when you dry fit it - there is a spot on the backing plate that won't let the bearing houseing lay completely flat. Most people beat the plate flat, I personally feel it's better to alter the bearing housing a little. It's nothing drastic and a grinder or file makes quick work of it.
"good stuff" is tha actual name of some sealer goop....you can get it at autozone and I'm sure some other chain stores.
From what I understand, most c-clip eliminaors come with thin paper gaskets - the MW ones have No gaskets at all. It's all machined seats with O ring seals in all the right places...very nice design. The Bearing housing seals directly to the axle tube (not the backing plate) All in all, they look like they shouldn't leak. I did use some of the magical "good stuff" as some additional insurance
Make sure you shape the top of the bearing housing to clear the backing plate. You'll understand when you dry fit it - there is a spot on the backing plate that won't let the bearing houseing lay completely flat. Most people beat the plate flat, I personally feel it's better to alter the bearing housing a little. It's nothing drastic and a grinder or file makes quick work of it.
"good stuff" is tha actual name of some sealer goop....you can get it at autozone and I'm sure some other chain stores.
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If you have not purchased your axles yet, do your self a favor and get the 9inch bearing ends!
Yes, you do (or what ever the bearing housing directions say).
After the backing plate flange, the axle tube extends out a little further (around 1"). This needs to be shortened a little so the new bearing can sit flush into the housing. It sounds initmidating but, it's really easy. It's also safe so take a little to much than not enough. Dry fit the bearing housing on to the axle and you'll see why/how much it needs to be cut down.
I just scribed mine and then used an airsaw to cut it off. You could easily use a hack saw or cutoff wheel as well. I stuffed the axle tube full of rags to keep a bunch of metal from going in the tube.
Use the "good stuff" at all of the sealing and mating areas and you should have no leaks.
After the backing plate flange, the axle tube extends out a little further (around 1"). This needs to be shortened a little so the new bearing can sit flush into the housing. It sounds initmidating but, it's really easy. It's also safe so take a little to much than not enough. Dry fit the bearing housing on to the axle and you'll see why/how much it needs to be cut down.
I just scribed mine and then used an airsaw to cut it off. You could easily use a hack saw or cutoff wheel as well. I stuffed the axle tube full of rags to keep a bunch of metal from going in the tube.
Use the "good stuff" at all of the sealing and mating areas and you should have no leaks.
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