View Full Version : Ford 8.8 c-clips?
jusbo
10-09-2007, 04:46 PM
I looked on the web and couldn't find a straight answer. Question. Do the Ford 8.8 rear ends use C-clips to hold the axles in or do they bolt up @ the ends like a 9?
gs97chevys10
10-09-2007, 04:50 PM
randys ring and pinion (http://www.ringpinion.com ) yes theydo but heres a great place to look up info..
jusbo
10-09-2007, 04:59 PM
so they do use c-clips. Then should I change my 3.42 LS to a Ford 8.8? (Street and test n tune use)
gs97chevys10
10-09-2007, 05:17 PM
I suggest you read knathrups page and youll find out more info from that as to if you should or shouldnt ..
Bakas
10-11-2007, 11:21 AM
yes they do have c-clips, looks just like a gm set-up inside there
miller355
11-10-2007, 06:08 PM
yes the 8.8 has c clips,i installed a 8.8 in my 1994 s10 a while back it works great.
Knanthrup
11-11-2007, 12:14 PM
Like everyone said, they do use them. So far I don't make enough power to worry about breaking an axle... but i have some dirty plans in the works right now so eventually i will be adding c-clip eliminators.
If you're really worried id suggest getting the c-clip eliminators. The 9in is great being designed around that, but there's also a tradeoff in drivetrain loss the 9er is a lot heavier inside and out.
cant you put 9" ends on the 8.8 housing??? That would be a better setup tan the c clip eliminators. Them things leak horribly.
Knanthrup
11-11-2007, 12:24 PM
Good point ray... im not sure if that's possible or not? never really looked at it
im 99.9% sure its possible and is being done.
Knanthrup
11-11-2007, 12:47 PM
On 2007-11-11 17:32, rayL wrote:
im 99.9% sure its possible and is being done.
Well in that case, there you have it! http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif
a quick search yielded some results.
housing (http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/ProductsRE.aspx?id=1750)
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