Well, I had my 1st let down since I bought my 69 Z-28 Camaro. The previous owner drag raced it, so he installed C-clip eliminators, of which I can't install roller bearings. I can put in larger strange axles w/1/2" studs, that come with roller bearings, but I don't want to start reaming out my rally wheels, so they will fit the replacement axles. My only correct fix will be to replace my original 12bolt posi rearend housing. Can any one give me a list of Chevrolet automobiles, having 12 bolt posi-rear ends; that are a direct bolt in replacements? All help will be deeply appreciated.

John Lighthart
Charleston, SC
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Why do you want to return to original design? The C-clip eliminator IS better and stronger than OE design. Already has a roller bearing installed.

If you're looking to return to OE for originality sake, two options. 1. Replace housing as you stated; 2. Replace axle tube ends to return to OE design via the weld-on ends.

Personally, I'd stay with present design. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

another option, since you mentioned the possibility of getting new axles anyways- get the ford 9" ends welded on that have the chevy backing plate bolt pattern, and order the axles for that. you get the best of everything- the proven 9" bearing design with the ability to keep your stock brakes. it has to be cheaper than finding another 12 bolt, and you aren't really wrecking anything, cuz that was done by the previous owner. i personally would go that route, as i have read and heard that the c-clip eliminators don't like cornering loads that much, and like to leak more often than other designs.

Originally posted by Everett#2390:
Why do you want to return to original design? The C-clip eliminator IS better and stronger than OE design. Already has a roller bearing installed.

If you're looking to return to OE for originality sake, two options. 1. Replace housing as you stated; 2. Replace axle tube ends to return to OE design via the weld-on ends.

Personally, I'd stay with present design. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

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Everett; The existing Drag type ball bearing C-Clip eliminators installed on my car are not for street driving and are leaking. They can't handle side motion and also won't accept roller bearings, per the Strange Tech Rep.
Thanks for the reply!

QUOTE]Originally posted by Everett#2390:
Why do you want to return to original design? The C-clip eliminator IS better and stronger than OE design. Already has a roller bearing installed.

If you're looking to return to OE for originality sake, two options. 1. Replace housing as you stated; 2. Replace axle tube ends to return to OE design via the weld-on ends.

Personally, I'd stay with present design. graemlins/thumbsup.gif [/QUOTE]

I'd have the weld on outer housing ends put on. Half inch studs are safer than the std 7/16" studs that are stock.
The rally wheels will accept the half inch studs just fine if the stud length is not too long. I have a friend who uses them. Just get new lug nuts for half inch.
David