Hey guys, i was just starting my rear disc conversion when in the first step i ran into a problem. I don't know how to take my c clips off the axle for removal. I know how to do an open carrier, but not a arb locked one. Thanks.
rear disc with arb locker
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ARB says to push the axle shaft in a bit and then you should see the C-Clip
pretty much the same concepts. the idea is to get to the c-clips
unscew the cross shaft retaining pin
remove the cross shaft
remove the spider block and thrust block
then you should have access to the c-clips.
(sorry if i forgot some steps)
heres a breakdown assuming you are using rd124
http://www.arbusa.com/alac/alsp/2-RD124.pdf
unscew the cross shaft retaining pin
remove the cross shaft
remove the spider block and thrust block
then you should have access to the c-clips.
(sorry if i forgot some steps)
heres a breakdown assuming you are using rd124
http://www.arbusa.com/alac/alsp/2-RD124.pdf
hicruise55
IH8MUD VOYEUR
How old is the ARB carrier? I have a set of older ones and a set of newer ones and they vary... they both have a kinda hidden shaft/bolt that locks the cross shaft in place and it is inside/underneath one of the carrier housing bolts. Is this making any sense? On the newer it has its own bolt/hole. To get it (shaft/bolt) out you either need the ARB removal tool or a screw about 4" long and I think the thread is 11/32" now what you do in screw this screw into the carrier housing bolt hole in it will thread into the shaft/bolt, then spin the pinion shaft back and forth while you pull on the screw... should pull right out!
When I was doing mine I couldnt figure it out either, ARB's website wasnt very helpfull either? I searched and searched on here and finnally figured it out, kinda surprised there is nothing in FAQ
Anyway, hope this helps... I'll see if I got any pics
When I was doing mine I couldnt figure it out either, ARB's website wasnt very helpfull either? I searched and searched on here and finnally figured it out, kinda surprised there is nothing in FAQ
Anyway, hope this helps... I'll see if I got any pics
hicruise55
IH8MUD VOYEUR
Found some, this pics are of the newer style and has a designated bolt/hole for the shaft/bolt. IIRC the older style the shaft/bolt is just under one of the carrier/housing bolts.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
correct, and the "tool" is a metric Allen wrench for very early models; they don't have threads in the retaining pin
however, with newer models, ARB told me you should be able to see the C-Clip
hicruise55
IH8MUD VOYEUR
Is that a grinder I hear 
One of the teeth had to be ground in order for it to be installed and working currently...
I just sawzalled off the backing plates.......
Ed
Ed
i had to grind with my 488s
I just sawzalled off the backing plates.......
Ed
X2....this is what I did too ... is all that trouble worth the 5 bucks your going to sell them for on ebay for?
x3, when I did mine I cut them off and saved the hassle also. I did not think anyone would even want them.
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where did you purchase that screw removal from? Lowes didn't have anything larger than a 10/32? Do i just stick it in the hole and spin or is there a trick to it.
where did you purchase that screw removal from? Lowes didn't have anything larger than a 10/32? Do i just stick it in the hole and spin or is there a trick to it.
10/32 isn't a screw size. 10-32 is (I'm assuming that's what he meant when he wrote 11/32 ? ). 10-32 is a screw of #10 diameter (0.190"), with 32 threads per inch. #10 screws also come in a coarse-thread variety: 10-24.
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i called arb, and they helped me, very good customer service, he even offered to send the tool to me for free, but i told him i couldn't wait, so he told me to use a narrow picking tool, and it worked! Thanks for everyones help.
you still got them to send the tool right? for future uses.
but it is nice to hear about good custmer service.
but it is nice to hear about good custmer service.
