Different way to skin the cat! I use our 8" shop vise. Same principle as the c-clamp, but man is it nice having a stationary "press" vs. wrestling it around trying to keep it straight! It allows smooth removal and installation of the cups, and generally gives me more control over the angle of...
341k miles on mine, original rears. Removed them to replace them but accidentally bought 2 front sets. (fronts were also fine, but replaced to try to eliminate vibration after OME lift...which didn't eliminate it). Needle bearings were still clean, so I just put them back in. Still going...