So, I got the axle off with the PVC pipe method without too much trouble. Upon inspecting the ring, it's really dug in. So much so that the two points of the C stick out pretty far past the splines. I was told by someone the other day who redid his knuckle that his mistake was not pushing this C ring further in as it's the C ring which creates the groove in the first place and felt like that was the reason he got some gear oil in his knuckle. I read a thread right now that discussed if the ring is too dug in, it's better to utilize a "tack"...but, I have no idea what that means. Am I okay if I put the C ring offset to the original groove? If so, which direction and how far from the original groove should I go? There's not too much room towards the outer part of the axle, maybe a half inch.
Or, is there another method I should go with entirely? Do I need a new axle?
Thanks! & Merry Xmas!
Or, is there another method I should go with entirely? Do I need a new axle?
Thanks! & Merry Xmas!