Nope, and if the C clip doesn't fit, sometimes they are a little too thick, go to Home Depot and there you will find a thinner one for less than $1.50.

Replacing the joints is a breeze.

Good luck, keep us posted on your progress.

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Javy

88 red Montero with the Dakar Special Edition decals, 438,000 miles (As of 7/23/2012) some occational blue puffing but still strong and counting!!! I am going ppsshhh (turbo), Stay tuned =) ...