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Did you mean that you simply put a smaller snap ring where the old one would have gone?? Will the actual "ring" portion still extend out to a diameter greater than the splines and enough to prevent the withdrawal of the axle from the hub? If that is what you are saying, I might go that route!! Thanks.

JD


That's what I did. My splines were pretty well worn off on my one side. The spline side wouldn't hold the snap ring, so I got 1 a mm or 2 smaller and ground down the original groove. It was still large enough to provide its snap ring goodness. I was going to replace the axle, but it seemed like too much for a trail only rig (this is on my Trail Trooper) unless necessary. Like said it has held up well through the abuse handed it.

It should also be noted that I am extremely cheap. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Jay <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/mrt.gif" alt="" />

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