I have everything brake related removed, including the backing plate, I have tried three sets of lock ring/snap ring pliers and they simply bend before the ring is compressed enough to come out......... the ones I have are from Orielly's and Advance auto parts and are cheap junk........ can someone tell me where to get a set that will work?????
Rear Axle removal
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Re: Rear Axle removal
where are you located?
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Re: Rear Axle removal
I feel his pain. Im in Lompoc, wanna come take mine off
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Re: Rear Axle removal
Hmm, I don't even own lock ring/snap ring pliers. I always get it done with small screw drivers and a hammer if it has to be
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Re: Rear Axle removal
I use 90 degree needlenose pliers and a long skinny screwdriver.
The snapring pliers most stores sell are absolute junk, to get a good one you have to get one off a tool truck (Mac, Matco, Snap-on, etc).
The snapring pliers most stores sell are absolute junk, to get a good one you have to get one off a tool truck (Mac, Matco, Snap-on, etc).
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'71 124 Spider, much modified
'17 124 Abarth, silver
http://italiancarclub.com/csaba/
Co-owner of the best dang Fiat parts place in town