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Another stupid question

22 Nov 2014 16:47
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Is the snap ring a necessity for the wheel bearings. It seems as though the bearing would stay put without it. Reason I'm asking its a pain in the a$$
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Re: Another stupid question

22 Nov 2014 17:04
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Yes, put them in. They ensure the bearings are seated at the correct depth and that they stay there. Ed
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Re: Another stupid question

22 Nov 2014 17:59
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Yes to prevent undue stress on race or bearings.
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Re: Re:Another stupid question

23 Nov 2014 07:21
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I was afraid y'all were going to say that :P
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Re: Re:Another stupid question

23 Nov 2014 07:54
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Just curious. What's the difficulty? No the snap ring pliers?
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Re: Re:Another stupid question

23 Nov 2014 17:47
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No snap ring pliers, and 30 yr snap ring that hasn't been removed
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Re: Re:Another stupid question

23 Nov 2014 18:05
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Lazyman06 wrote: No snap ring pliers, and 30 yr snap ring that hasn't been removed

do you have a Harbor Freight near by?
starting under $5
www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=snap+ring+pliers
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Re: Re:Another stupid question

23 Nov 2014 19:34
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I got a cheep assortment at OR for $15. I once used a pair of sizzors and used small screw drivers, even ground needle nose pliers to work. Not worth it unless it's the only time. :whistle: I can't tell you how many tools I've lost to tool thieves over the years. I have a special place in my heart just for them. :angry: Steve
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Re: Re:Another stupid question

24 Nov 2014 11:04
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Bought some harbor freight snap ring pliers and the tit broke the first time i used them.
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Re: Re:Another stupid question

24 Nov 2014 16:53
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Like anything that's been in there for a long time. A few taps with a hammer and screw driver the get it loose or with Phillips screws a hand impact. Steel and aluminum don't like each other or maybe too much, that's why they seize.
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Re: Re:Re: Re:Another stupid question

24 Nov 2014 17:26
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Lazyman06 wrote: Bought some harbor freight snap ring pliers and the tit broke the first time i used them.
Sorry about that, I have been using the same pair I got there for 4 years with no issues.
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Re: Re:Another stupid question

25 Nov 2014 06:56
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Lazyman06 wrote: Bought some harbor freight snap ring pliers and the tit broke the first time i used them.
That's the risk of buying cheap tools. Sometimes they work fine, sometimes not.
Try an auto parts store. autozone's look the same as the HF pliers. I use a Lisle set from o-reilly.
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