Show of hands- who runs without axle circlips?

[STOICH]

I have heard over the years that the IRS axle circlips can be removed for a number of reasons. In my case, I had to grind off the ends of my axles as they were mushroomed preventing CV removal, and in the process, I sanded off the circlip grooves so the clips will not go back on. Is there anybody here that has experience in ditching the clips?

[BajaBug222]

I run both ways. On the pre runner only have them on the trans side. On the 5 car I’m running both sides

[Ol'fogasaurus]

I run them. A good safety device for a just-in-case awkward loading.

Lee

[STOICH]

I run both ways. On the pre runner only have them on the trans side. On the 5 car I’m running both sides

This was exactly my plan. Supposing the limit straps are right, no issues then with this for you?

Lee- I would much rather have them for sure, I guess my question was is this axle junk, or is there some life left- I'll give it a whirl I suppose. Thanks for the help!

[Ol'fogasaurus]

I lost my contact lens so I am basically blind right now. From what little I can read my point would be that the axle can slide around with no C--clips and potential could slide out of one or both CV joints could slide out of jam on extreme suspension travel. I know guys who don't use them and have had no problems but then there is the opposite.

Contrary to thought, engineers don't add things unless they are proven to be good/useful.

Lee

[CentralWAbaja]

Then there is this option.

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Keep the clips shorten the axle a little so that it is not beating itself to death on the flanges in the mid stroke and still be able to droop just as far before binding.

[STOICH]

Then there is this option.

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Keep the clips shorten the axle a little so that it is not beating itself to death on the flanges in the mid stroke and still be able to droop just as far before binding.

Now that's pretty snappy!

[BajaBug222]

Not a bad idea. I’m running limiting straps. Next time I order axles I’ll go a different route. Not in a hurry to special order another set.

[CentralWAbaja]

You can order CV's from Kartek now with this counter bore already done in the star. They have about 4 options if I remember right as to depth.

[STOICH]

Then there is this option.

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Keep the clips shorten the axle a little so that it is not beating itself to death on the flanges in the mid stroke and still be able to droop just as far before binding.

Do they go down any further before binding if you don't shorten the axles?

[H2OSB]

I only run with scissors.

H2OSB

[CentralWAbaja]

Then there is this option.

stf 2050.jpg

Keep the clips shorten the axle a little so that it is not beating itself to death on the flanges in the mid stroke and still be able to droop just as far before binding.

Do they go down any further before binding if you don't shorten the axles?

If I understand your question? Yes this process will allow for extra droop. Which is why I did it. I was having to shorten the axles more then I originally thought to clear at the mid point so I opted to bore the stars to get that extra range back with the shorter axles.

[STOICH]

Then there is this option.

stf 2050.jpg

Keep the clips shorten the axle a little so that it is not beating itself to death on the flanges in the mid stroke and still be able to droop just as far before binding.

Any guess how deep that cut is?

[CentralWAbaja]

Then there is this option.

stf 2050.jpg

Keep the clips shorten the axle a little so that it is not beating itself to death on the flanges in the mid stroke and still be able to droop just as far before binding.

Any guess how deep that cut is?

I could guess....or I could tell you exactly

[CentralWAbaja]

Mine are done at .188 but you can go up to .25