D35 C clip elminator question

Kyle M. · 07-11-2009, 07:10 PM

Alright, I just put new gears in my front end and eliminated the C clip by welding the cap on the stub shaft and putting a spring inside of the slip shaft. My problem now is I get a noise from where the axle is pushed out against the spindle housing. The spring pressure is causing it to wear/rub and make noise. Should I just make it so it doesn't have any pressure on it during normal driving by shortening up the spring or getting a lighter spring? I am worried if I remove the spring preload so it doesn't push on the spindle, I might cause harm. Is this normal for this mod, and if it is, what did you do to fix it?

**UrbanRedneckKid** · 07-11-2009, 07:26 PM

You should first start by taking that spring out, and making it an external spring.
As for the pressure issue, I never had an issue with mine. Mine had such pressure that there was quite of bit of resistance when putting the spindle on.

You haven't really run it off-road yet, have you...? If you did them welds would've busted, and your axle slipped out of the diff.

Just tellin from experience

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Hahnsb2 · 07-11-2009, 11:36 PM

Yeah, avoid the internal spring. I've also never had any issue with mine

Kyle M. · 07-12-2009, 02:02 PM

I don't get it...if the internal spring was such a bad idea, why is there a huge write up on it in the tech section. I guess I will look into the external spring, thanks

**mjonesjr** · 07-12-2009, 02:29 PM

Did you miss the huge link that was right under the link you clicked on that said "NEW" in big rotating letters and had "external" in parenthesis?

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech..._external.html

The external spring is the way to go. They are SUPER easy to install and are worth the $5 the spring cost.

Kyle M. · 07-12-2009, 02:32 PM

no,i saw it. Just didn't like the idea of welding on the shaft itself.

Anyway, if it is the better way, we should just remove the other option so there isn't any question.

**mjonesjr** · 07-12-2009, 02:36 PM

You don't have to weld on the shaft, that is just what I did.

**4x4junkie** · 07-14-2009, 10:11 PM

I have an external spring on mine. The boot clamps (hose clamps) will hold the spring in place fine.

07-11-2009, 07:10 PM	#1
Kyle M. GOING FOR BROKE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Howard City Michigan Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 5.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: driving over stuff Posts: 2,096 Rep Power: 16 iTrader: (3)	D35 C clip elminator question Alright, I just put new gears in my front end and eliminated the C clip by welding the cap on the stub shaft and putting a spring inside of the slip shaft. My problem now is I get a noise from where the axle is pushed out against the spindle housing. The spring pressure is causing it to wear/rub and make noise. Should I just make it so it doesn't have any pressure on it during normal driving by shortening up the spring or getting a lighter spring? I am worried if I remove the spring preload so it doesn't push on the spindle, I might cause harm. Is this normal for this mod, and if it is, what did you do to fix it? __________________ *93 RANGER/CLOSE TO STOCK/* www.CheapThrillsOffRoad.com
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UrbanRedneckKid Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cass Co, Missouri Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: Taking all my time and money Posts: 1,906 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (4)	You should first start by taking that spring out, and making it an external spring. As for the pressure issue, I never had an issue with mine. Mine had such pressure that there was quite of bit of resistance when putting the spindle on. You haven't really run it off-road yet, have you...? If you did them welds would've busted, and your axle slipped out of the diff. Just tellin from experience. __________________ 94 Ranger, 4.0, 5sp, 1354M, EB D44, 31spl 9", Deaver 6.5" springs, 64" GM leafs, 36" TSLs, Dana44 Pwr-lok , 5.13s, Warns, GM 1ton steering TOK, RaptorLiner 2-tone, '04 Grill, Black euro lights, HIDs, Mazdaspeed Seats, cowl hood My Build-http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=33396
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Hahnsb2 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Battle Ground WA Year: 88-95 Make: Ford-Dodge Model: BII-Dakota Engine: 4.0-5.2 Turbo Class: Real 4WD, 3WD. Used For: Going where I point it-Going fast Posts: 4,411 Rep Power: 24 iTrader: (1)	Yeah, avoid the internal spring. I've also never had any issue with mine __________________ 88 Bronco II, 4.0L, M5OD, 4.56s, Aussie Locked 8.8/D35, 1354M, 34" LTBs 95 Dakota CC, 5.2, 5 Spd, 2WD,Turbo, Megasquirt, 3.55s, Locked
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Kyle M. GOING FOR BROKE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Howard City Michigan Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 5.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: driving over stuff Posts: 2,096 Rep Power: 16 iTrader: (3)	I don't get it...if the internal spring was such a bad idea, why is there a huge write up on it in the tech section. I guess I will look into the external spring, thanks __________________ *93 RANGER/CLOSE TO STOCK/* www.CheapThrillsOffRoad.com
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Kyle M. GOING FOR BROKE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Howard City Michigan Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 5.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: driving over stuff Posts: 2,096 Rep Power: 16 iTrader: (3)	no,i saw it. Just didn't like the idea of welding on the shaft itself. Anyway, if it is the better way, we should just remove the other option so there isn't any question. __________________ *93 RANGER/CLOSE TO STOCK/* www.CheapThrillsOffRoad.com
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mjonesjr I dance with the Devil... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Salem, IN Posts: 4,994 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (6)	You don't have to weld on the shaft, that is just what I did. __________________ I shall not surrender... I shall not retreat... I will stand here and fight... Or I will stand here and die! All men are created equal, then a few become firemen. Support Our Troops! TRS Facebook Page
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4x4junkie Mall-Rated Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: So. Calif (SFV) Year: 1990,1994 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II, Ranger Engine: 2.9L, 4.0L Used For: Crawling over things Posts: 8,031 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	I have an external spring on mine. The boot clamps (hose clamps) will hold the spring in place fine. __________________ '90 Bronco II XLT 5" lift (Skyjacker Jeep coils), D35 & 8.8" w/5.13s (locked), 1354 dual T-case, 35x12.50s '94 Ranger XLT 6" Skyjacker, ARB D44 front, Detroit 8.8" rear, Atlas 4.3, 33s
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