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I picked up a rear end and front third member with 4.88's and a detroit locker in back for a great price but the third member is an earlier style without c-clips. Seems like it would work fine but wanted to make sure there weren't any issues using it. I needed to do the spring trick anyway. Oh, '85 Bronco
If it doesn't have the clip, you need to retain the pass side axle somehow. The ones without c-clip had a retainer plate on the passenger side housing with 3 or 4 bolts. Does yours have this and will it hold the axle from coming out?
No, it didn't come with the retainer. I've been having a hard time finding a picture of what it looks like so I can keep an eye out at the JY but I'll probably just run a spring in the slip yoke.
It uses a 9" style press on bearing and retainer. The bearing and seal are different than the c-clip axle, as well as the stub axle.
With the right parts no spring is required.
No, it didn't come with the retainer. I've been having a hard time finding a picture of what it looks like so I can keep an eye out at the JY but I'll probably just run a spring in the slip yoke.