I started working on the ball joints last week and noticed that one of my U-joints, at the spindle joint, was a bit sticky. After closer inspection, I noticed that one cap was actually damaged and I could see the dried up needle bearings. Anyways, I had to wait until Monday for the shop in town, who carries Spicer, to be open. I finally got around to installing the new ones tonight when I ran into a little snag. I wasn't doing the 5lb sledge and socket routine; just a ball joint press and an impact. Now let me clarify on impact, we're talking barely pop'in it, none of this hammer'n action. I just couldn't get enough leverage with my 1/2" socket wrench; not to mention I'm only 155lbs. I had the entire thing together when I just couldn't quite get the last c-clip in. I pop'ed it one more time and "POP!" the end of the one already clipped in just popped off... Has anyone ever seen this before? :dunno: