Sprocket hub snap ring

[PNWrider]

So I got my new durablue hub on but can't get the snap ring back in place. Is there an easier way than trying to use snap ring pliers that keep slipping?

[Langbolt]

Did you try a piece of pipe ? You are talking about the Sprocket Hub retaining ring ? Tap it on and into place with a piece of 1-1/2" SCH40 pipe....(1.610"ID)

I did this a few weeks ago....but couldn't find the piece of pipe I used.....it was a piece of cake to install with the pipe.....a real BITCH without!

[thesmith87250r]

tap it around with a flat piece of steel , or find a pipe with right diameter.

[broken1]

Did you try a piece of pipe ? You are talking about the Sprocket Hub retaining ring ? Tap it on and into place with a piece of 1-1/2" SCH40 pipe....(1.610"ID)

I did this a few weeks ago....but couldn't find the piece of pipe I used.....it was a piece of cake to install with the pipe.....a real BITCH without!

This is the best method imo. You can even take it a step farther & cut a thin piece of aluminum pipe to go between the steel pipe & hub to reduce the chance of marring the face of the hub.

[dem3500]

i always just push it on by hand or 2 flat head screw drivers. never had any sort of problem lol

[PNWrider]

Going to try the pipe trick, been using the screw drivers but no luck

[Skeans1]

Going to try the pipe trick, been using the screw drivers but no luck

Two hammer handles work great as well with a wider push area.

[PNWrider]

Thanks for the info guys! Just got home and got it on in one try with a 1 1/2" pipe!

[thesmith87250r]

Glad it worked.  My snap ring is not recessed like yours into the hub