Removing retaining clips

[Pitstop000]

Hey guys what’s the fastest/best way to remove these clips.
What tools are you using, post some pics of what you use If you can.
Is there anybody that makes a special tool for removing/ installing these in the hobby, if not someone should
Im just looking for a fast / consistent way to remove and install these.
This is the only thing I really don’t like about wrenching on our cars. Oh, and bearing pulling Lol.
let’s hear your methods guys!

 

[Rep732]

You would need a special set of very small lock ring pliers but I walk it off with a small flat head screw driver. Just watch your hands so you don't stab yourself, some mechanix gloves or light leather work gloves so you don't impale your hands.

 

[crucialRC]

I get the open end of the lock ring close to the pin opening 1st. Then I use an angled pick to pry it out of tge groove just enough to get the lock ring started over the groove, then use a small blade screwdriver to pry it almost all the way around but stop at the other end of the pin opening. Next press the pin out from that side and slide the coupler off with the clip still attached. That way when reversing procedure to reinstall, the clip is already started and only need to tap it down and back in place with a screwdriver.

 

[Clubin]

Small common screw driver.

 

[RcJunkie13]

some mechanix gloves or light leather work gloves so you don't impale your hands

just stab your hand like a real man

 

[Seandonato73]

I use the small flat head or a pick as well.... fingers beware.

 

[Pitstop000]

Lol, okay guys
thanks for all the tips!
Used and done just about everything you guys are talking about.
Have stab myself a few times already
Yeah, definitely use gloves for that slip that‘s bound to happen.
I just ordered a set of lock ring pliers, will see how they work out.