The axles are held in like the 8 3/4 with flanges that bolt down with the backing plates. No C clips. Just unbolt the backing plate bolts and slide the axles out.
No, what we meant was: do I have to remove the ring gear to slip a lock-rite into an open Ford nine inch carrier. My buddy would surely have known......
If I have to pull it all apart for a lock-rite, I might as well pit a spool in it......
