Originally Posted by
predu
WARNING . If you get the clamping front axles check the inner bearing seats all the way on.Mine had a ridge and damaged the bearing and is now notchy,This happened during installation, car has not been driven. While at hobby shop exchanging it and buying new bearings another guy there overheard me and said his does the same thing. That is 2 sets that were bad and there is probably more.
The bearings are an issue, clamp or no clamp. I don't think it has anything to do with your install.