i asked for advice on 11/11/9 on how to remove a stubborn spacer ring and got a few responses.. i had tried prying, pliers, and heat with no luck. ridgerunner had recommended grinding and splitting the spacer ring so i gave it a shot. i stuffed the cavity with rags, ground the spacer with a cone shaped diamond bit on a dremel tool, and was able to split it with a blunt punch. it then wiggled off with pliers. thanks. next job on the old wagon is going to be replacing the inner axle shaft boots with the stretchy style boots.