C-Clip? E-Clip?

[tj]

I've heard it called a few names, but whatever it is, I'm having trouble getting it installed on my X-Gaming joysticks.  With a little work, I can slide it on partially, but no matter how hard I push, I can't get it all the way around the rod.  Am I even supposed to be sliding it on?  I'd hope I don't have to hurt my fingers to get this on, but at the moment they hurt and the c-clips are still off.

[Witchboard]

You should be using some needle nose pliers.  At least, that's how I get mine off and on.

[TalkingOctopus]

They slide on.  Use a screwdriver or something to slide it on rather than your fingers.  The clips are very annoying though.  One time, when I took the e-clip off my P360 joystick, it flew across the room and I had to spend a half hour looking for it.  

[tj]

Thanks.  Once I get it on a little way, can I stop pushing down on the other piece (the little piece that flips for 4/8 way?)  Or do I have to keep putting pressure on that?

[spystyle]

You should be using some needle nose pliers.  At least, that's how I get mine off and on.

I also use needle nose pliers.

Dig it ?
Craig

[EndTwist]

I'm not calling you an idiot, but are you putting it on the rod or in the groove on the rod?

[tj]

Hehe, it's okay, I am an idiot.  I'm putting it in the groove though, so I guess I can't be that bad.  I finally got it on, after trying for a few minutes with a screw driver, then got it on the rest of the way with the pliers.  Thanks for the help.