Okay- I like the idea of the collar for added security, but if the boot is reaching the collar, is the spring even getting to the collar? It seems the spring would need to be on the taper, then the boot end on the initial flat spot, then the collar in the notch. If that's the case, it seems that the boot itself would be doing most of the spring retention and on that point, wouldn't the spring be able to rub through the boot?
By all means, I'm not attempting to disrespect the efforts put forth here- I'm in the process of rebuilding my D35 right now with 760s, full circle clips, and C-clip elimination... but this is my first time seeing the collar and I'm simply concerned that it's not going to do much, as it would seem the boot itself (once clamped) would be what keeps the spring in place.
Does that make sense to those of you who have done this? Does the spring sit fully inside the boot so when you clamp the boot on the outer end, the spring is NOT between the boot and the shaft?
I just want to make sure I'm following properly before I dive off buying more crap. Again.