CV axle won’t go in

[Jaino]

Had my truck regeared with an ARB locker and have been working on installing my CV’s literally all day. My problem is that they won’t go in regardless of what method I’ve tried. I’ve even taken off the C clip just to see if it was the C clip but nope even with the C clip out the axle still doesn’t want to slide in. Idk if this has to do with the regear and locker but I didn’t have this issue when I did my needle bearing delete a few years ago. I’ve looked inside the axle tube and there’s nothing in the way, I was wondering anyone’s had this issue or maybe I just need more patience? Idk I’m stuck at this point lol
Attached is a picture without the C clip. I coated the inner axle with grease and the part without grease is probably what’s catching and stopping it from going in?

 

[Biohazard]

Good luck man. That's a little beyond my mechanical expertise. Hope you can find the solution soon.

 

[Butch]

My first thought was the C-clip, but you said that you tried in without and it didn't work ether. I think the only other thing it could be is some sort of debris in the way. Have you fished around inside with a magnet to see you can remove some metal filings?