[TahoeDawgZ71]

Thumb control. It's all about thumb control. If you're right handed, like I am, squeeze the pliers with your right hand and hold the snap ring steady with your left thumb while you squeeze it down. It makes a huge difference. Apply pressure to it as if you were holding it into place until the pliers are fully squeezed down, then try and work the clip out by rotating the pliers up and down while pulling outward slowly. It's an acquired task and that's the best way I know how to explain it.