4x4 Hub Puller
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From: Stephensville WI
Here in the Boston area (points south) I've run into this more than once. Usually it takes some time and light persuasion with my favorite dead-blow hammer.
Just working it left > right > left > up > down > and so on.... Also might try a strap wrench for some leverage, but I like the Channel Lock idea better!
Then, once it's finally outta there... clean the surfaces and treat with your favorite lube/anti-seize. Remember, a little goes a long way.
Just working it left > right > left > up > down > and so on.... Also might try a strap wrench for some leverage, but I like the Channel Lock idea better!
Then, once it's finally outta there... clean the surfaces and treat with your favorite lube/anti-seize. Remember, a little goes a long way.
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From: Lyndonville, Vermont
I'm the one who had to destroy my stock hub on the drivers side to get it off..It was corroded so no way was it coming off. I had to crack it in half and use a slide hammer after i drilled holes in it...Like 3-4 hours later..
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Dick,
Sounds like your hub was as stuck as mine, so I am sure you know what I am up against.
I spent a half day trying to remove my other hub with no success. I managed to seriously scar it up with the pliers, but it wouldn't budge. This time I also tried rapping it with a hammer that has a solid, pure lead head. While I still didn't get the hub to break loose, at least I have not yet damaged it.
So, rather than give up and take the air hammer to it, I broke down and bought that special hub puller (QT1124). If it gets this hub out in reusable condition, it will have paid for itself in one usage. If not, I reckon I can survive the loss (education is never free).
If there is any interest, I can post my results in a week or two...
Sounds like your hub was as stuck as mine, so I am sure you know what I am up against.
I spent a half day trying to remove my other hub with no success. I managed to seriously scar it up with the pliers, but it wouldn't budge. This time I also tried rapping it with a hammer that has a solid, pure lead head. While I still didn't get the hub to break loose, at least I have not yet damaged it.
So, rather than give up and take the air hammer to it, I broke down and bought that special hub puller (QT1124). If it gets this hub out in reusable condition, it will have paid for itself in one usage. If not, I reckon I can survive the loss (education is never free).
If there is any interest, I can post my results in a week or two...
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