Tapered Axle hub drum puller ?

[rustytoolss]

I used to have access to a Tapered axle puller, but not anymore . I have removed both axles about 2yrs ago with the too (were not stuck to bad)..Lately been thinking I should invest in my own puller. Since it's a tool that I would use only very few times (if ever again). Have any of you guys bought the 3 legged pullers from EBAY ? did they work OK ? or did the just not get the job done ?? And No , I do not plan to covert to the 66 up flange axles.

 

[dadsbee]

I'd see if they just come off before buying the tool. I had one drum I simply slid off and the other came off so easy I doubt I needed the puller. I picked up this oldie for a 100 bucks CDN shipped, off of Facebook Marketplace..

 

[threewood]

I bought one years ago just like Dad. It wasn't off of ebay though.

 

[peabodyracin]

This is one of those tools you're tempted to say 'I'll just wait for now". Then you find yourself working on a rear end wishing you'd not waited. How do I know this?

I'd buy one, but get a heavy duty one and I'd recommend one with the T handle end that allows you to use a hammer. I bought one many years ago at a swap meet and more than once have thought of selling it, but then think better of it. The cost of owning one is quickly forgotten when you're dealing with a stuck drum. That said, I've always used some heat to help thing along.

 

[Darter6]

Mine is a old Snap-On. Had it for years. It was used by many other guys when they found out I had one.
AMC and Jeep uses the same tool. I believe the E Bay ones will do the job.

 

[khryslerkid]

They're on Amazon new. From $53 on up. Different brand names, just read the reviews. TruePower had some good reviews.

I believe I bought mine on ebay, new and I've found other uses for it, not just drum removal. Easy to adapt a clam shell bearing puller to get at those tight clearance carrier bearings.

 

[rustytoolss]

They're on Amazon new. From $53 on up. Different brand names, just read the reviews. TruePower had some good reviews.

I believe I bought mine on ebay, new and I've found other uses for it, not just drum removal. Easy to adapt a clam shell bearing puller to get at those tight clearance carrier bearings.
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Those are the ones I've been looking at ( ebay-Amazon). Just want to buy a tool that will do the job, and not spend bunch of money for a seldom used tool. I knew I'd hear from you khryslerkid

 

[rustytoolss]

This is one of those tools you're tempted to say 'I'll just wait for now". Then you find yourself working on a rear end wishing you'd not waited. How do I know this?

I'd buy one, but get a heavy duty one and I'd recommend one with the T handle end that allows you to use a hammer. I bought one many years ago at a swap meet and more than once have thought of selling it, but then think better of it. The cost of owning one is quickly forgotten when you're dealing with a stuck drum. That said, I've always used some heat to help thing along.

Yeh, I don't want to need the tool and not have it, them have to look for one.

 

[maxwedgechar]

I thought I had one and when I went looking for it, well....... I went to NAPA and got one. I think it was around $125. Of course the next time I was at Carlisle the tool guy had one! And I carry it in the trunk. I don't want to be caught on the road needing to be pulling a drum.

 

[446acuda]

I used to have access to a Tapered axle puller, but not anymore . I have removed both axles about 2yrs ago with the too (were not stuck to bad)..Lately been thinking I should invest in my own puller. Since it's a tool that I would use only very few times (if ever again). Have any of you guys bought the 3 legged pullers from EBAY ? did they work OK ? or did the just not get the job done ?? And No , I do not plan to covert to the 66 up flange axles.

I know this isn't what you are asking, but I would cut a hole in the drum to get access to remove the 5 bearing retainer nuts, pull the axle with the drum attached, do what you have to do to get the drum off, and change it to slide on drums. A lot of work initially, but easy to do brake work after that.