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hub puller 59 cj

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mcclura, Dec 31, 2010.

  1. mcclura

    mcclura Member

    [​IMG] built a new hub puller today bolt didn't hold up , do u have to wack on the hub or do i need to use a bigger bolt if anybody has any idea's i would appriciate it
     
    mcclura, Dec 31, 2010
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  2. wingtime

    wingtime Member

    Use a grade 8 bolt and nut and that will hold up better than what you have. Tighten your puller bolt and then smack it... tighten then smack... BE SURE YOU LOOSEN THE AXLE NUT ON THE AXLE BUT LEAVE IT ON THE AXLE!!! if not the hub will come off with a boom and fly across the room and injure you or damage anything in it's path! Also I have heard of tightening your puller and just leaving it on there overnight....
     
    wingtime, Dec 31, 2010
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  3. mcclura

    mcclura Member

    thanks i will give it a wirl , i tried to find a grade 8 but that was all i had in my bolt box to lazy to drive to hardware store , thanks for letting me know about leaving the hub bolt on .
     
    mcclura, Dec 31, 2010
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  4. djbutler

    djbutler Sponsor

    I used a 1" grade 5 fine thread bolt on the puller I built. The fine thread pitch gives more pulling force with the equivalent torque because of the lower helix angle of the threads. There is a grade 8 nut welded on the inside of the puller for the bolt to thread into.
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    Don
     
    djbutler, Dec 31, 2010
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  5. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Use a fine threaded bolt and nut, more pulling power, and wack the end of the bolt as you are putting pressure on it. Makes a huge difference. Also lubricate the threads.
     
    nickmil, Dec 31, 2010
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  6. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Wow!!! These pullers pictured look a lot easier to use than the one I bought years ago. Mine's more universal and a bit of a PITA to assemble on the hub but, it came with a nice bar that fits over the bolt head which allows good striking area for the BFH. No pics, it's buried in the storage garage. I think it came from JCWhitney
     
    wheelie, Dec 31, 2010
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  7. vicrider2000

    vicrider2000 New Member

    Just pulled mine off today using 3 jaw gear puller,Just stand to the side when it came loose it flew about 3 feet
     
    vicrider2000, Dec 31, 2010
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  8. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Pay attent...I say pay attention when I'm talkin' to ya, son. my best Foghorn Leghorn voice.
     
    wheelie, Dec 31, 2010
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  9. vicrider2000

    vicrider2000 New Member

    i hadnt read your post before i did it
     
    vicrider2000, Dec 31, 2010
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  10. madgician

    madgician New Member

    why ? do you need to pull the hub. just asking .
     
    madgician, Dec 31, 2010
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  11. vicrider2000

    vicrider2000 New Member

    changed the brakes to 11 inchers, Also to change bearings ,seal etc
     
    vicrider2000, Jan 1, 2011
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  12. mcclura

    mcclura Member

    when you put the new 11" backing plates on do u weld the e brake holes up
     
    mcclura, Jan 1, 2011
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  13. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    If you're not using the e-brake holes just get some rubber plugs and plug 'em up. That way if you decide to add the e-brake later you can.
     
    nickmil, Jan 2, 2011
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  14. mcclura

    mcclura Member

    finally built a hub puller that works got them off tonite only took three different designs thanks for all the help
     
    mcclura, Jan 5, 2011
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