Universal Wheel and Hub Puller

[TommyS]

Dear Chrysler Readers,

I have a 1948 Royal that needs brake work, any ideas as to where I might find a "Drum Puller" seems like no one knows what they are anymore.

I removed the wheel, cotterpin, washer, and released the emergency brake, and even bumped it with a rubber mallet, no cigar.

I did a brake job on my other '48 Royal in '79 and I think

I just pulled the drum off by hand. Any ideas as to where

I might find a C-675 tool (Universal Wheel and Hub Puller)?

Tom Skinner

[Guest brian]

I don't know if Owatonna Tool co is still in business, but they made a really good hub puller. Tools are branded as "OTC"

[Rusty_OToole]

You should be able to rent a 3 jaw universal puller. Get the kind with bolt holes in the jaws.

Some auto parts stores rent them.

[TommyS]

Rusty,

I tried about 12 places this week, no pullers that would work for rent.

I even tried about 4 Pawn Shops, plenty of damn good cheap tools there for anyone looking, but no hub/wheel pullers.

Good news is that e-bay has a ton of them cheap (under a hundred, w S&H included).

So I guess its e-bay to the rescue.

Tom Skinner

mot

[Bhigdog]

I just bought an older drop forged made in USA puller on EBay for $75. They are out there........Bob

[Rusty_OToole]

The only reason I suggested renting or borrowing a puller is because you need one so seldom. It hardly seems worth buying one if you can find one to rent.

But if you can't, for $75 bucks I guess it's a good deal. After all you will save that much and more, on your first brake job.

[TommyS]

I got one yesterday on e-bay for $74 with S&H,

so i guess its brake work this weekend. I will clean up leaf springs, and lubricate while down in the area also.

Tom

(mot)