Slide Hammer

[kampftrinker]

Hi,
Could anyone recommend me a half decent slide hammer for removing hubs etc.

I think a max spend of £100

Thanks
Mick

 

[gaz1]

use a hub remover they are far easier, that leaves a hammer to tap the hub free when needed

 

[kampftrinker]

use a hub remover they are far easier, that leaves a hammer to tap the hub free when needed

Do you mean something like a three legged puller?

Mick

 

[gaz1]

ive used the 4 and 3 and the 2 hub puller

ive used something like this at the garage prefer it as well

https://ige.ie/hydraulic-wheel-hub-puller-10-ton/

but sometimes you need to use a hammer still to free it but its much easier

 

[kampftrinker]

ive used the 4 and 3 and the 2 hub puller

ive used something like this at the garage prefer it as well

https://ige.ie/hydraulic-wheel-hub-puller-10-ton/

but sometimes you need to use a hammer still to free it but its much easier

What stops that type of tool just pressing the drive shaft out instead of removing the hub?

Mick

 

[gaz1]

it has a center bolt and then a further bolt to push against the drive shaft you fasten it on by using the hubs wheel nuts

the 3 legged ones are more handy if you have other stuff but the hub puller can be used on the front and rear hubs far easier and less faffing around

you get an odd one that wont come off and a slide hammer is just no good

 

[kampftrinker]

OK, I'll have a look at some of them online now. Thanks for the advise.

Mick

 

[waldershelf]

If you just want a hub puller one of this type works just fine, although you might want to aim for a known brand. I've got a two hole version that even worked on a Skoda Estelle and they were legendary back in the day for getting the brake hubs off. You need the extra holes for 5 stud hubs. No need for hydraulics or anything more complicated.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/FreeTec-Fr...=e&keywords=hub+puller&qid=1573659277&sr=8-15