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oj · 07-09-2013, 06:20 PM

I need a good hub puller and i do a lot of wide 5 stuff, i have heard the name winfield come up as being a good one.
What do you guys reccommend?

19Fordy · 07-09-2013, 06:32 PM

Winfield Tool Works is a winner. That's what I bought. Well worth the $$. Click on photo to enlarge.

oj · 07-09-2013, 07:05 PM

It looks to be well made, thanks for pic etc.

Talkwrench · 07-09-2013, 07:14 PM

This couldn't have come at a better time as I need one too..
this style any good??

flathead47 · 07-09-2013, 07:16 PM

19Fordy , what is the maximum torque you apply when using this puller as I am having trouble getting my drum off with this setup ?

jim1920 · 07-09-2013, 07:53 PM

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Talkwrench...I have one of those pullers and it works great for me, but I think the hubs had been taken off before. It was just too easy.

bobH · 07-09-2013, 08:09 PM

Take a look at this before making a decision...
vintageprecision.com/products/hub_pullers
JMO

jrhaelig · 07-09-2013, 08:36 PM

x2 on the Vintage Precision. I like mine & it has gotten rave reviews from other guys as well.

Karl Wolf · 07-09-2013, 08:50 PM

I bought the Winfield tool, but would go with the VP tool equally. I would recommend the high end pullers... The lesser priced tools will not pull a properly tightened hub from an axle, and axles are not cheap and were never easy to replace.
Karl

Talkwrench · 07-09-2013, 10:17 PM

Point taken.. Have contacted VP, see what happens..

Fibber Mcgee · 07-10-2013, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim1920

Talkwrench...I have one of those pullers and it works great for me, but I think the hubs had been taken off before. It was just too easy.

I've got that one too. No problems yet as long as you tighten both sides equally.

dwick01 · 07-10-2013, 08:12 AM

Fibber or Talkwrench, where do you get these pullers?

Kube · 07-10-2013, 08:18 AM

I'd go with the KRW tool hands down.
Even pull, stronger than any other...well worth the cost.
There's one on ebay right now at $86, new in the box.

Fibber Mcgee · 07-10-2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwick01

Fibber or Talkwrench, where do you get these pullers?

I got mine from Macs a while back.

done4 · 07-10-2013, 03:34 PM

This is so timely as I have had the same dilemma. Thanks for asking!

19Fordy · 07-10-2013, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flathead47

19Fordy , what is the maximum torque you apply when using this puller as I am having trouble getting my drum off with this setup ?

Not trying to be a "smarty pants" but it all depends on how much torqus was used to previously tighten the axle nut. Literature says it can be as much as 200 + pounds. With this type of puller you can apply as much torque as needed without damaging the axle, the nut, the studs or the puller.

Talkwrench · 07-10-2013, 07:28 PM

I will not be looking forward to the removale when the time comes.. and more-so doing up a hub nut that size to 200 lbs.. Im sure I read 220 somewhere ..Gueezzzuuss! My torque wrench only goes to 150..

Pete · 07-10-2013, 07:51 PM

If you put a big strain on the puller, say 75 to 100 ft lb and then apply heat to the hub area, it will almost always pop off with no further abuse to the parts.
I leave the nut screwed on flush when pulling so the whole assembly doesn't go flying across the shop. (saw that happen and can be dangerous)

If you lap the hub to the axle when assembling, you greatly lessen the chance of key way problems.

What does this have to do with the first question? Nothing.
Any of the above named "clamshell" type pullers will do a good job.

Rich Overton · 07-10-2013, 08:02 PM

Before buying one you could consider renting one from VanPelt Sales. I did and a good local garage did the job for me. I can no longer do these types of jobs due to wrist problems. The guys at the garage could not praise the tool enough.
Rich O.

ccnelson · 07-10-2013, 08:34 PM

I bought the Winfield tool and it work great for me.

07-09-2013, 06:20 PM	#1
oj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 293	Buying a hub puller I need a good hub puller and i do a lot of wide 5 stuff, i have heard the name winfield come up as being a good one. What do you guys reccommend?

07-09-2013, 07:05 PM	#3
oj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 293	Re: Buying a hub puller It looks to be well made, thanks for pic etc.

07-09-2013, 07:16 PM	#5
flathead47 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto , Ontario Posts: 86	Re: Buying a hub puller 19Fordy , what is the maximum torque you apply when using this puller as I am having trouble getting my drum off with this setup ?

07-09-2013, 07:53 PM	#6
jim1920 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 17	Re: Buying a hub puller Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Talkwrench...I have one of those pullers and it works great for me, but I think the hubs had been taken off before. It was just too easy.

07-09-2013, 08:09 PM	#7
bobH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: so cal, placerville, vegas Posts: 1,394	Re: Buying a hub puller Take a look at this before making a decision... vintageprecision.com/products/hub_pullers JMO

07-09-2013, 08:36 PM	#8
jrhaelig Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey Posts: 264	Re: Buying a hub puller x2 on the Vintage Precision. I like mine & it has gotten rave reviews from other guys as well. __________________ John Haelig Bridgewater, NJ 1939 Ford Pickup 1963 Lincoln Continental 1939 Buick

07-09-2013, 08:50 PM	#9
Karl Wolf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley,Ca. Posts: 1,509	Re: Buying a hub puller I bought the Winfield tool, but would go with the VP tool equally. I would recommend the high end pullers... The lesser priced tools will not pull a properly tightened hub from an axle, and axles are not cheap and were never easy to replace. Karl

07-09-2013, 10:17 PM	#10
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Buying a hub puller Point taken.. Have contacted VP, see what happens.. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

07-10-2013, 08:12 AM	#12
dwick01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wellington, Kansas Posts: 444	Re: Buying a hub puller Fibber or Talkwrench, where do you get these pullers?

07-10-2013, 08:18 AM	#13
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,006	Re: Buying a hub puller I'd go with the KRW tool hands down. Even pull, stronger than any other...well worth the cost. There's one on ebay right now at $86, new in the box. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

07-10-2013, 03:34 PM	#15
done4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Union Pier MI Posts: 392	Re: Buying a hub puller This is so timely as I have had the same dilemma. Thanks for asking! __________________ Still smokin tires and cigars

07-10-2013, 07:28 PM	#17
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Buying a hub puller I will not be looking forward to the removale when the time comes.. and more-so doing up a hub nut that size to 200 lbs.. Im sure I read 220 somewhere ..Gueezzzuuss! My torque wrench only goes to 150.. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

07-10-2013, 07:51 PM	#18
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,408	Re: Buying a hub puller If you put a big strain on the puller, say 75 to 100 ft lb and then apply heat to the hub area, it will almost always pop off with no further abuse to the parts. I leave the nut screwed on flush when pulling so the whole assembly doesn't go flying across the shop. (saw that happen and can be dangerous) If you lap the hub to the axle when assembling, you greatly lessen the chance of key way problems. What does this have to do with the first question? Nothing. Any of the above named "clamshell" type pullers will do a good job.

07-10-2013, 08:02 PM	#19
Rich Overton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 135	Re: Buying a hub puller Before buying one you could consider renting one from VanPelt Sales. I did and a good local garage did the job for me. I can no longer do these types of jobs due to wrist problems. The guys at the garage could not praise the tool enough. Rich O.

07-10-2013, 08:34 PM	#20
ccnelson Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 87	Re: Buying a hub puller I bought the Winfield tool and it work great for me.