Cactus, when I first ran across your channel at first blush I though it would be “yet another random dude” channel, sharing a random diatribe about whatever. But having followed you for four or five months, I have come to see you are quite knowledgeable, casually methodical, and quite informative. You really put your shoulder to it, so to speak, and I appreciate what you’re doing. Thanks!
Not cringey at all. I'm glad you set this up in real time because the instructions that came with it were laughably useless. This tool took my rotors off when brute force failed. Seriously, I been banging on my Subaru's front rotors for 2 days with penetrating oil and everything. Guy at O'Reilly's only had a puller that went 7 inches across and costed more than this even more. This thing took care of it in 30 seconds. Sounded like a gunshot went off when the rotor finally broke free, lol
I just destroyed my front hubs on my 3000gt. Just found out you can't get these hubs anywhere at all. This would have been so helpful but im gonna get it because ill need it in the junkyard
Do these work in vertical and horizontal positions???? All I can find is videos of people using them in horizontal positions. Also some times the need could arise to need it upside down vertical. Would it work in upsidedown vertical?
I have this. when supposed to be tight and pull a part, the piston moves back and forth slightly like 2mm. why does it do that instead of holding and extending tighter?
Is there any reason to go for the 5ton hydraulic puller *over* this 12ton??? All being equal.. having more power on tap seems to be worth the extra $20 if they are both good for brake jobs.
Have used both. The 12 ton arms are much longer and you might not be able to mount it properly on some smaller jobs. I have a Dodge 2500 and this unit is too big to pull the front axles.
Yes this is just like a traditional old pullerjust with a hydraulic piston instead of a bolt and yes they are difficult to get set up sometimes you need a friend to help
Wrestled with the 12 Ton puller on my BMW today. No luck. Leaving it with tension and PB Blaster over night. Pressure is maxed out. When I try to expand the puller it is stopped dead in its tracks and is only out about 1-2 inches.