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  • Seeking opinions on any of these $100 drive shaft pullers

    Here's what I've found:

    The Specialty Products Company 499 Flange Type Axel Puller is a professional-grade tool meticulously engineered for the efficient and safe removal of flanged axles. This robust axel puller is an indispensable addition to any automotive workshop, designed to enhance productivity and safety for professional technicians and mechanics. Key FeaturesPrecision Flange Engagement: Engineered specifically for secure and effective engagement with flanged axles, ensuring a controlled and consistent pulling operation.Durable, Professional Construction: Built from high-strength materials to withstand the rigors of continuous use in demanding automotive and industrial environments.Prevents Component Damage: Designed to apply even and distributed pressure during the removal process, significantly reducing the risk of damage to axles, housings, and other critical drivetrain components.Optimized Technician Efficiency: Streamlines the otherwise challenging task of axle removal, allowing mechanics to complete repairs more quickly and effectively, saving valuable time.Enhanced Workshop Safety: Provides a secure and controlled method for axle extraction, minimizing the reliance on improvised or unsafe removal techniques.ApplicationsThis specialized axel puller is essential for a variety of automotive service and repair tasks, making it a cornerstone tool for maintaining vehicle integrity. It is commonly used for: Rear Axle Removal: Facilitates the safe and effective detachment of flanged rear axles from a broad range of vehicles, including passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs.Wheel Bearing Service: Provides critical access for the inspection, removal, and replacement of rear wheel bearings, a key component in vehicle suspension and handling.Drivetrain Maintenance and Repair: Ideal for tasks requiring the disassembly of drivetrain components where a flanged axle must be safely separated from its assembly.SpecificationsWeight: 10 lbs

    with this fork:
    The Specialty Products Company 38620 CV Joint Fork is a specialized tool engineered for the precise and non-damaging separation of constant velocity (CV) joints from axle shafts. This professional-grade tool streamlines drivetrain maintenance and repair tasks, offering a controlled and efficient method for dislodging CV joints without compromising component integrity. Key FeaturesNon-Damaging Separation: Precisely designed to separate CV joints from axle shafts without causing damage to the joint, shaft, or surrounding components, preserving expensive parts.Professional-Grade Durability: Constructed from high-strength materials, ensuring exceptional longevity and reliable performance under the rigorous demands of daily workshop use.Enhanced Efficiency: Greatly facilitates the efficient removal and installation of CV boots and joint components, reducing labor time and increasing overall shop productivity.Reduced Effort: Provides optimal leverage to effectively dislodge even the most stubborn CV joints, minimizing physical strain on the technician.Universal Compatibility: Adaptable for use across a broad spectrum of vehicle makes and models that employ various types of CV joint assemblies.ApplicationsThis specialized CV joint fork is an essential addition to any professional automotive toolkit, primarily used by technicians performing driveline service. It is ideally suited for safely detaching CV joints during axle shaft removal, replacement procedures, or when installing new CV boots. Its design ensures a secure and controlled separation, making it indispensable for accurate CV boot maintenance and complete axle servicing. SpecificationsModel Number: 38620Manufacturer: Specialty Products CompanyWeight: 1 lbs


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    (Puller on 1st line, ford on 2nd)

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    (comes with what appears to be suitable fork)


    I've got a '91 up on jacks and spent a whole day trying to get drive shafts out -- BOTH sides are stuck solid. Tried all tricks found on this forum. I have a '93 in line behind the '91.

    It's time to start throwing money (each product is only about $100) at the problem!
    Last edited by AlaskaFestivaGuy; 02-05-2014, 09:55 AM.
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  • #2
    The last problem removal was successfuly done with vice grips and a sledge hammer. Just remember not to remove both from the transmission without first sticking a dowel in to support the gear, so that it doesn't fall down when you remove the opposite side. You may now Paypal me the $200 consulting fee.
    Last edited by bravekozak; 02-05-2014, 11:04 AM.

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    • #3
      I used the slide hammer and puller piece. Problem with it is it pulled the threads out of the puller piece!

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      • #4
        As I indicated, I want to throw money at this. I've changed many a Festy driveshaft over the years, and had my share of nasty ones, but never two on the same vehicle. I want a solution with 98% or better success rate.

        Bravekozak ... I know about not removing both sides simultaneously, so will reduce your consultation fee down to $0.02. You could earn more if you'd point me to illustrated parts breakdowns so I can place a big order with Four Green in time for next summer's 100-day car repair season (when you can work outside) in Anchorage. English required -- I don't know any Russian!
        Last edited by AlaskaFestivaGuy; 02-05-2014, 01:33 PM.
        88L black, dailydriver
        88LX silver a/c, dailydriver
        4 88/89 disassembled
        91L green
        91GL aqua pwrsteer
        92GL red a/c reardmg
        3 93L blue, 2 dailydriver, 1 frontdmg
        1952 Cessna170B floatplane

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        • #5
          Google Chrome will translate the Russian on the fly, and there are pics for the parts anyway. It's more work to just go by the pics cause then you have to click through every one of them, but it does work.
          Any difference that makes no difference is no difference.

          Old Blue- New Tricks
          91 Festiva FSM PDF - Dropbox

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          • #6
            Here is the one from Grainger on Amazon, save ya $$
            Last edited by Charlie1717; 02-05-2014, 02:24 PM.
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