Rear Bearing Puller/Press Tool Loaner Program
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weekendclimber
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[MENTION=119310]ride4x4forlife[/MENTION] got the tool today from [MENTION=302380]rexassian[/MENTION]. Thank you both for keeping this rolling. I do have anyone else in line, so I'm going to have [MENTION=119310]ride4x4forlife[/MENTION] send it back to me once done. Got the rear disc brake conversion kit waiting for install :thumb:
FYI, spreadsheet updated.
FYI, spreadsheet updated.
weekendclimber
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Sadly, I'm going to have to close this program down. Not because anyone abused the program, but because I somehow hosed the tool yesterday.
I was filming at the time, and yes, I did remove the circlip before attempting to press the outer bearing retainer and bearing. I have video evidence :tongue:
There seems to be something hanging up the bearing as now it moves with noticeably less smoothness. Not sure what's going on so thinking I'll just cut the retainer off with a Dremel and see if the bearing moves at all :dammit:
I was filming at the time, and yes, I did remove the circlip before attempting to press the outer bearing retainer and bearing. I have video evidence :tongue:
There seems to be something hanging up the bearing as now it moves with noticeably less smoothness. Not sure what's going on so thinking I'll just cut the retainer off with a Dremel and see if the bearing moves at all :dammit:
weekendclimber
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I might try that. Thanks for the suggestion.
weekendclimber
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Again, thank you [MENTION=319302]Bad Luck[/MENTION] for the suggestion and I wanted to share the response to my message (and also note the expediency of the reply):
If you don't buy this tool from "donald-the-bonald" on Ebay, then you are doing yourself a great disservice in my opinion. The fakes out there are just that, FAKE! Spend then extra $50 or so and buy something from an American that stands next to their product with pride!!
If you don't buy this tool from "donald-the-bonald" on Ebay, then you are doing yourself a great disservice in my opinion. The fakes out there are just that, FAKE! Spend then extra $50 or so and buy something from an American that stands next to their product with pride!!
weekendclimber
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So fate has intervened and this program will actually continue. Mr. Donald-the-Bonald has sent a warranty replacement for the original tool, but in my haste I purchased another tool from Ebay (a non Donald-the-Bonald version because I'm cheap). So, in my attempt to return that tool, since Mr. Bonald was sending a replacement, they offered me a partial refund and allowed me to keep the tool. Essentially, this other axle tool cost me a total of $35, though I cannot guarantee the quality of it.
What does this mean? This other tool is now offered for permanent loan to the users of this forum, since I now have a second tool from Mr. Bonald's warranty replacement. If you need it, let me know, and I'll get it sent out to you and then you will be responsible for getting it sent to the next person. No more need to track where it is on my part, coordinate the next person in line, etc.
:rockon: :drum: :drummer: :guitar3: :guitar2:
What does this mean? This other tool is now offered for permanent loan to the users of this forum, since I now have a second tool from Mr. Bonald's warranty replacement. If you need it, let me know, and I'll get it sent out to you and then you will be responsible for getting it sent to the next person. No more need to track where it is on my part, coordinate the next person in line, etc.
:rockon: :drum: :drummer: :guitar3: :guitar2:
weekendclimber
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Shizzle, lost track of this thread. Yes, this is still available for the forum :thumb3:
Ah no sweat, I ended up just buying the tool on eBay. The job went great, the tool is amazing. I'm going to offer it into this thread soon just so we have more floating around.
weekendclimber
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Awesome man! Just to reiterate on this thread, the tool I have is offered permanently to the forum. I basically have 3, though one is bent up so bad it is basically useless, so the extra one is offered up to the forum gods!:hungry:
liljoedafishho
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bearing noise after replacement ???
I just spent over $700 having my rear bearings replaced-same noise as before. Shop said they broke the tool removing/replacing bearings. Can they ruin new bearings ? 213K miles ,2nd replacement...happened after tire replacement {michelen 265/16 ltx]
I just spent over $700 having my rear bearings replaced-same noise as before. Shop said they broke the tool removing/replacing bearings. Can they ruin new bearings ? 213K miles ,2nd replacement...happened after tire replacement {michelen 265/16 ltx]
Got the dreaded dif oil leak out of the rear brake....I'd like to replace the wheel bearings while I am in there replacing the seal.
What does the wait list look like for the loaner tool?
Can I please put my name in for next in line.
Cheers!
19963.4lsr5
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If they don’t press the bearings on correctly IMO....
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Yeah sure, DM me, and I'll get the loaner tool sent out
Pm sent...not sure it went through as it's not showing in my sent folder?
The PM's here are junk. By default you don't save copies of messages. You need to click on the "Go Advanced" button. Then a section of additional options will appear and you need to check the "Save a copy of this message in your Sent Items folder." box in order to save a copy. You need to do that every time you send a message because there isn't a way to make that the default behavior.
Ahhhh....welp fark! I may have spammed his inbox then not realizing it was actually going through.
weekendclimber
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Hell yeah man!! :guitar3::guitar3: Thanks for keeping this alive. Just to be clear, I still have a tool that I'll loan out in perpetuity. :cheers::cheers:
Well not sure if PMs are getting through. Sent him my email and phone and have not heard back. Would love to get in touch. Can either of you PM me with your contact details and I'll get in touch directly.
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