Exhaust Hanger Tool Recommendation?

[VolvoZ]

Does anyone have real world experience and recommendations for an exhaust hanger removal tool (like the CTA 8062 or Lisle 38350)? If you have one, which one do you own, and are they effective in your opinion (versus shoving small screwdrivers and picks into the rubber part and pulling them apart? Been doing a lot of exhaust work lately and i could see this tool as a nice addition to the tool chest. Have a great Father’s Day to all the Dads out there!

Example type tool in photo…thx.

For the following type of hanger

 

[AutoMechanic]

I have the Lisle 38350 and they are great. It makes pressing out the exhaust so much easier than trying with your hands or other tools like screwdrivers.

 

[VolvoZ]

Thanks for that reply and endorsement of the Lisle, AutoMechanic! It means much more coming from a “known” reviewer who probably uses it often, vs. Amazon reviews.

 

[Dr Oldz]

I have had the Lisle for years. It’s a great tool and beats other methods. Spray a little lube or soapy water and they pop right off most times.

 

[D60]

I also have the Lisle -- purchased in 2018 per my Amazon history. No complaints, it does what it's supposed to do.

Lube is key for sure. I just use whatever aerosol penetrant is on my cart. It'll burn off the exhaust in short order, but may smell a bit on the first drive. Actually lube is even more important for reinstalling the rubber.

If you've ever done Subaru hitch installs it looks like the hangers will never go back on, but with liberal lubrication it's actually easy.

 

[D60]

I kinda like the look of the shorter peg of the CTA 8062, assuming it's long enough to disengage most hangers. The Lisle tends to feed itself into the rubber and then it's a minor fight to pull it out. Granted, not usually a big deal.

 

[VolvoZ]

Great feedback, all. Thank you. This is the kind of feedback I was looking for and likely will be useful for others. I usually liberally spray those rubber hangers with WD-40 and throw in a few cuss words to release them. Sometimes, the hanger removal process is not that bad to do by hand, especially when the metal part is Stainless steel. I am not averse to making mods to the tool to improve it, if indeed shortening the Lisle peg makes sense. Thanks again.

 

[KevinMalone]

I have the CTA 8062 and it depends on the vehicle/exhaust from my experience. Some hangers can come off without much of a fight, while the tool is absolutely necessary for others.

 

[D60]

Great feedback, all. Thank you. This is the kind of feedback I was looking for and likely will be useful for others. I usually liberally spray those rubber hangers with WD-40 and throw in a few cuss words to release them. Sometimes, the hanger removal process is not that bad to do by hand, especially when the metal part is Stainless steel. I am not averse to making mods to the tool to improve it, if indeed shortening the Lisle peg makes sense. Thanks again.

I wouldn't shorten the peg but give it a stop like the CTA. If the hanger makes it to the bend it can kinda wedge on there.

Again, it's a small complaint and probably unavoidable with this job.

I think the obvious answer is just get both. Duh. I don't have the CTA but they tend to build decent stuff.

 

[wtd]

I've had the Lisle one for years and it has always worked very well.