Need recommendations for clamshell bearing puller

[i6pwr]

I'm fine with spending a couple hundred $$ on one, but if a Vevor is built just as well as the Rigid Axle then I don't mind saving $100...

I don't know what is good, but I also want the tool to work, not tear up bearings or be of low quality.

Will be used mainly for pinion and carrier bearings

All input appreciated.

 

[PontiacHO]

I’m looking for the same. There’s one one FB Marketplace in my area that supposedly is new. It doesn’t look new but this type won’t hurt the bearings like a traditional shell type bearing remover can.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

I've had the Vevor one in my cart on Amazon for a while now.
It seems that it's the same one as the more expensive yukon one.

 

[BigCahuna]

Unless your going to use it on a regular basis, could you rent one for the job your about to do?.,,

 

[i6pwr]

Unless your going to use it on a regular basis, could you rent one for the job your about to do?.,,

I wish I had it once before, and after not having one, I'm going to opt to purchase one. I hear what you are saying, but I do plan on using it a good handful of times.

 

[JimPghPA]

I did not know clamshells had bearings.

 

[Lenny5160]

I did not know clamshells had bearings.

No bushing could withstand that amount of opening/closing.

 

[i6pwr]

No bushing could withstand that amount of opening/closing.

 

[D60]

Vevor sketchy in general. I think it's Den of Tools? who has several vids about lawsuits against them.

That said I've got the DuraTough? which might be the same Chinese factory -- who knows. It's worked for a couple jobs (shrug)

 

[D60]

^correcting myself, it's a DuraSolid because that makes more sense....

 

[i6pwr]

I've had the Vevor one in my cart on Amazon for a while now.
It seems that it's the same one as the more expensive yukon one.

Or the twice as expensive Rigid Axle but maybe there's a difference in the metal...who knows.

 

[i6pwr]

I may have answered my own question. If you select the 1-star reviews on Amazon and look at the pics, it seems the consensus in the last year or so is the top of the tool breaking off where the main bolt threads into the top. Looking at the more expensive Rigid Axle version, there is clearly a difference in the top where the weld is.

With all the forces involved, and my return date will likely exceed 30 days, I think I am going to excercise caution not for the possible return, but for safety.

Rigid Axle version on left, Vevor on right, the Rigid looks like it was done right. Maybe the quality of where Vevor sources their products went down recently and there are too many knockoffs around, but I don't want one of these blowing apart in my face either.

 

[D60]

I can only tell you Vevor seems to be especially bad about looking at a product and creating a facsimile of the thing -- Potemkin Villages essentially.

That said, I have their case spreader, although I've yet to use it. I may be in for a surprise when I finally try.....

 

[i6pwr]

I ended up with the puller from Rigid Axle. The weld seems to be more uniform with other models I have seen....but not the Vevor. Will post pics once it arrives.

 

[i6pwr]

Puller arrived today, I was going back and forth over trying to save $100 on the Vevor. Maybe it's fine and the problems are isolated, but looking at some of the pics I had my doubts.

However once I opened this, all the thoughts on saving a few $$ went away. Definitely we'll built and the weld looks good, heavy chunk of steel and I have no regrets so far.

I will need either a 36MM or 1 7/16" socket, will test each for the best fit.